Fujifilm X Series X-A1 + 16-50mm vs. Samsung NX500 + NX 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 Power Zoom ED OIS

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Detailed comparison and review of Fujifilm X Series X-A1 + 16-50mm and Samsung NX500 + NX 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 Power Zoom ED OIS. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare design, sensors, proximity characteristics, memory capacities, but also other key features of both cameras and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the camera that best fits your needs and expectations.

Camera Specifications Comparison

Fujifilm X Series X-A1 + 16-50mm vs. Samsung NX500 + NX 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 Power Zoom ED OIS Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Fujifilm X Series X-A1 + 16-50mm Samsung NX500 + NX 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 Power Zoom ED OIS
Product Type Digital camera - 1080p - mirrorless system Digital camera - 4K - mirrorless system
Lens Included 16-50mm lens NX 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 Power Zoom ED OIS lens
Height 6.65 cm 6.36 cm
Width 11.69 cm 11.95 cm
Depth 3.9 cm 4.25 cm
Weight 280 g 287 g
Enclosure Colour Black | Red | Blue Black | White
Optical Zoom 3x 3.1x
SENSOR Fujifilm X Series X-A1 + 16-50mm Samsung NX500 + NX 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 Power Zoom ED OIS
Sensor Resolution 16.3 Megapixel 28.2 Megapixel
Optical Sensor Type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Total Pixels - 30,700,000 pixels
Effective Sensor Resolution 16,300,000 pixels 28,200,000 pixels
Optical Sensor Size APS-C (23.6 x 15.6 mm) APS-C (23.5 x 15.7 mm)
Frame Rate (Max Resolution) - 24 fps
Sensor Dust Reduction Yes Yes
Sensor Features Dust Reduction (image sensor vibration) Dust Reduction (image sensor vibration)
Image Stabiliser Optical Optical
Built-in Optical Image Stabiliser - Yes
PROCESSOR Fujifilm X Series X-A1 + 16-50mm Samsung NX500 + NX 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 Power Zoom ED OIS
Image Processor EXR Processor II DRIMeVs
LENS Fujifilm X Series X-A1 + 16-50mm Samsung NX500 + NX 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 Power Zoom ED OIS
Type Zoom lens - 3x zoom - 16 - 50 mm - f/3.5-5.6 XC OIS Zoom lens - 3.1x zoom - 16 - 50 mm - f/3.5-5.6 i-Function
Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera 24 - 76mm -
Focus Adjustment Automatic, manual Automatic, manual
Min Focus Distance 60 cm 24 cm
Macro Focus Range 30cm -
Max View Angle 83.2 degree(s) 82.6 degree(s)
Zoom Adjustment Manual Motorised drive
Lens Construction 10 groups / 12 elements 8 groups / 9 elements
Filter Size 58 mm 43 mm
Lens Mounting Type Fujifilm X Mount Samsung NX
Features ED glass, aspherical lens, Stepping Motor (STM) technology ED glass, i-Function
FOCUSING Fujifilm X Series X-A1 + 16-50mm Samsung NX500 + NX 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 Power Zoom ED OIS
Auto Focus TTL contrast detection TTL contrast and phase detection
Auto Focus Points (Zones) Qty 49 209
Auto Focus Features Focus Peaking function -
AE/AF Control Face-priority AF, Subject-tracking AF -
Face Detection Yes -
EXPOSURE & WHITE BALANCE Fujifilm X Series X-A1 + 16-50mm Samsung NX500 + NX 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 Power Zoom ED OIS
ISO (Max) 25600 51200
Light Sensitivity ISO 100, ISO auto, ISO 200-6400, ISO 12800, ISO 25600 ISO auto, ISO 51200, ISO 100-25600
Exposure Metering Multi-segment, spot, average Multi-segment, centre-weighted, spot
Exposure Metering Zones 256 221
Exposure Modes Programme, bulb, automatic, manual, aperture-priority, shutter-priority Programme, bulb, automatic, manual, aperture-priority, shutter-priority
Bracketing Modes Dynamic Range Bracketing, Film Simulation Bracketing, ISO sensitivity bracketing -
Shooting Programs Landscape, portrait mode, night mode, text, party/indoor, fireworks, multiple exposure, flower, sports mode, sunset, beach, night (tripod), snow, portrait enhancer Landscape, night mode, silhouette, fireworks, multiple exposure, panorama assist, sunset, waterfall, beauty face, action freeze, rich tone, light trace
Special Effects Sepia, soft focus, monochrome, miniature, Film Simulation, partial colour, Toy camera, High Key, Low Key, Pop Colour, Dynamic tone Cool, Vivid, landscape, portrait, Water Colour, miniature, Calm, Classic, Forest, Retro, Vignetting, Selective Colour
White Balance Custom, automatic, presets Custom, automatic, presets
White Balance Presets Fine, incandescent, shade, fluorescent light (cool white), fluorescent light (daylight), fluorescent light (warm white) Cloudy, tungsten light, Flash, daylight, fluorescent light (daylight), fluorescent light (natural white), fluorescent light (white)
