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Fujifilm X-S10 vs Samsung NX500

Portability
73
Imaging
70
Features
88
Overall
77
Fujifilm X-S10 front
 
Samsung NX500 front
Portability
87
Imaging
67
Features
80
Overall
72

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Samsung NX500 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-S10
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Expand to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 465g - 126 x 85 x 65mm
  • Revealed October 2020
  • Later Model is Fujifilm X-S20
Samsung NX500
(Full Review)
  • 28MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise 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
  • Replaced the Samsung NX300
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Fujifilm X-S10 vs Samsung NX500 Overview

Following is a in-depth review of the Fujifilm X-S10 vs Samsung NX500, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by companies FujiFilm and Samsung. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X-S10 (26MP) and the NX500 (28MP) is very close and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-S10 was revealed 5 years after the NX500 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm X-S10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX500 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a brief summation of how the Fujifilm X-S10 grades against the NX500 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-S10 over the Samsung NX500

 Fujifilm X-S10 NX500 
ReleasedOctober 2020February 2015More modern by 70 months
Display typeFully articulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display resolution1040k1036kSharper display (+4k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung NX500 over the Fujifilm X-S10

 NX500 Fujifilm X-S10 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-S10 and Samsung NX500

 Fujifilm X-S10 NX500 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Touch display Easily navigate

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Samsung NX500 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-S10 provides exterior measurements of 126mm x 85mm x 65mm (5.0" x 3.3" x 2.6") having a weight of 465 grams (1.03 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).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at that moment. Here is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm X-S10 against the NX500.

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Samsung NX500 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-S10 and NX500 is 73 and 87 respectively.

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Samsung NX500 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Samsung NX500 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very hard to envision the difference in sensor sizes merely by looking through technical specs. The image here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-S10 and NX500.

As you can tell, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Samsung NX500 to result in more detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X-S10 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Samsung NX500 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Samsung NX500 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Samsung NX500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 Portrait photography details
Samsung NX500 Portrait photography details
82
has manual focus
excellent resolution (26 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features face detection focus
saves RAW formats
80
you can focus manually
megapixel count amazing (28 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 Street photography factors
Samsung NX500 Street photography factors
74
built in image stabilization
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
features touch focus
more heavy than others (465g)
81
has a tilting screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
supports touch focus
great high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung NX500 as a Sports photography camera
85
quiet shutter (1/32,000s)
fast shooting (20.0 fps)
built in image stabilization
excellent resolution (26MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
supports phase detect auto focus
75
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000s)
megapixel count amazing (28 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking focus
supports phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 Travel photography highlights
Samsung NX500 Travel photography highlights
76
connects via bluetooth
features touch focus
excellent resolution (26 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
more heavy than others (465g)
78
has bluetooth
supports touch focus
megapixel count amazing (28MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-S10
Landscape photography with Samsung NX500
85
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization
excellent resolution (26MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
does not have anti aliasing filter
saves RAW formats
79
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
megapixel count amazing (28MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
no low pass filter
great high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-S10
Vlogging with Samsung NX500
77
selfie friendly display
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization
features face detection focus
great video quality (4096 x 2160 pxls)
comes with external microphone port
more heavy than others (465g)
34
touchscreen functionality
has face detect autofocus
high quality video (4096 x 2160 pixels)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have microphone support
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Fujifilm X-S10 vs Samsung NX500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-S10 and Samsung NX500
 Fujifilm X-S10Samsung NX500
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Samsung
Model type Fujifilm X-S10 Samsung NX500
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2020-10-15 2015-02-06
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - 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 surface area 366.6mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 26MP 28MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 6240 x 4160 6480 x 4320
Max native ISO 12800 25600
Max enhanced ISO 51200 51200
Lowest native ISO 160 100
RAW files
Lowest enhanced ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 425 209
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Samsung NX
Total lenses 54 32
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Fully articulated Tilting
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,040k dots 1,036k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/6000 secs
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 20.0 frames per sec 9.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (at ISO 200) no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, on, slow sync, manual, commander Smart flash, auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill flash, fill w/redeye reduction, 1st-curtain, 2nd-curtain, off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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
Max video resolution 4096x2160 4096x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.265
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 465g (1.03 lb) 287g (0.63 lb)
Dimensions 126 x 85 x 65mm (5.0" x 3.3" x 2.6") 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 325 shots 370 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - BP1130
Self timer Yes Yes (2 - 30 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC slot (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $999 $800