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Fujifilm X-A5 vs Samsung NX500

Portability
86
Imaging
69
Features
84
Overall
75
Fujifilm X-A5 front
 
Samsung NX500 front
Portability
87
Imaging
68
Features
80
Overall
72

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Samsung NX500 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A5
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Increase to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 361g - 117 x 68 x 40mm
  • Released January 2018
  • Older Model is Fujifilm X-A3
  • Replacement is Fujifilm X-A7
Samsung NX500
(Full Review)
  • 28MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Expand to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 287g - 120 x 64 x 43mm
  • Introduced February 2015
  • Older Model is Samsung NX300
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Fujifilm X-A5 vs Samsung NX500 Overview

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Fujifilm X-A5 and Samsung NX500, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by companies FujiFilm and Samsung. The resolution of the Fujifilm X-A5 (24MP) and the NX500 (28MP) is relatively comparable and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-A5 was revealed 3 years later than the NX500 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the Fujifilm X-A5 grades vs the NX500 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A5 over the Samsung NX500

 Fujifilm X-A5 NX500 
IntroducedJanuary 2018February 2015Fresher by 37 months
Screen resolution1040k1036kClearer screen (+4k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung NX500 over the Fujifilm X-A5

 NX500 Fujifilm X-A5 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A5 and Samsung NX500

 Fujifilm X-A5 NX500 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Samsung NX500 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-A5 has outside dimensions of 117mm x 68mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.6") and a weight of 361 grams (0.80 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX500 has measurements of 120mm x 64mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7") along with a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm X-A5 and Samsung NX500 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm X-A5 versus the NX500.

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Samsung NX500 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-A5 and NX500 is 86 and 87 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Samsung NX500 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Samsung NX500 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizing just by going through technical specs. The visual underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-A5 and NX500.

As you have seen, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Samsung NX500 to show extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm X-A5 will have an advantage in sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Samsung NX500 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Samsung NX500 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Samsung NX500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-A5
Portrait photography with Samsung NX500
81
you can focus manually
good resolution (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
80
you can focus manually
megapixel count high (28 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 as a Street photography camera
Samsung NX500 as a Street photography camera
80
tilting screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
comes with focus by touch
no image stabilization
81
tilting screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
provides focus by touch
very good high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 Sports photography features
Samsung NX500 Sports photography features
72
quiet shooting (1/32,000s)
good resolution (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (450 CIPA)
comes with phase detect autofocus
low fps (6.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
75
great max shutter speed (1/6,000s)
megapixel count high (28 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 Travel photography advice
Samsung NX500 Travel photography advice
88
better than average battery pack (450 per charge)
connects via bluetooth
comes with focus by touch
good resolution (24MP)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
78
supports bluetooth
provides focus by touch
megapixel count high (28MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 Landscape photography details
Samsung NX500 Landscape photography details
79
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
nice screen size (3")
good resolution (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
better than average battery pack (450 shots)
no image stabilization
80
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
megapixel count high (28MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
very good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 Vlogging advice
Samsung NX500 Vlogging advice
81
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen
features face detection autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have external mic support
no image stabilization
34
touchscreen
includes face detection focus
high quality video (4096 x 2160 pxls)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have external mic port
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Fujifilm X-A5 vs Samsung NX500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A5 and Samsung NX500
 Fujifilm X-A5Samsung NX500
General Information
Company FujiFilm Samsung
Model type Fujifilm X-A5 Samsung NX500
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2018-01-31 2015-02-06
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - DRIMe 5
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 28 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 6000 x 4000 6480 x 4320
Max native ISO 12800 25600
Max boosted ISO 51200 51200
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW files
Min boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 91 209
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Samsung NX
Number of lenses 54 32
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of display Tilting Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dot 1,036 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/6000 secs
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 6.0 frames/s 9.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.70 m (at ISO 200) 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
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (15p), 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 24, 23.98p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 24p, 23.98p) 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 3840x2160 4096x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.265
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 361 gr (0.80 pounds) 287 gr (0.63 pounds)
Dimensions 117 x 68 x 40mm (4.6" x 2.7" 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 450 images 370 images
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126S BP1130
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 - 30 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $500 $800