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Nikon D2H vs Samsung NX500

Portability
51
Imaging
42
Features
40
Overall
41
Nikon D2H front
 
Samsung NX500 front
Portability
87
Imaging
68
Features
80
Overall
72

Nikon D2H vs Samsung NX500 Key Specs

Nikon D2H
(Full Review)
  • 4MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 1600
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 1200g - 158 x 150 x 86mm
  • Launched December 2003
  • Earlier Model is Nikon D1H
  • Replacement is Nikon D2Hs
Samsung NX500
(Full Review)
  • 28MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise 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
  • Old Model is Samsung NX300
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Nikon D2H vs Samsung NX500 Overview

Following is a in-depth overview of the Nikon D2H versus Samsung NX500, one is a Pro DSLR and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Nikon and Samsung. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the D2H (4MP) and NX500 (28MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor size (APS-C).

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The D2H was brought out 12 years before the NX500 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Nikon D2H being a Large SLR camera and the Samsung NX500 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a simple summation of how the D2H scores versus the NX500 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D2H over the Samsung NX500

 D2H NX500 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX500 over the Nikon D2H

 NX500 D2H 
IntroducedFebruary 2015December 2003More modern by 135 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1036k211kClearer display (+825k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon D2H and Samsung NX500

 D2H NX500 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Nikon D2H vs Samsung NX500 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon D2H enjoys outside dimensions of 158mm x 150mm x 86mm (6.2" x 5.9" x 3.4") and a weight of 1200 grams (2.65 lbs) and the Samsung NX500 has specifications of 120mm x 64mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7") having a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon D2H versus Samsung NX500 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the D2H compared to the NX500.

Nikon D2H vs Samsung NX500 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D2H and NX500 is 51 and 87 respectively.

Nikon D2H vs Samsung NX500 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D2H vs Samsung NX500 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to see the gap in sensor sizes simply by checking out technical specs. The picture here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the D2H and NX500.

As you have seen, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Samsung NX500 to show greater detail having its extra 24MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged D2H will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon D2H vs Samsung NX500 sensor size comparison

Nikon D2H vs Samsung NX500 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D2H vs Samsung NX500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D2H Portrait photography advice
Samsung NX500 Portrait photography advice
49
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
does not have liveview
megapixel count low (4 megapixels)
80
you can focus manually
great resolution (28MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection focus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon D2H
Street photography with Samsung NX500
52
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
weather sealing
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
81
screen tilts
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
supports focus via touch
good ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D2H Sports photography features
Samsung NX500 Sports photography features
49
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
good sensor size (APS-C)
weather sealing
comes with phase detect AF
does not have liveview
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (4 megapixels)
75
high shutter speed (1/6,000s)
great resolution (28MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
supports phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D2H Travel photography details
Samsung NX500 Travel photography details
42
weather sealing
megapixel count low (4 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
78
has bluetooth
supports focus via touch
great resolution (28MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D2H Landscape photography info
Samsung NX500 Landscape photography info
49
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
weather sealing
tiny screen (2.5")
does not have liveview
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (4 megapixels)
80
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
great resolution (28 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
does not have low pass filter
good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D2H Vlogging info
Samsung NX500 Vlogging info
9
lack of video recording
34
touch screen
provides face detection focus
good video quality (4096 x 2160 pixels)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
missing external microphone jack
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Nikon D2H vs Samsung NX500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D2H and Samsung NX500
 Nikon D2HSamsung NX500
General Information
Brand Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon D2H Samsung NX500
Class Pro DSLR Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2003-12-19 2015-02-06
Body design Large SLR Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - DRIMe 5
Sensor type JFET BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.7 x 15.5mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 367.4mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 4 megapixels 28 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 2464 x 1632 6480 x 4320
Maximum native ISO 1600 25600
Maximum boosted ISO - 51200
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 209
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon F Samsung NX
Number of lenses 309 32
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 2.5 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 211 thousand dot 1,036 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/6000s
Continuous shooting speed 8.0 frames/s 9.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow Smart flash, auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill flash, fill w/redeye reduction, 1st-curtain, 2nd-curtain, off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/250s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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 format - H.265
Microphone 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1200g (2.65 pounds) 287g (0.63 pounds)
Physical dimensions 158 x 150 x 86mm (6.2" x 5.9" x 3.4") 120 x 64 x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 40 87
DXO Color Depth rating 18.9 24.8
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.0 13.9
DXO Low light rating 352 1379
Other
Battery life - 370 pictures
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID - BP1130
Self timer Yes (2 to 20 sec) Yes (2 - 30 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage media Compact Flash (Type I or II) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $253 $800