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 Samsung NX300 |  Samsung NX500 | |
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| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Image sensor format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Sensor size | 0.93 in | 0.93 in |
| Sensor photo detectors | 22.0 Mpx | 31.0 Mpx |
| Effective pixels | 20.0 Mpx | 28.0 Mpx |
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| Max resolution | 5472 x 3648 px | 6480 x 4320 px |
| Other resolutions |
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| Processor | DRIMe IV | DRIMe V |
| Samsung NX300 | Samsung NX500 | |
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| ISO |
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| ISO Auto | yes | yes |
| ISO minimum | 100 | 100 |
| ISO maximum | 25600 | 25600 |
| Maximum image resolution | 5472 x 3648 px | 6480 x 4320 px |
| White balance presets | 7 | 7 |
| White balance modes |
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| Custom white balance | yes | yes |
| Supported image file formats |
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| Photo effects | Vivid |
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| Image stabilizer | yes | yes |
| Image stabilization type | No | No |
| Supported aspect ratios |
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| Uncompressed format | RAW | RAW |
| HDR | yes | yes |
| AEB/HDR support | yes | yes |
| Samsung NX300 | Samsung NX500 | |
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| Lens mount | Samsung NX | Samsung NX |
| Maximum aperture | 3.5 | 3.5 |
| AF assist (auto-focus assist light) | Lamp | Lamp |
| Focus adjustment | Auto/Manual | Auto/Manual |
| Contrast autofocus | yes | yes |
| Autofocus in recording mode | yes | yes |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.5x | 1.5x |
| Autofocus |
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| Manual focus | yes | yes |
| Number of focus points | 247 | 205 |
| Image stabiliser | Lens based only | Lens based only |
| Filter diameter | 2.28 in | 1.69 in |
| Phase detection autofocus | yes | yes |
| Number of AF points (contrast) | 247 | 209 |
| Samsung NX300 | Samsung NX500 | |
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| Screen size | 3.31 in | 3.0 in |
| Articulated LCD | yes | yes |
| Screen technology | AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
| Screen dots | 768000 | 1036000 |
| Touch screen | yes | yes |
| Field of view | 100.0 % | 100.0 % |
| Live view | yes | yes |
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100.0 % | 100.0 % |
| Separate info display | no | no |
| Samsung NX300 | Samsung NX500 | |
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| Shooting modes |
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| Minimum shutter speed | 30.0 s | 30.0 s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1.0 s | 1.0 s |
| Shutter priority | yes | yes |
| Aperture priority | yes | yes |
| Manual exposure mode | yes | yes |
| Number of exposures | 2 | 5 |
| Exposure compensation plus | 3 | 5 |
| Exposure compensation minus | -3 | -5 |
| Expousure compensation steps |
| 1/3 |
| AE EV steps |
| 1 |
| Continuous shooting | yes | yes |
| Self-timer delay |
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| Histogram | yes | yes |
| WB Bracketing | Yes | Yes |
| Subject / scene modes | yes | yes |
| Flash sync speed | 1/180s | 1/200s |
| Built-in flash | yes | yes |
| Flash modes |
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| External flash connection | Hot shoe | Hot shoe |
| Flash metering system | TTL | TTL |
| External flash | yes | yes |
| Continuous drive | 8.6 fps | 9.0 fps |
| Scene modes |
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| Self-timer | yes | yes |
| Metering modes |
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| Manual settings | yes | yes |
| Self-timer options | custom | custom |
| Speed (JPEG) | 8.6 fps | 9.0 fps |
| Speed (RAW) | 8.6 fps | 9.0 fps |
| Samsung NX300 | Samsung NX500 | |
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| Maximum resolution | 1920 x 1080 px | 4096 x 2160 px |
| Video recording | yes | yes |
| Recording resolutions |
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| HD type | Full HD | 4K Ultra HD |
| Supported video file formats |
| H.265 |
| Analog signal format system |
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| Max resolution (highest frame rate) | 1920 x 1080 | 3840 x 2160 |
| Max frame rate (highest resolution) | 60.0 fps | 24.0 fps |
| Max frame rate (regardless of res.) | 60.0 fps | 30.0 fps |
| Motion JPEG frame rate | 60.0 fps | 60.0 fps |
| Samsung NX300 | Samsung NX500 | |
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| Built-in microphone | yes | yes |
| Microphone type | Stereo | Stereo |
| Speaker type | Mono | Mono |
| Voice recording | yes | yes |
| Samsung NX300 | Samsung NX500 | |
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| Body type | MILC | MILC |
| Body material | Aluminium | Aluminium |
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| Anti-dust system | yes | yes |
| Environmentally sealed | no | no |
| Samsung NX300 | Samsung NX500 | |
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| Weight | 10.02 oz | 10.05 oz |
| Width | 4.8 in | 4.7 in |
| Height | 2.51 in | 2.5 in |
| Depth | 1.6 in | 1.7 in |
| Samsung NX300 | Samsung NX500 | |
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| Compatible memory cards |
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| Maximum memory card size | 128.0 GB | 64.0 GB |
| Memory slots | 1 | 1 |
| Storage types |
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| Samsung NX300 | Samsung NX500 | |
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| Power source type | Battery | Battery |
| Battery life (CIPA) | 330 | 370 |
| Battery technology | Lithium-Ion | Lithium-Ion |
| Battery capacity | 1130.0 mAh | 1130.0 mAh |
| Number of batteries supported | 1 | 1 |
| Samsung NX300 | Samsung NX500 | |
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| HDMI | yes | yes |
| USB connector type | Micro-USB B | Micro-USB |
| USB version | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
| Supported WiFi types |
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| Remote control | yes | yes |
| NFC | yes | yes |
| Wireless network (Wi-Fi) | yes | yes |
| Firewire | no | no |
| Samsung NX300 | Samsung NX500 | |
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| GPS | no | no |
| Orientation sensor | yes | yes |
| Energy Star certified | no | no |
| On Screen Display (OSD) languages |
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