Max Shutter Speed 1/4000 sec 1/6000 sec
Min Shutter Speed 3600 sec 30 sec
Exposure Compensation ±2 EV range, in 1/3 EV steps ±5 EV range, in 1/3 EV steps
Auto Exposure Bracketing 3 steps in 1/3, 2/3 or 1 EV steps 3 steps
White Balance Bracketing - Yes
X-sync Speed 1/180 sec -
DISPLAY Fujifilm X Series X-A1 + 16-50mm Samsung NX500 + NX 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 Power Zoom ED OIS
Type 3" LCD display 3" AMOLED display
Touch Screen - Yes
Display Format 920,000 pixels 1,036,000 pixels
Display Form Factor Folding Folding
Display Features Colour control -
FLASH Fujifilm X Series X-A1 + 16-50mm Samsung NX500 + NX 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 Power Zoom ED OIS
Camera Flash Pop-up flash Detachable flash
Guide Number (m / ISO 100) - 8
Flash Modes Fill-in mode, rear curtain sync, slow synchro, auto mode, flash OFF mode, red-eye reduction Fill-in mode, rear curtain sync, auto mode, flash OFF mode, red-eye reduction
Red-Eye Reduction Yes Yes
Features AF illuminator, wireless off-camera control -
VIDEOGRAPHY / CAMCORDER Fujifilm X Series X-A1 + 16-50mm Samsung NX500 + NX 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 Power Zoom ED OIS
Digital Video Format H.264, MOV AVI, MJPEG, HEVC
Image Recording Format JPEG, RAW, RAW + JPEG JPEG, RAW, MPO
Max Video Resolution 1920 x 1080 4096 x 2160
Microphone Operation Mode Stereo Stereo
MEMORY Fujifilm X Series X-A1 + 16-50mm Samsung NX500 + NX 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 Power Zoom ED OIS
Memory Card Slot SD card SD card
Supported Memory Cards SD Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDXC UHS-I Memory Card SD Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDHC UHS-I Memory Card, SDXC UHS-I Memory Card
Memory Card Included - No
Image Storage 4896 x 3264
4896 x 2760
3456 x 2304
3456 x 1944
2496 x 1664
2496 x 1408
3264 x 3264
2304 x 2304
1664 x 1664
RAW 6480 x 4320
JPEG 6480 x 4320
JPEG 6480 x 3648
JPEG 4560 x 3040
JPEG 4608 x 2592
JPEG 3264 x 2176
JPEG 3328 x 1872
JPEG 2112 x 1408
JPEG 2048 x 1152
JPEG 4320 x 4320
JPEG 3088 x 3088
JPEG 2160 x 2160
JPEG 1408 x 1408
Video Capture H.264 - 1920 x 1080 - 30 fps
H.264 - 1280 x 720 - 30 fps
HEVC - 4096 x 2160 - 24 fps
HEVC - 3840 x 2160 - 30 fps
HEVC - 3840 x 2160 - 25 fps
HEVC - 1920 x 1080 - 60 fps
HEVC - 1920 x 1080 - 50 fps
HEVC - 1920 x 1080 - 30 fps
HEVC - 1920 x 1080 - 25 fps
HEVC - 1920 x 1080 - 24 fps
HEVC - 1280 x 720 - 60 fps
HEVC - 1280 x 720 - 50 fps
HEVC - 1280 x 720 - 30 fps
HEVC - 1280 x 720 - 25 fps
HEVC - 640 x 480 - 60 fps
HEVC - 640 x 480 - 50 fps
HEVC - 640 x 480 - 30 fps
HEVC - 640 x 480 - 25 fps
MJPEG - 640 x 480 - 30 fps
MJPEG - 640 x 480 - 25 fps
BATTERY AND CHARGING Fujifilm X Series X-A1 + 16-50mm Samsung NX500 + NX 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 Power Zoom ED OIS
Battery Type Fujifilm NP-W126 Lithium Ion Samsung BP1130 Lithium Ion
Details Fujifilm NP-W126 Li-ion rechargeable battery (included) Samsung BP1130 Li-ion rechargeable battery - 1130 mAh (included)
Battery Life Photo shooting - 350 shots -
CONNECTIONS Fujifilm X Series X-A1 + 16-50mm Samsung NX500 + NX 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 Power Zoom ED OIS
Interface HDMI, USB 2.0, IEEE 802.11b/g/n HDMI, USB 2.0, IEEE 802.11b/g/n, NFC (Near Field Communication), Bluetooth
Connectivity Features - Remote control via mobile devices, Remote Viewfinder Pro
Print Standard Direct print, DPOF support, Exif Print support, PictBridge support -
Flash Terminal Hot shoe Hot shoe
Connector Type USB 2.0
HDMI output
USB 2.0
HDMI output
FEATURES Fujifilm X Series X-A1 + 16-50mm Samsung NX500 + NX 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 Power Zoom ED OIS
Self-Timer Delay 10 sec, 2sec 2 - 30 sec
Continuous Shooting Speed 3 frames per second, 5.6 frames per second 9 frames per second
HDR Mode - Auto HDR mode
Additional Features Auto power save, digital noise reduction, sharpness control, digital image rotation, histogram display, in-camera red-eye removal, cropping an image, resizing an image, in-camera RAW processing, Eye-Fi Card Ready, date stamp, silent shooting, GPS via mobile, Advanced SR AUTO mode Adaptive Digital Noise Reduction, Smart AUTO, Time-Lapse recording, high ISO speed noise reduction, GPS via mobile, Samsung Auto Shot (SAS)
OTHERS Fujifilm X Series X-A1 + 16-50mm Samsung NX500 + NX 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 Power Zoom ED OIS
Included Accessories Battery charger, dust cap, body cap, lens cap, shoulder strap -
Software Drivers & Utilities, MyFinePix Studio Samsung Raw Converter, CyberLink Power Media Player, iLauncher, Samsung Movie Converter, Samsung DNG Converter
Max Operating Temperature 40 °C 40 °C
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C 0 °C
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