Nikon D2H vs Samsung NX500
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Nikon D2H vs Samsung NX500 Key Specs
(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
(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
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).
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 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.
Nikon D2H vs Samsung NX500 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon D2H and Samsung NX500. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon D2H Gallery and Samsung NX500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon D2H over the Samsung NX500
D2H | NX500 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung NX500 over the Nikon D2H
NX500 | D2H | |||
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Introduced | February 2015 | December 2003 | More modern by 135 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display size | 3" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 1036k | 211k | Clearer display (+825k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Nikon D2H and Samsung NX500
D2H | NX500 | |||
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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.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.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D2H and NX500 is 51 and 87 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Nikon D2H vs Samsung NX500 Specifications
Nikon D2H | Samsung NX500 | |
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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 |