Canon SX500 IS vs Samsung NX2000
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Canon SX500 IS vs Samsung NX2000 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-720mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
- 341g - 104 x 70 x 80mm
- Revealed August 2012
- Successor is Canon SX510 HS
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 228g - 119 x 65 x 36mm
- Introduced November 2013
- Previous Model is Samsung NX1100
- Later Model is Samsung NX3000
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Canon SX500 IS vs Samsung NX2000 Overview
In this write-up, we will be matching up the Canon SX500 IS versus Samsung NX2000, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SX500 IS (16MP) and the NX2000 (20MP) is relatively similar but the SX500 IS (1/2.3") and NX2000 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor sizes.
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The SX500 IS was launched 15 months before the NX2000 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX500 IS being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX2000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise overview of how the SX500 IS scores vs the NX2000 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Canon SX500 IS vs Samsung NX2000 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX500 IS & Samsung NX2000. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX500 IS Gallery & Samsung NX2000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX500 IS over the Samsung NX2000
SX500 IS | NX2000 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung NX2000 over the Canon SX500 IS
NX2000 | SX500 IS | |||
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Introduced | November 2013 | ![]() | August 2012 | Newer by 15 months |
Screen sizing | 3.7" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.7") |
Screen resolution | 1152k | ![]() | 461k | Clearer screen (+691k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Canon SX500 IS and Samsung NX2000
SX500 IS | NX2000 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen |
Canon SX500 IS vs Samsung NX2000 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX500 IS enjoys exterior dimensions of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") with a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs) while the Samsung NX2000 has measurements of 119mm x 65mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") with a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs).
Look at the Canon SX500 IS versus Samsung NX2000 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the SX500 IS against the NX2000.
![Canon SX500 IS vs Samsung NX2000 size comparison Canon SX500 IS vs Samsung NX2000 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX500-IS-vs-Samsung-NX2000-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SX500 IS and NX2000 is 80 and 89 respectively.
![Canon SX500 IS vs Samsung NX2000 top view buttons comparison Canon SX500 IS vs Samsung NX2000 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX500-IS-vs-Samsung-NX2000-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon SX500 IS vs Samsung NX2000 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be tough to see the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing specifications. The pic below will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX500 IS and NX2000.
To sum up, both cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The SX500 IS due to its tinier sensor will make getting bokeh tougher and the Samsung NX2000 will offer more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged SX500 IS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.
![Canon SX500 IS vs Samsung NX2000 sensor size comparison Canon SX500 IS vs Samsung NX2000 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX500-IS-vs-Samsung-NX2000-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon SX500 IS vs Samsung NX2000 Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon SX500 IS vs Samsung NX2000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon SX500 IS vs Samsung NX2000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX500-IS-vs-Samsung-NX2000-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Canon SX500 IS vs Samsung NX2000 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX500 IS | Samsung NX2000 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Samsung |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX500 IS | Samsung NX2000 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2012-08-21 | 2013-11-30 |
Body design | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Digic 4 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5472 x 3648 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
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 | 1 | 21 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Samsung NX |
Lens focal range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | - |
Max aperture | f/3.4-5.8 | - |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 32 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 3.7 inch |
Resolution of display | 461 thousand dot | 1,152 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display tech | TFT Color LCD | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames per second | 8.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 5.00 m | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | no built-in flash |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/1600 secs | 1/180 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1920 x 810 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 341 grams (0.75 pounds) | 228 grams (0.50 pounds) |
Dimensions | 104 x 70 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") | 119 x 65 x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 75 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.4 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.3 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 908 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 195 pictures | 340 pictures |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NB-6L | BP1130 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | - |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC/ MicroSDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail pricing | $299 | $599 |