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Fujifilm X-A1 vs Samsung NX500

Portability
87
Imaging
58
Features
61
Overall
59
Fujifilm X-A1 front
 
Samsung NX500 front
Portability
87
Imaging
68
Features
80
Overall
72

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Samsung NX500 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 330g - 117 x 67 x 39mm
  • Introduced November 2013
  • Replacement is Fujifilm X-A2
Samsung NX500
(Full Review)
  • 28MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 287g - 120 x 64 x 43mm
  • Announced February 2015
  • Replaced the Samsung NX300
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Samsung NX500 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Fujifilm X-A1 versus Samsung NX500, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Samsung. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-A1 (16MP) and NX500 (28MP) but they use the exact same sensor size (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-A1 was revealed 14 months earlier than the NX500 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the Fujifilm X-A1 scores vs the NX500 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A1 over the Samsung NX500

 Fujifilm X-A1 NX500 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX500 over the Fujifilm X-A1

 NX500 Fujifilm X-A1 
AnnouncedFebruary 2015November 2013Newer by 14 months
Display resolution1036k920kSharper display (+116k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A1 and Samsung NX500

 Fujifilm X-A1 NX500 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Samsung NX500 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-A1 features external measurements of 117mm x 67mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX500 has specifications of 120mm x 64mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7") and a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm X-A1 versus Samsung NX500 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm X-A1 compared to the NX500.

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Samsung NX500 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-A1 and NX500 is 87 and 87 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Samsung NX500 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Samsung NX500 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing technical specs. The pic here will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-A1 and NX500.

As you have seen, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can expect to see the Samsung NX500 to offer extra detail because of its extra 12MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm X-A1 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Samsung NX500 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Samsung NX500 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Samsung NX500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 Portrait photography info
Samsung NX500 Portrait photography info
74
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
80
focusing manually
megapixel count excellent (28MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 Street photography details
Samsung NX500 Street photography details
76
screen tilts up and down
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
81
screen tilts
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
comes with focus via touch
above average ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 Sports photography highlights
Samsung NX500 Sports photography highlights
54
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
has no phase detect autofocus
75
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000s)
megapixel count excellent (28MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-A1
Travel photography with Samsung NX500
66
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
78
connects via bluetooth
comes with focus via touch
megapixel count excellent (28 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-A1
Landscape photography with Samsung NX500
69
you can focus manually
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse recording
80
focusing manually
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
megapixel count excellent (28MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have low pass filter
above average ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 Vlogging details
Samsung NX500 Vlogging details
31
comes with face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
does not have mic support
34
touchscreen enabled
provides face detection autofocus
high quality video (4096 x 2160 pxls)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
does not have external mic socket
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Fujifilm X-A1 vs Samsung NX500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A1 and Samsung NX500
 Fujifilm X-A1Samsung NX500
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Samsung
Model type Fujifilm X-A1 Samsung NX500
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2013-11-30 2015-02-06
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR Processor II DRIMe 5
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 368.2mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 28 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4896 x 3264 6480 x 4320
Highest native ISO 6400 25600
Highest boosted ISO - 51200
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 49 209
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Samsung NX
Number of lenses 54 32
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 920 thousand dots 1,036 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/6000s
Continuous shooting rate 6.0fps 9.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (ISO200m) no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto / Forced Flash / Suppressed Flash / Slow Synchro / Rear-curtain Synchro / Commander Smart flash, auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill flash, fill w/redeye reduction, 1st-curtain, 2nd-curtain, off
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 30p, Continuous recording: up to approx. 14 min./1280 x 720 30p, Continuous recording: up to approx. 27 min. 3840 x 2160 (30p), 4096 x 2160 (24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 4096x2160
Video data format H.264 H.265
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 330 gr (0.73 pounds) 287 gr (0.63 pounds)
Dimensions 117 x 67 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") 120 x 64 x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 87
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 24.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.9
DXO Low light rating not tested 1379
Other
Battery life 350 photographs 370 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126 BP1130
Self timer Yes (10 sec. / 2 sec.) Yes (2 - 30 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD memory card / SDHC memory card / SDXC (UHS-I) memory card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $329 $800