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Samsung NX500

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Pros

  • relatively inexpensive and more compact
  • low-light video performance was greatly improved
  • NX500 actually produces excellent videos

Cons

  • pixelation is practically nonexistent
  • 3MP APS-C image sensor
  • DSLRs are a bit too cumbersome

Key specs

  • CMOS
  • APS-C
  • 23.5x15.7 mm
  • 28 Mpx
  • 6480, 4320 px
  • Samsung NX
  • 3.5
  • Continuous Auto Focus, Single Auto Focus
  • 3.0 in
  • yes

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Samsung NX500 - Pros & Cons

Samsung NX500

Pros

  • relatively inexpensive and more compact
  • low-light video performance was greatly improved
  • NX500 actually produces excellent videos
  • NX500 handles well and balances with most NX lenses
  • fast
  • accurate
  • sharp
  • and lightweight
  • The Samsung Auto Shot mode is also nice
  • pinch-to-zoom which helps make playback more intuitive
  • colours are accurate

Cons

  • pixelation is practically nonexistent
  • 3MP APS-C image sensor
  • DSLRs are a bit too cumbersome
  • image produced at 1 lux is not very good
  • it took only a slight hit in sharpness
  • it struggles in bright sunlight
  • featured only one dial by the top plate
  • The two manual control dials are small and fiddly
  • excessive edge sharpening
  • no electronic viewfinder
  • lack or provision of an EVF and the sensor differences

Samsung NX500 - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
3 in
Best:
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Screen size: 6.7 in
IconISO maximum
25600
Best:
Pentax KP
ISO maximum: 819200
IconEffective pixels
28 Mpx
Best:
Hasselblad H6D-100c
Effective pixels: 100 Mpx
IconMax resolution
6480 x 4320 px
Best:
Leica M11
Max resolution: 9528 x 6328 px

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Samsung NX500 - Full Specifications

