Nikon Z50 vs Samsung NX500
74 Imaging
67 Features
84 Overall
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87 Imaging
67 Features
80 Overall
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Nikon Z50 vs Samsung NX500 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 21MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Bump to 204800)
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Nikon Z Mount
- 397g - 127 x 94 x 60mm
- Released October 2019
(Full Review)
- 28MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost 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
- Superseded the Samsung NX300

Nikon Z50 vs Samsung NX500 Overview
Here is a comprehensive comparison of the Nikon Z50 vs Samsung NX500, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by companies Nikon and Samsung. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the Z50 (21MP) and NX500 (28MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (APS-C).

The Z50 was launched 4 years later than the NX500 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon Z50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX500 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple view of how the Z50 scores against the NX500 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Nikon Z50 vs Samsung NX500 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Z50 and Samsung NX500. The complete galleries are available at Nikon Z50 Gallery and Samsung NX500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon Z50 over the Samsung NX500
Z50 | NX500 | |||
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Introduced | October 2019 | ![]() | February 2015 | Fresher by 57 months |
Screen size | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 1036k | Crisper screen (+4k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX500 over the Nikon Z50
NX500 | Z50 |
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Common features in the Nikon Z50 and Samsung NX500
Z50 | NX500 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Tilting | Tilting screen |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Nikon Z50 vs Samsung NX500 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon Z50 features physical measurements of 127mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") accompanied by a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs) while the Samsung NX500 has measurements of 120mm x 64mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs).
Look at the Nikon Z50 vs Samsung NX500 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at that moment. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the Z50 vs the NX500.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Z50 and NX500 is 74 and 87 respectively.

Nikon Z50 vs Samsung NX500 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizing purely by looking through specs. The photograph below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Z50 and NX500.
All in all, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Samsung NX500 to provide you with greater detail utilizing its extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more recent Z50 provides an advantage in sensor tech.

Nikon Z50 vs Samsung NX500 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon Z50 vs Samsung NX500 Specifications
Nikon Z50 | Samsung NX500 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Nikon | Samsung |
Model | Nikon Z50 | Samsung NX500 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Released | 2019-10-10 | 2015-02-06 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Expeed 6 | DRIMe 5 |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor area | 369.0mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 21 megapixels | 28 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 5568 x 3712 | 6480 x 4320 |
Maximum native ISO | 51200 | 25600 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 204800 | 51200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 209 | 209 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Nikon Z | Samsung NX |
Total lenses | 15 | 32 |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 3.2 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 1,040 thousand dots | 1,036 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/6000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 11.0 frames/s | 9.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 7.00 m (at ISO 100) | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | - | Smart flash, auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill flash, fill w/redeye reduction, 1st-curtain, 2nd-curtain, off |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 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 | 3840x2160 | 4096x2160 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.265 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 397 gr (0.88 lb) | 287 gr (0.63 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 127 x 94 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") | 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 | 320 pictures | 370 pictures |
Style of battery | Built-in | Battery Pack |
Battery model | EN-EL25 | BP1130 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 - 30 secs) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $857 | $800 |