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Fujifilm X100V vs Samsung NX500

Portability
79
Imaging
71
Features
75
Overall
72
Fujifilm X100V front
 
Samsung NX500 front
Portability
87
Imaging
68
Features
80
Overall
72

Fujifilm X100V vs Samsung NX500 Key Specs

Fujifilm X100V
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Boost to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • 35mm (F2.0) lens
  • 478g - 128 x 75 x 53mm
  • Launched February 2020
  • Replaced the Fujifilm X100F
Samsung NX500
(Full Review)
  • 28MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Expand to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 287g - 120 x 64 x 43mm
  • Released February 2015
  • Earlier Model is Samsung NX300
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Fujifilm X100V vs Samsung NX500 Overview

In this write-up, we will be matching up the Fujifilm X100V and Samsung NX500, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands FujiFilm and Samsung. The resolution of the Fujifilm X100V (26MP) and the NX500 (28MP) is relatively well matched and they feature the same exact sensor size (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X100V was introduced 5 years later than the NX500 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm X100V being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Samsung NX500 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the Fujifilm X100V scores versus the NX500 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X100V over the Samsung NX500

 Fujifilm X100V NX500 
ReleasedFebruary 2020February 2015More recent by 61 months
Screen resolution1620k1036kCrisper screen (+584k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung NX500 over the Fujifilm X100V

 NX500 Fujifilm X100V 

Common features in the Fujifilm X100V and Samsung NX500

 Fujifilm X100V NX500 
Focus manually More precise focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm X100V vs Samsung NX500 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to lug around your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X100V features exterior measurements of 128mm x 75mm x 53mm (5.0" x 3.0" x 2.1") along with a weight of 478 grams (1.05 lbs) and 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).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm X100V compared to the NX500.

Fujifilm X100V vs Samsung NX500 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X100V and NX500 is 79 and 87 respectively.

Fujifilm X100V vs Samsung NX500 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X100V vs Samsung NX500 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's difficult to imagine the gap between sensor measurements only by reading through specifications. The photograph below might give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X100V and NX500.

To sum up, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should count on the Samsung NX500 to give you greater detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X100V provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X100V vs Samsung NX500 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X100V vs Samsung NX500 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X100V vs Samsung NX500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X100V Portrait photography details
Samsung NX500 Portrait photography details
82
focusing manually
megapixel count excellent (26 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection focusing
saves RAW files
80
manual focus
excellent sensor resolution (28MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X100V as a Street photography camera
Samsung NX500 as a Street photography camera
74
screen tilts
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
offers focus via touch
environment proof
lack of image stabilization
heavier than average in class (478g)
81
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
comes with touch to focus
above average ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X100V Sports photography info
Samsung NX500 Sports photography info
74
silent mode (1/32,000 seconds)
megapixel count excellent (26MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proof
better than average battery (420 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect AF
can't change focal length (35mm)
lack of image stabilization
75
great max shutter speed (1/6,000s)
excellent sensor resolution (28MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X100V Travel photography information
Samsung NX500 Travel photography information
76
better than average battery (420 shots)
environment proof
supports bluetooth
offers focus via touch
megapixel count excellent (26 megapixels)
flash built-in
fast max aperture (f2.0)
heavier than average in class (478 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
78
supports bluetooth
comes with touch to focus
excellent sensor resolution (28MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X100V Landscape photography features
Samsung NX500 Landscape photography features
73
focusing manually
fast max aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
megapixel count excellent (26MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
does not have low pass filter
saves RAW files
environment proof
better than average battery (420 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (35mm)
lack of image stabilization
80
manual focus
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
excellent sensor resolution (28MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
no anti aliasing filter
above average ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X100V Vlogging details
Samsung NX500 Vlogging details
35
fast max aperture (f2.0)
touchscreen functionality
provides face detection focusing
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 resolution)
includes external mic socket
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
heavier than average in class (478g)
34
touch screen
comes with face detection autofocus
high res video (4096 x 2160 resolution)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
does not have external microphone socket
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Fujifilm X100V vs Samsung NX500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X100V and Samsung NX500
 Fujifilm X100VSamsung NX500
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Samsung
Model type Fujifilm X100V Samsung NX500
Type Large Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2020-02-04 2015-02-06
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip X-Processor Pro 4 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
Highest Possible resolution 6240 x 4160 6480 x 4320
Maximum native ISO 12800 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 51200
Minimum native ISO 160 100
RAW pictures
Minimum enhanced ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 425 209
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens zoom range 35mm (1x) -
Maximal aperture f/2.0 -
Amount of lenses - 32
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 1,620 thousand dots 1,036 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic and Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.52x -
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 rate 11.0fps 9.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, Standard, Slow Sync, Manual, Commander, off Smart flash, auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill flash, fill w/redeye reduction, 1st-curtain, 2nd-curtain, off
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 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 format MPEG-4, H.264 H.265
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 478 grams (1.05 lbs) 287 grams (0.63 lbs)
Dimensions 128 x 75 x 53mm (5.0" x 3.0" x 2.1") 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 420 photos 370 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126S BP1130
Self timer Yes Yes (2 - 30 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $1,399 $800