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Sensor
Sensor typeCMOS
Image sensor formatAPS-C
Sensor size0.93 in
Sensor photo detectors31.0 Mpx
Effective pixels28.0 Mpx
Image ratio w:h
  • 1:1
  • 3:2
  • 16:9
Max resolution6480 x 4320 px
Other resolutions
  • 6480x3648
  • 4320x4320
  • 4560x3040
  • 4605x2592
  • 3088x3088
  • 3264x2176
  • 3328x1872
  • 2160x2160
  • 2112x1408
  • 2048x1152
  • 1408x1408
ProcessorDRIMe V
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Optics and focus
Lens mountSamsung NX
Maximum aperture3.5
AF assist (auto-focus assist light)Lamp
Focus adjustmentAuto/Manual
Contrast autofocusyes
Autofocus in recording modeyes
Focal length multiplier1.5x
Autofocus
  • Continuous Auto Focus
  • Single Auto Focus
Manual focusyes
Number of focus points205
Image stabiliserLens based only
Filter diameter1.69 in
Phase detection autofocusyes
Number of AF points (contrast)209
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Photography features
Shooting modes
  • Aperture priority
  • Auto
  • Manual
  • Program
  • Shutter priority
Minimum shutter speed30.0 s
Maximum shutter speed1.0 s
Shutter priorityyes
Aperture priorityyes
Manual exposure modeyes
Number of exposures5
Exposure compensation plus5
Exposure compensation minus-5
Expousure compensation steps1/3
AE EV steps1
Continuous shootingyes
Self-timer delay
  • 2
  • 30
Histogramyes
WB BracketingYes
Subject / scene modesyes
Flash sync speed1/200s
Built-in flashyes
Flash modes
  • Auto
  • Fill-in
  • Flash OFF
  • Redeye Reduction
  • Second-curtain Sync
External flash connectionHot shoe
Flash metering systemTTL
External flashyes
Continuous drive9.0 fps
Scene modes
  • Portrait
  • Landscape
Self-timeryes
Metering modes
  • Multi
  • Center-weighted
  • Spot
Manual settingsyes
Self-timer optionscustom
Speed (JPEG)9.0 fps
Speed (RAW)9.0 fps
Exposure bracketing0.3 - 3.0±EV
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Audio features
Built-in microphoneyes
Microphone typeStereo
Speaker typeMono
Voice recordingyes
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Dimensions
Weight10.05 oz
Width4.7 in
Height2.5 in
Depth1.7 in
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Power
Power source typeBattery
Battery life (CIPA)370
Battery technology
Lithium-Ion
Battery capacity1130.0 mAh
Number of batteries supported1
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Other features
GPSno
Orientation sensoryes
Energy Star certifiedno
Languages supportMulti
On Screen Display (OSD) languages
  • CHI
  • CHI
  • CRO
  • CZE
  • DAN
  • DEU
  • DUT
  • ENG
  • ESP
  • EST
  • FIN
  • FRE
  • GRE
  • HEB
  • HUN
  • ITA
  • JPN
  • KOR
  • LAV
  • LIT
  • NOR
  • PER
  • POR
  • RUM
  • RUS
  • SRP
  • SWE
  • THA
  • TUR
  • VIE
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Image
ISO
  • 100
  • 25600
  • Auto
ISO Autoyes
ISO minimum100
ISO maximum25600
Boosted ISO maximum51200
Maximum image resolution6480 x 4320 px
White balance presets7
White balance modes
  • Auto
  • Cloudy
  • Custom modes
  • Daylight
  • Flash
  • Fluorescent
  • Manual
  • Tungsten
Custom white balanceyes
Supported image file formats
  • JPG
  • MPO
  • RAW
Photo effects
  • Calm
  • Vivid
Image stabilizeryes
Image stabilization typeNo
Supported aspect ratios
  • 1:1
  • 3:2
  • 16:9
Uncompressed formatRAW
HDRyes
AEB/HDR supportyes
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Screen and viewfinder
Screen size3.0 in
Articulated LCDyes
Screen technologySuper AMOLED
Screen dots1036000
Touch screenyes
Field of view100.0 %
Live viewyes
ViewfinderNone
Viewfinder coverage100.0 %
Separate info displayno
Flip-out screenyes
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Videography features
Maximum resolution4096 x 2160 px
Video recordingyes
Recording resolutions
  • 640 x 480
  • 1280 x 720
  • 1920 x 1080
  • 3840 x 2160
  • 4096 x 2160
HD type4K Ultra HD
Supported video file formatsH.265
Analog signal format system
  • NTSC
  • PAL
Max resolution (highest frame rate)3840 x 2160
Max frame rate (highest resolution)24.0 fps
Max frame rate (regardless of res.)30.0 fps
Motion JPEG frame rate60.0 fps
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Design
Body typeMILC
Body materialAluminium
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Brown
  • White
Anti-dust systemyes
Environmentally sealedno
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Storage
Compatible memory cards
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • SDXC
Maximum memory card size64.0 GB
Memory slots1
Storage types
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • SDXC
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Connectivity
micro-HDMIyes
USB connector typeMicro-USB
USB version2.0
Headphone portno
Microphone portno
WirelessBuilt-In
Supported WiFi types
  • IEEE 802.11b
  • IEEE 802.11g
  • IEEE 802.11n
Remote controlyes
NFCyes
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)yes
Bluetoothyes
Firewireno

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Samsung NX500 Samsung - Editorial Reviews (39)

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Samsung NX500 Samsung NX500 Review
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Samsung NX500 Review
5.0

Ben Andrews reviews the new Samsung NX500 - with a 28.2 megapixel APS-C BSI CMOS sensor, and 4K video recording, could this be the bargain mirrorless camera of the year?

Samsung NX500 Samsung NX500 Review | Photography Blog
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photographyblog.com
Published: 17.03.2015
Samsung NX500 Review | Photography Blog
4.5

The Samsung NX500 is the World's most affordable compact system camera to feature 4K video recording. The Samsung NX500 also features a compact rangefinder-like design, 3-inch tilting AMOLED screen, built-in wi-fi, bluetooth and NFC connectivity, 9fps burst shooting, and an APS-C CMOS sensor with 28.2 megapixels. Read our in-depth Samsung NX500 review, complete with sample images and videos, to find out if it's a game-changer...

