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Fujifilm X-E3 vs Samsung NX500

Portability
85
Imaging
68
Features
78
Overall
72
Fujifilm X-E3 front
 
Samsung NX500 front
Portability
87
Imaging
68
Features
80
Overall
72

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Samsung NX500 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-E3
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Expand to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 337g - 121 x 74 x 43mm
  • Released September 2017
  • Replaced the Fujifilm X-E2S
  • Replacement is Fujifilm X-E4
Samsung NX500
(Full Review)
  • 28MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Bump to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 287g - 120 x 64 x 43mm
  • Introduced February 2015
  • Previous Model is Samsung NX300
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Fujifilm X-E3 vs Samsung NX500 Overview

The following is a comprehensive assessment of the Fujifilm X-E3 and Samsung NX500, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Samsung. The resolution of the Fujifilm X-E3 (24MP) and the NX500 (28MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor size (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-E3 was manufactured 2 years after the NX500 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a concise overview of how the Fujifilm X-E3 grades vs the NX500 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E3 over the Samsung NX500

 Fujifilm X-E3 NX500 
IntroducedSeptember 2017February 2015Newer by 32 months
Screen resolution1040k1036kSharper screen (+4k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung NX500 over the Fujifilm X-E3

 NX500 Fujifilm X-E3 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Fujifilm X-E3 and Samsung NX500

 Fujifilm X-E3 NX500 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Samsung NX500 Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera, you should factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-E3 enjoys external dimensions of 121mm x 74mm x 43mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.7") and a weight of 337 grams (0.74 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).

Check out the Fujifilm X-E3 and Samsung NX500 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using during that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm X-E3 versus the NX500.

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Samsung NX500 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-E3 and NX500 is 85 and 87 respectively.

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Samsung NX500 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Samsung NX500 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's tough to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions just by looking at technical specs. The pic here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-E3 and NX500.

As you can tell, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can expect the Samsung NX500 to give extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm X-E3 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Samsung NX500 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Samsung NX500 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Samsung NX500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 Portrait photography details
Samsung NX500 Portrait photography details
80
focusing manually
decent megapixels (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
80
focusing manually
fantastic MP (28MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 Street photography factors
Samsung NX500 Street photography factors
72
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
includes touch focus
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
81
tilting screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
supports focus by touch
above average ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-E3
Sports photography with Samsung NX500
75
silent shutter (1/32,000s)
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
has phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
75
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000 seconds)
fantastic MP (28 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
supports phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung NX500 as a Travel photography camera
77
has bluetooth
includes touch focus
decent megapixels (24MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
78
has bluetooth
supports focus by touch
fantastic MP (28 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-E3
Landscape photography with Samsung NX500
79
focusing manually
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
no anti aliasing filter
supports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
80
focusing manually
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3")
fantastic MP (28MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
does not have anti aliasing filter
above average ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-E3
Vlogging with Samsung NX500
37
touch screen
supports face detect autofocus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has microphone port
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
34
built-in touchscreen
comes with face detection focus
high video quality (4096 x 2160 pixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have external mic socket
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Fujifilm X-E3 vs Samsung NX500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-E3 and Samsung NX500
 Fujifilm X-E3Samsung NX500
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Samsung
Model type Fujifilm X-E3 Samsung NX500
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2017-09-07 2015-02-06
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip EXR Processor III DRIMe 5
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS III BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 368.2mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 28 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 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 51200 51200
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW data
Min enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 325 209
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Samsung NX
Amount of lenses 54 32
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dots 1,036 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/6000 seconds
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shutter rate 14.0 frames/s 9.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes no built-in flash Smart flash, auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill flash, fill w/redeye reduction, 1st-curtain, 2nd-curtain, off
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (20p, 25p, 24p) 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
Mic 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 337g (0.74 lbs) 287g (0.63 lbs)
Physical dimensions 121 x 74 x 43mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.7") 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 350 photographs 370 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126S BP1130
Self timer Yes Yes (2 - 30 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Price at release $700 $800