Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Samsung NX500
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Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Samsung NX500 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 26MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 160 - 12800 (Bump to 51200)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Fujifilm X Mount
- 497g - 141 x 83 x 46mm
- Revealed October 2019
- Replaced the Fujifilm X-Pro2
(Full Review)
- 28MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- 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
- Announced February 2015
- Old Model is Samsung NX300
Photography Glossary Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Samsung NX500 Overview
In this article, we are analyzing the Fujifilm X-Pro3 and Samsung NX500, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals FujiFilm and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X-Pro3 (26MP) and the NX500 (28MP) is very comparable and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (APS-C).
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe Fujifilm X-Pro3 was introduced 4 years after the NX500 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm X-Pro3 scores against the NX500 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm X-Pro3 & Samsung NX500. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm X-Pro3 Gallery & Samsung NX500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-Pro3 over the Samsung NX500
| Fujifilm X-Pro3 | NX500 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | October 2019 |  | February 2015 | More modern by 58 months |
| Display resolution | 1620k |  | 1036k | Clearer display (+584k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX500 over the Fujifilm X-Pro3
| NX500 | Fujifilm X-Pro3 |
|---|
Common features in the Fujifilm X-Pro3 and Samsung NX500
| Fujifilm X-Pro3 | NX500 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | More exact focus | ||
| Display type | Tilting |  | Tilting | Tilting display |
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent display dimensions |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Samsung NX500 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-Pro3 provides outer measurements of 141mm x 83mm x 46mm (5.6" x 3.3" x 1.8") and a weight of 497 grams (1.10 lbs) while the Samsung NX500 has measurements of 120mm x 64mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7") with a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs).
Take a look at the Fujifilm X-Pro3 and Samsung NX500 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs the NX500.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-Pro3 and NX500 is 78 and 87 respectively.
Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Samsung NX500 Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizes simply by checking out specifications. The image here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-Pro3 and NX500.
Plainly, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can expect to see the Samsung NX500 to produce more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images far more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm X-Pro3 provides an advantage in sensor tech.
Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Samsung NX500 Screen and ViewFinder
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Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Samsung NX500 Specifications
| Fujifilm X-Pro3 | Samsung NX500 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | FujiFilm | Samsung |
| Model | Fujifilm X-Pro3 | Samsung NX500 |
| Category | Advanced Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Revealed | 2019-10-23 | 2015-02-06 |
| Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | X-Processor 4 | DRIMe 5 |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 23.5 x 15.6mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
| Sensor surface area | 366.6mm² | 369.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 26MP | 28MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 6240 x 4160 | 6480 x 4320 |
| Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 25600 |
| Maximum enhanced ISO | 51200 | 51200 |
| Min native ISO | 160 | 100 |
| RAW support | ||
| Min enhanced ISO | 80 | - |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Number of focus points | 425 | 209 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | Fujifilm X | Samsung NX |
| Total lenses | 54 | 32 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Tilting | Tilting |
| Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 1,620k dots | 1,036k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic and Optical (tunnel) | None |
| Viewfinder resolution | 3,690k dots | - |
| Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | - |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/6000 seconds |
| Fastest silent shutter speed | 1/32000 seconds | - |
| Continuous shutter rate | 20.0 frames per sec | 9.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 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 |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 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 |
| Maximum video resolution | 4096x2160 | 4096x2160 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.265 |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 497 gr (1.10 lbs) | 287 gr (0.63 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 141 x 83 x 46mm (5.6" x 3.3" x 1.8") | 120 x 64 x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 | - | 370 images |
| Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | NP-W126 | BP1130 |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 - 30 secs) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II support) | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Card slots | 2 | 1 |
| Pricing at release | $2,000 | $800 |