Samsung NX500 Hands On With Samsung's New NX500 Mirrorless Camera
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Gizmodo Australia
Published: 12.02.2015
Hands On With Samsung's New NX500 Mirrorless Camera

When I reviewed the Samsung NX1 earlier this year, I really liked its combination of large, versatile sensor, sturdy body and genuinely smart instant photo sharing. It made for a genuinely good all-rounder for photo enthusiasts. Now, Samsung has stuffed all the power of its pro-level NX1 into a camera...

Samsung NX500 Samsung NX500 Digital Camera Review
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Reviewed Cameras
Published: 26.06.2015
Samsung NX500 Digital Camera Review

Samsung's new NX500 combines NX1 tech with a travel size body.

Samsung NX500 Samsung NX500 mirrorless camera
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Good Gear Guide
Samsung NX500 mirrorless camera
4.5

Get the picture, and get it in a fun way with this great mirrorless camera

Samsung NX500 The best mirrorless camera you can buy for $1,000
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The Verge
Published: 15.09.2015
The best mirrorless camera you can buy for $1,000
4.4

Your phone's got nothing on these

Samsung NX500 Samsung NX500: Great image quality; comes with 'quirks'
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digitalone.com.sg
Published: 15.07.2015
Samsung NX500: Great image quality; comes with 'quirks'

In a crowded camera market - the "big two" makers, Nikon and Canon, dominate the market for digital single lens reflex (DSLR) and compact cameras, while some smaller players like Fuji, Olympus and Sony dominate the "mirrorless" sector - Samsung is probably not a name that comes to mind when one is shopping for a digital camera. But their small...

Samsung NX500 Samsung NX500 Mirrorless Camera Review: No Sony Killer
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Tom's Guide
Published: 10.06.2015
Samsung NX500 Mirrorless Camera Review: No Sony Killer
3.5

Samsung's new mainstream mirrorless camera has a handsome design and takes good-looking photos, but doesn't beat the rival Sony a6000.

Samsung NX500 Samsung NX500 Preview: The power of the NX1 in the palm of your hand
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DXOMARK
Published: 16.02.2015
Samsung NX500 Preview: The power of the NX1 in the palm of your hand

Samsung’s latest mirrorless hybrid, the NX500, manages to shoehorn many features from the larger NX1 DSLR style camera into a pocket-sized marvel. Packing a 28Mp APS-C sensor, 4k video capture, and impressive performance stats in an under-$1000 camera, the new Samsung NX500 looks to be a tasty proposition for hybrid shooting enthusiasts.

Samsung NX500 Inexpensive cameras take a beating in the smartphone revolution
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Brisbane Times
Published: 22.04.2015
Inexpensive cameras take a beating in the smartphone revolution

One of our excuses for not giving the compact category the attention it deserves is that the images produced by these cameras are so poor that using them and reviewing them is depressing.

Samsung NX500 The NX500 is a great general-purpose ILC, if you don't miss a viewfinder
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CNET
Published: 03.07.2015
The NX500 is a great general-purpose ILC, if you don't miss a viewfinder

Ready for action with great video, the Samsung NX500 is a nice choice for families and travelers.

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Photo Review
Published: 01.06.2015
Samsung NX500
4.4

Most of the technology of the NX1 - including 4K video and efficient connectivity - in an NX300-styled body with no EVF and fewer external controls.

Samsung NX500 Samsung NX500 Review - Image Quality
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Imaging Resource
Published: 05.02.2015
Samsung NX500 Review - Image Quality

Samsung NX500 Review - NX500 Image Quality

Samsung NX500 Review: Samsung NX500
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The Phoblographer
Published: 22.04.2015
Review: Samsung NX500

The Samsung NX500 is a camera that's pretty good for the consumer and enthusiast. But it's got its caveats.

Samsung NX500 Samsung NX500: Small camera with big 4K video-recording power for $800 [REVIEW]
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Mashable
Published: 23.05.2015
Samsung NX500: Small camera with big 4K video-recording power for $800 [REVIEW]

Samsung's $800 NX500 mirrorless camera takes high-res 28-megapixel pictures, and records stunning 4K-resolution video.

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