Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Samsung NX500
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Samsung NX500 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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.
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Samsung NX500 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 over the Samsung NX500
Galaxy Camera 2 | NX500 | |||
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Screen dimensions | 4.8" | 3" | Bigger screen (+1.8") | |
Screen resolution | 1037k | 1036k | Sharper screen (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX500 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
NX500 | Galaxy Camera 2 | |||
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Launched | February 2015 | January 2014 | Newer by 13 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Samsung NX500
Galaxy Camera 2 | NX500 | |||
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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.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.
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.
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Samsung NX500 Specifications
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 | Samsung NX500 | |
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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 |