Samsung GX-10 vs Samsung NX500

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).

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.