Nikon B500 vs Samsung NX1

The following is a thorough overview of the Nikon B500 vs Samsung NX1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the B500 (16MP) and NX1 (28MP) and the B500 (1/2.3") and NX1 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The B500 was launched 18 months after the NX1 making them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Nikon B500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung NX1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summary of how the B500 grades vs the NX1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix B500 & Samsung NX1. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon B500 Gallery & Samsung NX1 Gallery.

If you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon B500 provides outer measurements of 114mm x 78mm x 95mm (4.5" x 3.1" x 3.7") and a weight of 541 grams (1.19 lbs) and the Samsung NX1 has measurements of 139mm x 102mm x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") along with a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the B500 compared to the NX1.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the B500 and NX1 is 68 and 66 respectively.

Often, it is difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions only by checking out technical specs. The picture here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the B500 and NX1.

As you can tell, both cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The B500 because of its smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF more challenging and the Samsung NX1 will produce extra detail utilizing its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images way more aggressively. The more recent B500 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.