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Fujifilm X-A7 vs Samsung NX500

Portability
86
Imaging
70
Features
84
Overall
75
Fujifilm X-A7 front
 
Samsung NX500 front
Portability
87
Imaging
68
Features
80
Overall
72

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Samsung NX500 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A7
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.5" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 320g - 119 x 68 x 41mm
  • Announced September 2019
  • Replaced the Fujifilm X-A5
Samsung NX500
(Full Review)
  • 28MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 287g - 120 x 64 x 43mm
  • Revealed February 2015
  • Old Model is Samsung NX300
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Fujifilm X-A7 vs Samsung NX500 Overview

Below, we will be looking at the Fujifilm X-A7 versus Samsung NX500, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X-A7 (24MP) and the NX500 (28MP) is pretty close and they feature the exact same sensor size (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-A7 was revealed 4 years after the NX500 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the Fujifilm X-A7 matches up against the NX500 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A7 over the Samsung NX500

 Fujifilm X-A7 NX500 
RevealedSeptember 2019February 2015More modern by 56 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen dimension3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution2760k1036kCrisper screen (+1724k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung NX500 over the Fujifilm X-A7

 NX500 Fujifilm X-A7 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A7 and Samsung NX500

 Fujifilm X-A7 NX500 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Samsung NX500 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-A7 provides exterior dimensions of 119mm x 68mm x 41mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.6") with a weight of 320 grams (0.71 lbs) and the Samsung NX500 has sizing of 120mm x 64mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7") with a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm X-A7 versus Samsung NX500 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm X-A7 versus the NX500.

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Samsung NX500 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-A7 and NX500 is 86 and 87 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Samsung NX500 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Samsung NX500 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes only by viewing technical specs. The image below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-A7 and NX500.

As you can tell, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Samsung NX500 to result in more detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X-A7 provides an edge in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Samsung NX500 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Samsung NX500 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Samsung NX500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-A7
Portrait photography with Samsung NX500
82
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
80
manual focus
amazing MP (28MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 Street photography features
Samsung NX500 Street photography features
80
fully articulated screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
boasts focus via touch
no image stabilization
81
screen tilts up and down
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
includes touch to focus
very good high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 Sports photography advice
Samsung NX500 Sports photography advice
72
silent shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
better than average battery (440 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
75
high shutter speed (1/6,000s)
amazing MP (28 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
has phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung NX500 as a Travel photography camera
88
better than average battery (440 per charge)
has bluetooth
boasts focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
78
has bluetooth
includes touch to focus
amazing MP (28MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung NX500 as a Landscape photography camera
80
you can focus manually
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
lovely big screen (3.5 inches)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
better than average battery (440 CIPA)
no image stabilization
80
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen is a good size (3")
amazing MP (28 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
does not have anti aliasing filter
very good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 Vlogging information
Samsung NX500 Vlogging information
81
selfie friendly display
built-in touchscreen
supports face detection autofocus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes external mic support
no image stabilization
34
touchscreen enabled
supports face detection focus
video res high (4096 x 2160 pxls)
does not feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
no external microphone port
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Fujifilm X-A7 vs Samsung NX500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A7 and Samsung NX500
 Fujifilm X-A7Samsung NX500
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Samsung
Model type Fujifilm X-A7 Samsung NX500
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2019-09-11 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 measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 28 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 6480 x 4320
Highest native ISO 12800 25600
Highest enhanced ISO 25600 51200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 425 209
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Samsung NX
Number of lenses 54 32
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Tilting
Display size 3.5" 3"
Display resolution 2,760k dot 1,036k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/6000s
Max quiet shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shutter speed 6.0fps 9.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, forced, slow synchro, 2nd curtain, commander, suppressed) Smart flash, auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill flash, fill w/redeye reduction, 1st-curtain, 2nd-curtain, off
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 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 3840x2160 4096x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.265
Microphone 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 320 grams (0.71 lb) 287 grams (0.63 lb)
Dimensions 119 x 68 x 41mm (4.7" x 2.7" 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 440 photographs 370 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126S BP1130
Self timer Yes Yes (2 - 30 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $700 $800