Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Samsung NX500

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.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Samsung NX500. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Gallery and Samsung NX500 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.