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Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Samsung NX500

Portability
80
Imaging
57
Features
52
Overall
55
Fujifilm X-Pro1 front
 
Samsung NX500 front
Portability
87
Imaging
68
Features
80
Overall
72

Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Samsung NX500 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-Pro1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Bump to 25600)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 450g - 140 x 82 x 43mm
  • Revealed June 2012
  • New Model is Fujifilm X-Pro2
Samsung NX500
(Full Review)
  • 28MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 287g - 120 x 64 x 43mm
  • Released February 2015
  • Older Model is Samsung NX300
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Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Samsung NX500 Overview

Here is a in depth analysis of the Fujifilm X-Pro1 versus Samsung NX500, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers FujiFilm and Samsung. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-Pro1 (16MP) and NX500 (28MP) but they feature the same exact sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-Pro1 was introduced 3 years prior to the NX500 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the Fujifilm X-Pro1 matches up vs the NX500 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-Pro1 over the Samsung NX500

 Fujifilm X-Pro1 NX500 
Display resolution1230k1036kCrisper display (+194k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung NX500 over the Fujifilm X-Pro1

 NX500 Fujifilm X-Pro1 
ReleasedFebruary 2015June 2012Fresher by 31 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-Pro1 and Samsung NX500

 Fujifilm X-Pro1 NX500 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Samsung NX500 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-Pro1 comes with external measurements of 140mm x 82mm x 43mm (5.5" x 3.2" x 1.7") and a weight of 450 grams (0.99 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX500 has specifications of 120mm x 64mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7") and a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm X-Pro1 and the NX500.

Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Samsung NX500 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-Pro1 and NX500 is 80 and 87 respectively.

Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Samsung NX500 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Samsung NX500 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to envision the difference in sensor sizing merely by viewing specifications. The photograph underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-Pro1 and NX500.

To sum up, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Samsung NX500 to provide you with extra detail using its extra 12MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X-Pro1 will be behind in sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Samsung NX500 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Samsung NX500 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Samsung NX500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro1 Portrait photography details
Samsung NX500 Portrait photography details
74
has manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
80
you can focus manually
fantastic sensor resolution (28MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X-Pro1
Street photography with Samsung NX500
64
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
81
screen tilts
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
boasts focus via touch
great high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro1 Sports photography features
Samsung NX500 Sports photography features
45
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
low battery (300 per charge)
has no phase detect AF
75
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000s)
fantastic sensor resolution (28 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
sensor has phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro1 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung NX500 as a Travel photography camera
53
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
doesn't have Timelapse function
low battery (300 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
78
has bluetooth
boasts focus via touch
fantastic sensor resolution (28MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-Pro1
Landscape photography with Samsung NX500
65
has manual focus
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
does not have anti aliasing filter
saves RAW files
does not have image stabilization
low battery (300 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse function
80
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
fantastic sensor resolution (28MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
does not have low pass filter
great high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro1 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung NX500 as a Vlogging camera
26
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have microphone jack
34
touch screen
provides face detect autofocus
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 resolution)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
lack of microphone support
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Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Samsung NX500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-Pro1 and Samsung NX500
 Fujifilm X-Pro1Samsung NX500
General Information
Company FujiFilm Samsung
Model Fujifilm X-Pro1 Samsung NX500
Class Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2012-06-28 2015-02-06
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR Pro DRIMe 5
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS I BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 368.2mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 28 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4896 x 3264 6480 x 4320
Maximum native ISO 6400 25600
Maximum boosted ISO 25600 51200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 209
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Samsung NX
Total lenses 54 32
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,230 thousand dots 1,036 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic and Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/6000s
Continuous shooting rate 6.0fps 9.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain Smart flash, auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill flash, fill w/redeye reduction, 1st-curtain, 2nd-curtain, off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (24 fps) 3840 x 2160 (30p), 4096 x 2160 (24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 4096x2160
Video format H.264 H.265
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 450 gr (0.99 lb) 287 gr (0.63 lb)
Dimensions 140 x 82 x 43mm (5.5" x 3.2" x 1.7") 120 x 64 x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 87
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.9
DXO Low light score not tested 1379
Other
Battery life 300 photographs 370 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126 BP1130
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 - 30 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Price at launch $1,169 $800