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Fujifilm X-T10 vs Samsung NX500

Portability
83
Imaging
59
Features
81
Overall
67
Fujifilm X-T10 front
 
Samsung NX500 front
Portability
87
Imaging
68
Features
80
Overall
72

Fujifilm X-T10 vs Samsung NX500 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 381g - 118 x 83 x 41mm
  • Released May 2015
  • Replacement is Fujifilm X-T20
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
  • Announced February 2015
  • Superseded the Samsung NX300
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Fujifilm X-T10 vs Samsung NX500 Overview

In this write-up, we are comparing the Fujifilm X-T10 vs Samsung NX500, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Samsung. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T10 (16MP) and NX500 (28MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizes (APS-C).

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm X-T10 was released 4 months after the NX500 so they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm X-T10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX500 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the Fujifilm X-T10 scores versus the NX500 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T10 over the Samsung NX500

 Fujifilm X-T10 NX500 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX500 over the Fujifilm X-T10

 NX500 Fujifilm X-T10 
Display resolution1036k920kCrisper display (+116k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T10 and Samsung NX500

 Fujifilm X-T10 NX500 
AnnouncedMay 2015February 2015Similar age
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Fujifilm X-T10 vs Samsung NX500 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-T10 has outer measurements of 118mm x 83mm x 41mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.6") having a weight of 381 grams (0.84 lbs) while the Samsung NX500 has proportions of 120mm x 64mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7") having a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm X-T10 vs Samsung NX500 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm X-T10 and the NX500.

Fujifilm X-T10 vs Samsung NX500 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-T10 and NX500 is 83 and 87 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T10 vs Samsung NX500 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T10 vs Samsung NX500 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its difficult to see the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The image underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-T10 and NX500.

Clearly, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Samsung NX500 to deliver more detail as a result of its extra 12MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images far more aggressively.

Fujifilm X-T10 vs Samsung NX500 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T10 vs Samsung NX500 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T10 vs Samsung NX500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T10 Portrait photography factors
Samsung NX500 Portrait photography factors
75
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
80
you can focus manually
excellent megapixels (28 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes face detection focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T10 Street photography factors
Samsung NX500 Street photography factors
77
screen tilts
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
great high ISO (51,000)
lack of image stabilization
81
has a tilting screen
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
supports touch focus
very good ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-T10
Sports photography with Samsung NX500
71
quiet shutter (1/32,000s)
good megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features tracking focus
sensor has phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
75
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000 seconds)
excellent megapixels (28MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
supports phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-T10
Travel photography with Samsung NX500
71
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
78
supports bluetooth
supports touch focus
excellent megapixels (28 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T10 Landscape photography features
Samsung NX500 Landscape photography features
75
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
nice screen size (3")
good megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
great high ISO (51,000)
exports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
80
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
excellent megapixels (28 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
doesnt have low pass filter
very good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T10 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung NX500 as a Vlogging camera
34
features face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes microphone support
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
34
touchscreen functionality
includes face detection focus
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 resolution)
does not have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
doesn't have external mic port
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Fujifilm X-T10 vs Samsung NX500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T10 and Samsung NX500
 Fujifilm X-T10Samsung NX500
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Samsung
Model Fujifilm X-T10 Samsung NX500
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2015-05-19 2015-02-06
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR Processor II DRIMe 5
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface 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
Highest Possible resolution 4896 x 3264 6480 x 4320
Maximum native ISO 51000 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 51200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
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 77 209
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Samsung NX
Number of lenses 54 32
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 920 thousand dot 1,036 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/6000 secs
Max silent shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shutter speed 8.0fps 9.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.00 m (ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, forced flash, slow synchro, flash off, rear-curtain synchro, commander Smart flash, auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill flash, fill w/redeye reduction, 1st-curtain, 2nd-curtain, off
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p, 24p) 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
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 381 grams (0.84 lb) 287 grams (0.63 lb)
Dimensions 118 x 83 x 41mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.6") 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 350 shots 370 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126 BP1130
Self timer Yes (10sec. / 2sec. Delay) Yes (2 - 30 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-I) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $800 $800