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Fujifilm X-E4 vs Samsung NX500

Portability
86 Imaging
72 Features
88 Overall
78
Fujifilm X-E4 front
 
Samsung NX500 front
Portability
87 Imaging
68 Features
80 Overall
72

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Samsung NX500 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-E4
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Increase to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 364g - 121 x 73 x 33mm
  • Announced January 2021
  • Superseded the Fujifilm X-E3
Samsung NX500
(Full Review)
  • 28MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Push 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
  • Succeeded the Samsung NX300
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Fujifilm X-E4 vs Samsung NX500 Overview

Its time to look closer at the Fujifilm X-E4 and Samsung NX500, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X-E4 (26MP) and the NX500 (28MP) is pretty similar and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-E4 was brought out 6 years after the NX500 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the Fujifilm X-E4 scores vs the NX500 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary 
	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E4 over the Samsung NX500

		

		

			
 Fujifilm X-E4 NX500 
IntroducedJanuary 2021February 2015More modern by 73 months
Screen resolution1620k1036kClearer screen (+584k dot)
Selfie screen  Take selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Samsung NX500 over the Fujifilm X-E4

		

		

			
 NX500 Fujifilm X-E4 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Fujifilm X-E4 and Samsung NX500

		

		

			
 Fujifilm X-E4 NX500 
Manually focus  Dial exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Fujifilm X-E4 vs Samsung NX500 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-E4 has outer dimensions of 121mm x 73mm x 33mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 364 grams (0.80 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX500 has dimensions of 120mm x 64mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7") having a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs).
Examine the Fujifilm X-E4 and Samsung NX500 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm X-E4 versus the NX500.
Fujifilm X-E4 vs Samsung NX500 size comparison
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-E4 and NX500 is 86 and 87 respectively.
Fujifilm X-E4 vs Samsung NX500 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm X-E4 vs Samsung NX500 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Usually, it is hard to envision the gap between sensor sizes only by reviewing specifications. The image underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-E4 and NX500.
To sum up, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Samsung NX500 to deliver more detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X-E4 will have an advantage in sensor technology.
	
			Fujifilm X-E4 vs Samsung NX500 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm X-E4 vs Samsung NX500 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Fujifilm X-E4 vs Samsung NX500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Fujifilm X-E4 Portrait photography info
Samsung NX500 Portrait photography info
83
 you can focus manually
 MP count fantastic (26MP)
 good sensor size (APS-C)
 comes with face detect autofocus
 supports RAW formats
80
 focusing manually
 excellent MP (28MP)
 good sensor size (APS-C)
 features face detection focus
 exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison
Fujifilm X-E4 Street photography factors
Samsung NX500 Street photography factors
80
 screen tilts up and down
 good sensor size (APS-C)
 supports RAW formats
 includes touch to focus
 lack of image stabilization
81
 screen tilts up and down
 good sensor size (APS-C)
 exports RAW formats
 comes with touch to focus
 very good ISO range (25,600)
 does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison
 Fujifilm X-E4 as a Sports photography camera
 Samsung NX500 as a Sports photography camera
79
 quiet shutter (1/32,000s)
 high max fps (20.0 fps)
 MP count fantastic (26 megapixels)
 good sensor size (APS-C)
 comes with tracking focus
 good battery pack (380 CIPA)
 has phase detect autofocus
 lack of image stabilization
75
 maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000 seconds)
 excellent MP (28 megapixels)
 good sensor size (APS-C)
 features tracking autofocus
 comes with phase detect auto focus
 does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison
Fujifilm X-E4 Travel photography highlights
Samsung NX500 Travel photography highlights
88
 good battery pack (380 per charge)
 connects via bluetooth
 includes touch to focus
 MP count fantastic (26MP)
 display is selfie friendly
78
 has bluetooth
 comes with touch to focus
 excellent MP (28MP)
 screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison
Fujifilm X-E4 Landscape photography features
Samsung NX500 Landscape photography features
81
 you can focus manually
 interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 MP count fantastic (26MP)
 good sensor size (APS-C)
 does not have anti-alias filter
 supports RAW formats
 good battery pack (380 CIPA)
 lack of image stabilization
80
 focusing manually
 swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
 screen is a decent size (3 inch)
 excellent MP (28 megapixels)
 good sensor size (APS-C)
 doesnt have anti-alias filter
 very good ISO range (25,600)
 exports RAW formats
 does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Fujifilm X-E4
Vlogging with Samsung NX500
82
 display is selfie friendly
 touchscreen functionality
 comes with face detect autofocus
 high quality video (4096 x 2160 pxls)
 has mic port
 lack of image stabilization
34
 has touchscreen
 features face detection focus
 high quality video (4096 x 2160 resolution)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 does not have image stabilization
 missing external microphone port
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Fujifilm X-E4 vs Samsung NX500 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-E4 and Samsung NX500
 Fujifilm X-E4Samsung NX500
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Samsung
Model type Fujifilm X-E4 Samsung NX500
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2021-01-27 2015-02-06
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - DRIMe 5
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 26 megapixel 28 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 3:2 and  16:9
Full resolution 6240 x 4160 6480 x 4320
Max native ISO 12800 25600
Max boosted ISO 51200 51200
Minimum native ISO 160 100
RAW data    
Minimum boosted ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Total focus points 425 209
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Samsung NX
Number of lenses 58 32
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,620 thousand dot 1,036 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/6000s
Highest silent shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shooting speed 20.0 frames/s 9.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options no built-in flash Smart flash, auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill flash, fill w/redeye reduction, 1st-curtain, 2nd-curtain, off
External flash    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Highest flash sync 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 240p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, 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
Max video resolution 4096x2160 4096x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.265
Microphone jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 364 gr (0.80 pounds) 287 gr (0.63 pounds)
Physical dimensions 121 x 73 x 33mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.3") 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 380 shots 370 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126S BP1130
Self timer Yes Yes (2 - 30 secs)
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $849 $800