Olympus E-P7 vs Samsung NX500
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Olympus E-P7 vs Samsung NX500 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3.00" Tilting Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 337g - 118 x 69 x 38mm
- Released June 2021
(Full Review)
- 28MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- 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
- Revealed February 2015
- Superseded the Samsung NX300
Olympus E-P7 vs Samsung NX500 Overview
Lets look a bit more in depth at the Olympus E-P7 versus Samsung NX500, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by companies Olympus and Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the E-P7 (20MP) and NX500 (28MP) and the E-P7 (Four Thirds) and NX500 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor size.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe E-P7 was introduced 6 years after the NX500 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before we go through a full comparison, below is a simple view of how the E-P7 grades vs the NX500 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus E-P7 vs Samsung NX500 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN E-P7 and Samsung NX500. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus E-P7 Gallery and Samsung NX500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-P7 over the Samsung NX500
E-P7 | NX500 | |||
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Revealed | June 2021 | February 2015 | More modern by 78 months | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 1036k | Clearer screen (+4k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX500 over the Olympus E-P7
NX500 | E-P7 |
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Common features in the Olympus E-P7 and Samsung NX500
E-P7 | NX500 | |||
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Focus manually | More exact focus | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting screen | |
Screen dimension | 3.00" | 3" | Identical screen size | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Olympus E-P7 vs Samsung NX500 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-P7 has physical dimensions of 118mm x 69mm x 38mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") along with a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) while the Samsung NX500 has proportions of 120mm x 64mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7") along with a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs).
Examine the Olympus E-P7 versus Samsung NX500 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at that moment. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the E-P7 compared to the NX500.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-P7 and NX500 is 86 and 87 respectively.
Olympus E-P7 vs Samsung NX500 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizes just by researching specs. The picture underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the E-P7 and NX500.
All in all, both of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The E-P7 using its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field harder and the Samsung NX500 will provide you with greater detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots much more aggressively. The fresher E-P7 should have an edge in sensor tech.
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Olympus E-P7 vs Samsung NX500 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-P7 | Samsung NX500 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Samsung |
Model type | Olympus PEN E-P7 | Samsung NX500 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Released | 2021-06-09 | 2015-02-06 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | DRIMe 5 |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 17.4 x 13mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor area | 226.2mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 28 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 6480 x 4320 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 25600 |
Highest enhanced ISO | - | 51200 |
Min native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Min enhanced ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 121 | 209 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Micro Four Thirds | Samsung NX |
Total lenses | 118 | 32 |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Tilting | Tilting |
Screen size | 3.00 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 1,040 thousand dot | 1,036 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/6000 seconds |
Max silent shutter speed | 1/16000 seconds | - |
Continuous shutter speed | 8.7 frames/s | 9.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.40 m (at ISO 100) | no built-in flash |
Flash options | Redeye, Fill-in, Flash off, Red-eye Slow sync. (1st curtain), Slow sync. (1st curtain), Slow sync. (2nd curtain), Manual | Smart flash, auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill flash, fill w/redeye reduction, 1st-curtain, 2nd-curtain, off |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 52 Mbps, 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 |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 4096x2160 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.265 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | BLS-50 lithium-ion battery & USB charger | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 337g (0.74 lb) | 287g (0.63 lb) |
Dimensions | 118 x 69 x 38mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") | 120 x 64 x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 87 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 24.8 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 13.9 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 1379 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 360 photos | 370 photos |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BLS-50 | BP1130 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 - 30 secs) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch price | $800 | $800 |