Clicky

Nikon 1 S2 vs Samsung NX500

Portability
93
Imaging
45
Features
60
Overall
51
Nikon 1 S2 front
 
Samsung NX500 front
Portability
87
Imaging
68
Features
80
Overall
72

Nikon 1 S2 vs Samsung NX500 Key Specs

Nikon 1 S2
(Full Review)
  • 14.2MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon 1 Mount
  • 190g - 101 x 61 x 29mm
  • Revealed May 2014
  • Succeeded the Nikon 1 S1
Samsung NX500
(Full Review)
  • 28MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Increase to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 287g - 120 x 64 x 43mm
  • Announced February 2015
  • Older Model is Samsung NX300
TikTok Developing Photo App to Challenge Instagram's Dominance

Nikon 1 S2 vs Samsung NX500 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Nikon 1 S2 and Samsung NX500, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by companies Nikon and Samsung. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the 1 S2 (14.2MP) and NX500 (28MP) and the 1 S2 (1") and NX500 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor sizing.

Fujifilm accuses Eastman Kodak of patent violation in new lawsuit

The 1 S2 was announced 8 months prior to the NX500 and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the 1 S2 matches up against the NX500 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Nikon Coolpix camera search on Google skyrockets by 8,500%
	
	

Reasons to pick Nikon 1 S2 over the Samsung NX500

 1 S2 NX500 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX500 over the Nikon 1 S2

 NX500 1 S2 
AnnouncedFebruary 2015May 2014Fresher by 8 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1036k460kSharper screen (+576k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon 1 S2 and Samsung NX500

 1 S2 NX500 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Nikon 1 S2 vs Samsung NX500 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon 1 S2 comes with outer dimensions of 101mm x 61mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX500 has proportions of 120mm x 64mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs).

Check the Nikon 1 S2 and Samsung NX500 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is a front view size comparison of the 1 S2 compared to the NX500.

Nikon 1 S2 vs Samsung NX500 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 1 S2 and NX500 is 93 and 87 respectively.

Nikon 1 S2 vs Samsung NX500 top view buttons comparison

Nikon 1 S2 vs Samsung NX500 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's hard to see the difference between sensor sizing only by checking technical specs. The photograph below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the 1 S2 and NX500.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The 1 S2 having a tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field more challenging and the Samsung NX500 will resolve greater detail with its extra 13.8MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older 1 S2 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon 1 S2 vs Samsung NX500 sensor size comparison

Nikon 1 S2 vs Samsung NX500 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon 1 S2 vs Samsung NX500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Europe Approves Revolutionary AI Legislation

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon 1 S2 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung NX500 as a Portrait photography camera
60
manual focus
megapixel count good (14.2 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
offers face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
can't use external flash
80
focusing manually
sensor resolution is excellent (28MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect focusing
exports RAW files
Leica struggles with L-Mount camera sales, tougher than Q or M

Street Comparison

Nikon 1 S2 as a Street photography camera
Samsung NX500 as a Street photography camera
71
sensor size is nice (1")
saves RAW formats
lighter than competition (190 grams)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
81
screen tilts
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
has focus via touch
very good high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
Peek Behind the Lens of 'Photographer' and Their Go-To Cameras

Sports Comparison

Nikon 1 S2 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung NX500 as a Sports photography camera
60
quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
fast continuous shooting (60.0 frames/s)
megapixel count good (14.2 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
offers tracking autofocus
supports phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
low battery (270 CIPA)
75
great max shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
sensor resolution is excellent (28MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
has phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
Google AI Gemini Could Enhance iPhone Experience, Talks Suggest

Travel Comparison

Nikon 1 S2 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung NX500 as a Travel photography camera
66
lighter than competition (190 grams)
megapixel count good (14.2MP)
built-in flash
no Time Lapse function
low battery (270 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
78
has bluetooth
has focus via touch
sensor resolution is excellent (28MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
Apple patent reveals improved iPhone camera durability

Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon 1 S2
Landscape photography with Samsung NX500
60
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
megapixel count good (14.2MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
saves RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
low battery (270 per charge)
no Time Lapse function
80
focusing manually
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
sensor resolution is excellent (28MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have low pass filter
very good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
AI-Powered Photo Editing Tools Could Be Added to WhatsApp

Vlogging Comparison

Nikon 1 S2 Vlogging highlights
Samsung NX500 Vlogging highlights
33
offers face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (190 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
no external mic jack
34
screen is touchscreen
provides face detect focusing
high res video (4096 x 2160 resolution)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
no microphone port
Ulanzi's Tripod Ensures Ultra Smooth Filming

Nikon 1 S2 vs Samsung NX500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon 1 S2 and Samsung NX500
 Nikon 1 S2Samsung NX500
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon 1 S2 Samsung NX500
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2014-05-21 2015-02-06
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed 4A DRIMe 5
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1" APS-C
Sensor measurements 13.1 x 8.8mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 115.3mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 14.2MP 28MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4592 x 3072 6480 x 4320
Maximum native ISO 12800 25600
Maximum boosted ISO - 51200
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 171 209
Cross focus points 73 -
Lens
Lens mount Nikon 1 Samsung NX
Available lenses 13 32
Focal length multiplier 2.7 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 1,036 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/6000 seconds
Highest silent shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shooting speed 60.0fps 9.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - no built-in flash
Flash settings Fill, fill w/slow sync, rear curtain sync, rear curtain w/ slow sync, redeye reduction, redeye reduction w/slow sync, off Smart flash, auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill flash, fill w/redeye reduction, 1st-curtain, 2nd-curtain, off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) 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 1920x1080 4096x2160
Video data format MPEG-4 H.265
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Optional Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 190 gr (0.42 lbs) 287 gr (0.63 lbs)
Physical dimensions 101 x 61 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") 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 270 photographs 370 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL22 BP1130
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 - 30 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch price $450 $800