Canon 1000D vs Samsung NX500
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Canon 1000D vs Samsung NX500 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- No Video
- Canon EF/EF-S Mount
- 502g - 126 x 98 x 65mm
- Announced July 2008
- Also referred to as EOS Rebel XS / Kiss F Digital
- Newer Model is Canon 1100D
(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
- Launched February 2015
- Succeeded the Samsung NX300

Canon 1000D vs Samsung NX500 Overview
Following is a comprehensive assessment of the Canon 1000D and Samsung NX500, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Canon and Samsung. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the 1000D (10MP) and NX500 (28MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizes (APS-C).

The 1000D was launched 7 years prior to the NX500 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Canon 1000D being a Compact SLR camera and the Samsung NX500 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the 1000D grades versus the NX500 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon 1000D vs Samsung NX500 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS 1000D & Samsung NX500. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon 1000D Gallery & Samsung NX500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 1000D over the Samsung NX500
1000D | NX500 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung NX500 over the Canon 1000D
NX500 | 1000D | |||
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Launched | February 2015 | ![]() | July 2008 | More modern by 79 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 1036k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+806k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Canon 1000D and Samsung NX500
1000D | NX500 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen |
Canon 1000D vs Samsung NX500 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon 1000D enjoys physical measurements of 126mm x 98mm x 65mm (5.0" x 3.9" x 2.6") having a weight of 502 grams (1.11 lbs) and the Samsung NX500 has dimensions of 120mm x 64mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7") with a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs).
Check the Canon 1000D and Samsung NX500 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the 1000D vs the NX500.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 1000D and NX500 is 70 and 87 respectively.

Canon 1000D vs Samsung NX500 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is hard to picture the gap between sensor sizes simply by looking at specifications. The image underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the 1000D and NX500.
Plainly, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can expect to see the Samsung NX500 to give you more detail utilizing its extra 18 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged 1000D is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Canon 1000D vs Samsung NX500 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon 1000D vs Samsung NX500 Specifications
Canon EOS 1000D | Samsung NX500 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Samsung |
Model | Canon EOS 1000D | Samsung NX500 |
Also Known as | EOS Rebel XS / Kiss F Digital | - |
Class | Entry-Level DSLR | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Announced | 2008-07-22 | 2015-02-06 |
Body design | Compact SLR | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | DRIMe 5 |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 22.2 x 14.8mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor area | 328.6mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 28MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3888 x 2592 | 6480 x 4320 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 25600 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 51200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 7 | 209 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Canon EF/EF-S | Samsung NX |
Amount of lenses | 326 | 32 |
Crop factor | 1.6 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display diagonal | 2.5" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 1,036k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentamirror) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.51x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/6000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0 frames per second | 9.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 13.00 m (ISO 100) | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off | Smart flash, auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill flash, fill w/redeye reduction, 1st-curtain, 2nd-curtain, off |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/200s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | - | 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 | None | 4096x2160 |
Video file format | - | H.265 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 502 grams (1.11 pounds) | 287 grams (0.63 pounds) |
Dimensions | 126 x 98 x 65mm (5.0" x 3.9" x 2.6") | 120 x 64 x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 62 | 87 |
DXO Color Depth score | 22.0 | 24.8 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.9 | 13.9 |
DXO Low light score | 719 | 1379 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 500 photos | 370 photos |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | BP1130 |
Self timer | Yes (10 sec (2 sec with mirror lock-up)) | Yes (2 - 30 secs) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/MMC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $160 | $800 |