Fujifilm X-E1 vs Samsung NX500

Below is a in depth comparison of the Fujifilm X-E1 and Samsung NX500, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Samsung. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-E1 (16MP) and NX500 (28MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-E1 was manufactured 23 months prior to the NX500 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the Fujifilm X-E1 scores against the NX500 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm X-E1 & Samsung NX500. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm X-E1 Gallery & Samsung NX500 Gallery.

For those who are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-E1 features physical dimensions of 129mm x 75mm x 38mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) and the Samsung NX500 has specifications of 120mm x 64mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7") with a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs).

See the Fujifilm X-E1 and Samsung NX500 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at the time. Here is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm X-E1 vs the NX500.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-E1 and NX500 is 85 and 87 respectively.

Generally, it can be tough to see the gap between sensor measurements just by going over technical specs. The photograph below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-E1 and NX500.

As you have seen, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Samsung NX500 to offer you greater detail due to its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X-E1 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.