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Fujifilm X-A3 vs Samsung NX500

Portability
86
Imaging
67
Features
75
Overall
70
Fujifilm X-A3 front
 
Samsung NX500 front
Portability
87
Imaging
68
Features
80
Overall
72

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Samsung NX500 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A3
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Increase to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 339g - 117 x 67 x 40mm
  • Introduced August 2016
  • Older Model is Fujifilm X-A2
  • Replacement is Fujifilm X-A5
Samsung NX500
(Full Review)
  • 28MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 287g - 120 x 64 x 43mm
  • Launched February 2015
  • Replaced the Samsung NX300
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Fujifilm X-A3 vs Samsung NX500 Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Fujifilm X-A3 versus Samsung NX500, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Samsung. The resolution of the Fujifilm X-A3 (24MP) and the NX500 (28MP) is fairly well matched and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-A3 was revealed 19 months later than the NX500 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going in to a full comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the Fujifilm X-A3 matches up vs the NX500 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A3 over the Samsung NX500

 Fujifilm X-A3 NX500 
LaunchedAugust 2016February 2015More recent by 19 months
Display resolution1040k1036kSharper display (+4k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung NX500 over the Fujifilm X-A3

 NX500 Fujifilm X-A3 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A3 and Samsung NX500

 Fujifilm X-A3 NX500 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Touch display Easily navigate

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Samsung NX500 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera often, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-A3 has got physical measurements of 117mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") along with a weight of 339 grams (0.75 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX500 has sizing of 120mm x 64mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7") along with a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm X-A3 versus Samsung NX500 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm X-A3 and the NX500.

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Samsung NX500 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-A3 and NX500 is 86 and 87 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Samsung NX500 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Samsung NX500 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to visualise the difference between sensor measurements just by checking technical specs. The visual underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-A3 and NX500.

As you can tell, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Samsung NX500 to give you extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X-A3 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Samsung NX500 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Samsung NX500 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Samsung NX500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung NX500 as a Portrait photography camera
80
you can focus manually
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
80
has manual focus
fantastic megapixels (28 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 Street photography advice
Samsung NX500 Street photography advice
79
has a tilting screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
includes touch focus
does not have image stabilization
81
has a tilting screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
has touch focus
above average ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 Sports photography info
Samsung NX500 Sports photography info
64
quiet mode (1/32,000s)
good megapixels (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
better than average battery life (410 CIPA)
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
lack of phase detect AF
75
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000s)
fantastic megapixels (28MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
has phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 Travel photography details
Samsung NX500 Travel photography details
87
better than average battery life (410 shots)
includes touch focus
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
78
has bluetooth
has touch focus
fantastic megapixels (28 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung NX500 as a Landscape photography camera
79
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
good megapixels (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
better than average battery life (410 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization
80
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
fantastic megapixels (28 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
above average ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 Vlogging advice
Samsung NX500 Vlogging advice
74
screen is selfie friendly
touch screen
supports face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not have image stabilization
lack of mic support
34
touchscreen
offers face detection autofocus
high res video (4096 x 2160 resolution)
does not have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
does not have external microphone socket
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Fujifilm X-A3 vs Samsung NX500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A3 and Samsung NX500
 Fujifilm X-A3Samsung NX500
General Information
Make FujiFilm Samsung
Model type Fujifilm X-A3 Samsung NX500
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2016-08-25 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 measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 28MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 6480 x 4320
Maximum native ISO 6400 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO 25600 51200
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW files
Min enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 77 209
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Samsung NX
Number of lenses 54 32
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of display Tilting Tilting
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,040k dots 1,036k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/6000 secs
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 6.0 frames per second 9.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (at ISO 200) no built-in flash
Flash modes 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
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 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
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 4096x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.265
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB NP-W126S lithium-ion battery & USB charger USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 339 grams (0.75 pounds) 287 grams (0.63 pounds)
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 Overall 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 pictures 370 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126 BP1130
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 - 30 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $480 $800