Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Samsung NX500
80 Imaging
57 Features
52 Overall
55
87 Imaging
68 Features
80 Overall
72
Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Samsung NX500 Key Specs
(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
(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
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).
Leica struggles with L-Mount camera sales, tougher than Q or MThe 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.
Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Samsung NX500 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm X-Pro1 & Samsung NX500. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm X-Pro1 Gallery & Samsung NX500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-Pro1 over the Samsung NX500
Fujifilm X-Pro1 | NX500 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Display resolution | 1230k | 1036k | Crisper display (+194k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX500 over the Fujifilm X-Pro1
NX500 | Fujifilm X-Pro1 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Released | February 2015 | June 2012 | Fresher by 31 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | 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 sizing | 3" | 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).
See the Fujifilm X-Pro1 versus Samsung NX500 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
Street Comparison
Sports Comparison
Travel Comparison
Landscape Comparison
Vlogging Comparison
Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Samsung NX500 Specifications
Fujifilm X-Pro1 | Samsung 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 |