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Canon G5 X MII vs Samsung NX500

Portability
86
Imaging
55
Features
76
Overall
63
Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark II front
 
Samsung NX500 front
Portability
87
Imaging
68
Features
80
Overall
72

Canon G5 X MII vs Samsung NX500 Key Specs

Canon G5 X MII
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-120mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 340g - 111 x 61 x 46mm
  • Revealed July 2019
  • Previous Model is Canon G5 X
Samsung NX500
(Full Review)
  • 28MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Bump to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 287g - 120 x 64 x 43mm
  • Introduced February 2015
  • Previous Model is Samsung NX300
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Canon G5 X MII vs Samsung NX500 Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Canon G5 X MII vs Samsung NX500, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Canon and Samsung. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the G5 X MII (20MP) and NX500 (28MP) and the G5 X MII (1") and NX500 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The G5 X MII was revealed 4 years after the NX500 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon G5 X MII being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Samsung NX500 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the G5 X MII matches up vs the NX500 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon G5 X MII over the Samsung NX500

 G5 X MII NX500 
IntroducedJuly 2019February 2015Newer by 54 months
Screen resolution1040k1036kClearer screen (+4k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung NX500 over the Canon G5 X MII

 NX500 G5 X MII 

Common features in the Canon G5 X MII and Samsung NX500

 G5 X MII NX500 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Canon G5 X MII vs Samsung NX500 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera often, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon G5 X MII provides outer dimensions of 111mm x 61mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.8") along with a weight of 340 grams (0.75 lbs) while the Samsung NX500 has measurements of 120mm x 64mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7") and a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon G5 X MII vs Samsung NX500 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the G5 X MII and the NX500.

Canon G5 X MII vs Samsung NX500 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G5 X MII and NX500 is 86 and 87 respectively.

Canon G5 X MII vs Samsung NX500 top view buttons comparison

Canon G5 X MII vs Samsung NX500 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its hard to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions just by viewing technical specs. The picture here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the G5 X MII and NX500.

As you have seen, the two cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The G5 X MII having a smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF tougher and the Samsung NX500 will result in more detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more modern G5 X MII is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon G5 X MII vs Samsung NX500 sensor size comparison

Canon G5 X MII vs Samsung NX500 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G5 X MII vs Samsung NX500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G5 X MII Portrait photography factors
Samsung NX500 Portrait photography factors
66
focusing manually
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
provides face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
no external flash support
80
you can focus manually
megapixel count fantastic (28MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon G5 X MII
Street photography with Samsung NX500
84
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
nice sensor size (1")
exports RAW formats
includes touch to focus
81
screen tilts up and down
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
supports touch to focus
very good high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon G5 X MII Sports photography factors
Samsung NX500 Sports photography factors
65
quiet shutter (1/25,600 seconds)
high fps (30.0 fps)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
provides tracking focus
low battery power (230 CIPA)
does not have phase detect autofocus
75
high shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
megapixel count fantastic (28 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
supports phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon G5 X MII Travel photography information
Samsung NX500 Travel photography information
80
has bluetooth
includes touch to focus
good megapixels (20MP)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
relatively wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
low battery power (230 shots)
78
has bluetooth
supports touch to focus
megapixel count fantastic (28 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G5 X MII Landscape photography details
Samsung NX500 Landscape photography details
70
focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
exports RAW formats
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
low battery power (230 per charge)
80
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3")
megapixel count fantastic (28MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
does not have anti aliasing filter
very good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G5 X MII Vlogging details
Samsung NX500 Vlogging details
80
relatively wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
doesn't have microphone port
34
screen is touchscreen
provides face detection autofocus
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 pxls)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
no external mic port
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Canon G5 X MII vs Samsung NX500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G5 X MII and Samsung NX500
 Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark IISamsung NX500
General Information
Make Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark II Samsung NX500
Category Large Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2019-07-09 2015-02-06
Body design Large Sensor Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 8 DRIMe 5
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 13.2 x 8.8mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 116.2mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 28MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5472 x 3648 6480 x 4320
Max native ISO 12800 25600
Max boosted ISO 25600 51200
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 209
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/1.8-2.8 -
Macro focus range 5cm -
Amount of lenses - 32
Crop factor 2.7 1.5
Screen
Range of display Tilting Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,040k dot 1,036k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/6000s
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/25600s -
Continuous shooting speed 30.0 frames per sec 9.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.50 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, on, slow synchro, off Smart flash, auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill flash, fill w/redeye reduction, 1st-curtain, 2nd-curtain, off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC 3840 x 2160 (30p), 4096 x 2160 (24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480
Max video resolution 3840x2160 4096x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.265
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 340 gr (0.75 pounds) 287 gr (0.63 pounds)
Dimensions 111 x 61 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.8") 120 x 64 x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 87
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.9
DXO Low light score not tested 1379
Other
Battery life 230 photos 370 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - BP1130
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 - 30 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $900 $800