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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Samsung NX500

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
60
Overall
48
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 front
 
Samsung NX500 front
Portability
87
Imaging
68
Features
80
Overall
72

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Samsung NX500 Key Specs

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 283g - 133 x 71 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2014
Samsung NX500
(Full Review)
  • 28MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Bump to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 287g - 120 x 64 x 43mm
  • Launched February 2015
  • Previous Model is Samsung NX300
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Samsung NX500 Overview

On this page, we will be looking at the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 versus Samsung NX500, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are produced by Samsung. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) and NX500 (28MP) and the Galaxy Camera 2 (1/2.3") and NX500 (APS-C) boast different sensor dimensions.

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The Galaxy Camera 2 was announced 13 months earlier than the NX500 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both cameras have different body design with the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX500 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the Galaxy Camera 2 grades against the NX500 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 over the Samsung NX500

 Galaxy Camera 2 NX500 
Screen dimensions4.8"3"Bigger screen (+1.8")
Screen resolution1037k1036kSharper screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung NX500 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 NX500 Galaxy Camera 2 
LaunchedFebruary 2015January 2014Newer by 13 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Samsung NX500

 Galaxy Camera 2 NX500 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Samsung NX500 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 offers outside measurements of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") and a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs) while the Samsung NX500 has proportions of 120mm x 64mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7") having a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs).

Check out the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 versus Samsung NX500 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the Galaxy Camera 2 vs the NX500.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Samsung NX500 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Galaxy Camera 2 and NX500 is 90 and 87 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Samsung NX500 top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Samsung NX500 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions just by checking technical specs. The image here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Galaxy Camera 2 and NX500.

As you have seen, each of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Galaxy Camera 2 having a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF harder and the Samsung NX500 will give you greater detail with its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged Galaxy Camera 2 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Samsung NX500 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Samsung NX500 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Samsung NX500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Portrait photography factors
Samsung NX500 Portrait photography factors
44
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
80
manual focus
excellent sensor resolution (28MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with face detect focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Street photography highlights
Samsung NX500 Street photography highlights
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus via touch
lighter than competition (283 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
81
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
includes touch to focus
good ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
Sports photography with Samsung NX500
48
excellent zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
good battery life (400 shots)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
75
high shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
excellent sensor resolution (28 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
has phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Travel photography advice
Samsung NX500 Travel photography advice
73
good battery life (400 shots)
lighter than competition (283 grams)
supports bluetooth
comes with focus via touch
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (23mm)
long zoom (483mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
78
connects via bluetooth
includes touch to focus
excellent sensor resolution (28 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Landscape photography advice
Samsung NX500 Landscape photography advice
52
has manual focus
quite wide (23mm)
big screen (4.8")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
good battery life (400 shots)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
80
manual focus
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
excellent sensor resolution (28 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Vlogging factors
Samsung NX500 Vlogging factors
37
quite wide (23mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have mic jack
lighter than competition (283g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly display
34
touchscreen capability
comes with face detect focus
high res video (4096 x 2160 resolution)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
does not have microphone jack
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Samsung NX500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Samsung NX500
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 2Samsung NX500
General Information
Brand Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Samsung NX500
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2014-01-02 2015-02-06
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 1.6GHz Quad-Core Exynos DRIMe 5
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 28 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 6480 x 4320
Highest native ISO 3200 25600
Highest enhanced ISO - 51200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 209
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens zoom range 23-483mm (21.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.9 -
Macro focusing range 10cm -
Total lenses - 32
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 4.8 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,037 thousand dot 1,036 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech HD Super Clear Touch Display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 16 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/6000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames/s 9.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.80 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill-in, slow sync, flash off, redeye fix 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 metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 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 1920x1080 4096x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.265
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 283 gr (0.62 lb) 287 gr (0.63 lb)
Physical dimensions 133 x 71 x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") 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 400 pictures 370 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID Built-in BP1130
Self timer Yes (2, 5, or 10 sec) Yes (2 - 30 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $400 $800