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Fujifilm X-A10 vs Samsung NX500

Portability
86
Imaging
60
Features
70
Overall
64
Fujifilm X-A10 front
 
Samsung NX500 front
Portability
87
Imaging
68
Features
80
Overall
72

Fujifilm X-A10 vs Samsung NX500 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Boost to 25600)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 331g - 117 x 67 x 40mm
  • Launched December 2016
Samsung NX500
(Full Review)
  • 28MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Increase to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 287g - 120 x 64 x 43mm
  • Released February 2015
  • Replaced the Samsung NX300
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Fujifilm X-A10 vs Samsung NX500 Overview

Below, we are contrasting the Fujifilm X-A10 and Samsung NX500, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Samsung. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-A10 (16MP) and NX500 (28MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-A10 was announced 23 months later than the NX500 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-A10 grades vs the NX500 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A10 over the Samsung NX500

 Fujifilm X-A10 NX500 
ReleasedDecember 2016February 2015More recent by 23 months
Display resolution1040k1036kCrisper display (+4k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung NX500 over the Fujifilm X-A10

 NX500 Fujifilm X-A10 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A10 and Samsung NX500

 Fujifilm X-A10 NX500 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing

Fujifilm X-A10 vs Samsung NX500 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-A10 has got outer measurements of 117mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") and a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs) and the Samsung NX500 has specifications of 120mm x 64mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm X-A10 and Samsung NX500 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm X-A10 vs the NX500.

Fujifilm X-A10 vs Samsung NX500 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-A10 and NX500 is 86 and 87 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A10 vs Samsung NX500 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A10 vs Samsung NX500 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its tough to visualise the gap in sensor measurements purely by going through specs. The photograph here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-A10 and NX500.

All in all, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Samsung NX500 to show greater detail with its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm X-A10 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-A10 vs Samsung NX500 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A10 vs Samsung NX500 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A10 vs Samsung NX500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-A10 Portrait photography advice
Samsung NX500 Portrait photography advice
69
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
no external flash support
80
you can focus manually
resolution is great (28 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-A10 Street photography advice
Samsung NX500 Street photography advice
76
tilting screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lack of image stabilization
81
tilting screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
offers focus by touch
above average high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-A10
Sports photography with Samsung NX500
61
silent shooting (1/32,000s)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
good battery life (410 per charge)
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
no phase detect autofocus
75
high shutter speed (1/6,000s)
resolution is great (28MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-A10 Travel photography advice
Samsung NX500 Travel photography advice
86
good battery life (410 shots)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
78
connects via bluetooth
offers focus by touch
resolution is great (28MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-A10 Landscape photography details
Samsung NX500 Landscape photography details
77
focusing manually
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
no low pass filter
delivers RAW files
good battery life (410 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
80
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
good sized screen (3")
resolution is great (28MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
does not have low pass filter
above average high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-A10 Vlogging features
Samsung NX500 Vlogging features
70
screen is selfie friendly
offers face detect autofocus
good video quality (None1920 x 1080 pxls)
lack of image stabilization
missing microphone jack
34
touchscreen
offers face detection autofocus
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 pixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Fujifilm X-A10 vs Samsung NX500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A10 and Samsung NX500
 Fujifilm X-A10Samsung NX500
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Samsung
Model type Fujifilm X-A10 Samsung NX500
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2016-12-01 2015-02-06
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - DRIMe 5
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 368.2mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 28MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4896 x 3264 6480 x 4320
Max native ISO 6400 25600
Max boosted ISO 25600 51200
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW data
Minimum boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 49 209
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Samsung NX
Amount of lenses 54 32
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of display Tilting Tilting
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 1,040k dots 1,036k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/6000s
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shooting rate 6.0fps 9.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro, rear-curtain synchro, commander Smart flash, auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill flash, fill w/redeye reduction, 1st-curtain, 2nd-curtain, off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p. 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p,24p) 3840 x 2160 (30p), 4096 x 2160 (24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480
Max video resolution None1920x1080 4096x2160
Video format H.264 H.265
Microphone 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 331 grams (0.73 lb) 287 grams (0.63 lb)
Dimensions 117 x 67 x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") 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 410 photos 370 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126S BP1130
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, smile, buddy, group) Yes (2 - 30 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $499 $800