Samsung GX-10 vs Samsung NX500
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Samsung GX-10 vs Samsung NX500 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 793g - 142 x 101 x 70mm
- Revealed September 2006
- Newer Model is Samsung GX-20
(Full Review)
- 28MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Expand to 51200)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 287g - 120 x 64 x 43mm
- Released February 2015
- Older Model is Samsung NX300
Samsung GX-10 vs Samsung NX500 Overview
Here is a in-depth assessment of the Samsung GX-10 versus Samsung NX500, former being a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both are offered by Samsung. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the GX-10 (10MP) and NX500 (28MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor size (APS-C).
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe GX-10 was launched 9 years before the NX500 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung GX-10 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Samsung NX500 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before we go through a full comparison, below is a short overview of how the GX-10 scores against the NX500 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Samsung GX-10 vs Samsung NX500 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung GX-10 & Samsung NX500. The complete galleries are available at Samsung GX-10 Gallery & Samsung NX500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung GX-10 over the Samsung NX500
GX-10 | NX500 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung NX500 over the Samsung GX-10
NX500 | GX-10 | |||
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Released | February 2015 | September 2006 | Fresher by 102 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 1036k | 210k | Sharper display (+826k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Samsung GX-10 and Samsung NX500
GX-10 | NX500 | |||
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Focus manually | More exact focusing | |||
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen |
Samsung GX-10 vs Samsung NX500 Physical Comparison
If you are going to carry your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and size. The Samsung GX-10 has external measurements of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") having a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs) and the Samsung NX500 has specifications of 120mm x 64mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7") along with a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs).
Check the Samsung GX-10 versus Samsung NX500 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the GX-10 against the NX500.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GX-10 and NX500 is 59 and 87 respectively.
Samsung GX-10 vs Samsung NX500 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be hard to envision the gap in sensor sizing purely by viewing specifications. The graphic below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the GX-10 and NX500.
Plainly, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Samsung NX500 to render greater detail utilizing its extra 18 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older GX-10 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.
Samsung GX-10 vs Samsung NX500 Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung GX-10 vs Samsung NX500 Specifications
Samsung GX-10 | Samsung NX500 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Samsung | Samsung |
Model | Samsung GX-10 | Samsung NX500 |
Type | Advanced DSLR | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2006-09-21 | 2015-02-06 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | DRIMe 5 |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor surface area | 369.0mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 28MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 3872 x 2592 | 6480 x 4320 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 25600 |
Highest boosted ISO | - | 51200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | 209 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Pentax KAF2 | Samsung NX |
Total lenses | 151 | 32 |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 2.5" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 210 thousand dot | 1,036 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 95% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.64x | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/6000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0 frames per second | 9.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | - | no built-in flash |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction | Smart flash, auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill flash, fill w/redeye reduction, 1st-curtain, 2nd-curtain, off |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/180 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | - | 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 | None | 4096x2160 |
Video file format | - | H.265 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 793g (1.75 lb) | 287g (0.63 lb) |
Dimensions | 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") | 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 | - | 370 images |
Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | BP1130 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 - 30 secs) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/MMC/SDHC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at launch | $850 | $800 |