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Canon 1000D vs Samsung NX500

Portability
70
Imaging
49
Features
33
Overall
42
Canon EOS 1000D front
 
Samsung NX500 front
Portability
87
Imaging
67
Features
80
Overall
72

Canon 1000D vs Samsung NX500 Key Specs

Canon 1000D
(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
Samsung NX500
(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
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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).

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon 1000D over the Samsung NX500

 1000D NX500 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX500 over the Canon 1000D

 NX500 1000D 
LaunchedFebruary 2015July 2008More modern by 79 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1036k230kSharper display (+806k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon 1000D and Samsung NX500

 1000D NX500 
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).

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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.

Canon 1000D vs Samsung NX500 size comparison

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

Canon 1000D vs Samsung NX500 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon 1000D vs Samsung NX500 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 1000D vs Samsung NX500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 1000D Portrait photography advice
Samsung NX500 Portrait photography advice
59
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
MP count low (10MP)
80
has manual focus
fantastic resolution (28 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes face detection focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon 1000D Street photography details
Samsung NX500 Street photography details
58
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
81
screen tilts
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
comes with focus via touch
good ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 1000D as a Sports photography camera
Samsung NX500 as a Sports photography camera
41
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect autofocus
slow fps (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
bad battery (500 per charge)
75
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000 seconds)
fantastic resolution (28 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon 1000D Travel photography factors
Samsung NX500 Travel photography factors
45
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
bad battery (500 per charge)
MP count low (10MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
78
has bluetooth
comes with focus via touch
fantastic resolution (28MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 1000D Landscape photography details
Samsung NX500 Landscape photography details
48
focusing manually
switch lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen is small (2.5 inches)
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
bad battery (500 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse mode
79
has manual focus
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
fantastic resolution (28 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
does not have anti aliasing filter
good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon 1000D
Vlogging with Samsung NX500
9
can't shoot video
34
touchscreen capability
includes face detection focus
high res video (4096 x 2160 resolution)
does not have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
does not have external mic jack
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Canon 1000D vs Samsung NX500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 1000D and Samsung NX500
 Canon EOS 1000DSamsung NX500
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