Samsung NX1 vs Samsung NX500
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Samsung NX1 vs Samsung NX500 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 28MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Expand to 51200)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 550g - 139 x 102 x 66mm
- Released September 2014
(Full Review)
- 28MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Push to 51200)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 287g - 120 x 64 x 43mm
- Announced February 2015
- Replaced the Samsung NX300
Samsung NX1 vs Samsung NX500 Overview
Following is a complete assessment of the Samsung NX1 and Samsung NX500, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both are produced by Samsung. The sensor resolution of the NX1 (28MP) and the NX500 (28MP) is pretty similar and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (APS-C).
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe NX1 was announced 4 months prior to the NX500 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX500 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the NX1 matches up against the NX500 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Samsung NX1 vs Samsung NX500 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX1 & Samsung NX500. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung NX1 Gallery & Samsung NX500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX1 over the Samsung NX500
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Reasons to pick Samsung NX500 over the Samsung NX1
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Common features in the Samsung NX1 and Samsung NX500
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Announced | September 2014 | February 2015 | Similar age | |
Focus manually | More exact focus | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen sizing | |
Screen resolution | 1036k | 1036k | Exact same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Samsung NX1 vs Samsung NX500 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX1 provides exterior measurements of 139mm x 102mm x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") having a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) while the Samsung NX500 has dimensions of 120mm x 64mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs).
Take a look at the Samsung NX1 and Samsung NX500 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the NX1 against the NX500.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the NX1 and NX500 is 66 and 87 respectively.
Samsung NX1 vs Samsung NX500 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reviewing specs. The pic underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the NX1 and NX500.
As you can plainly see, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of files but you should really factor the age of the products into consideration.
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Samsung NX1 vs Samsung NX500 Specifications
Samsung NX1 | Samsung NX500 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Samsung | Samsung |
Model type | Samsung NX1 | Samsung NX500 |
Type | Pro Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Released | 2014-09-15 | 2015-02-06 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | DRIMe 5 | DRIMe 5 |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor surface area | 369.0mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 28 megapixel | 28 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 6480 x 4320 | 6480 x 4320 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 25600 |
Highest boosted ISO | 51200 | 51200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 209 | 209 |
Cross type focus points | 153 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Samsung NX | Samsung NX |
Total lenses | 32 | 32 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 1,036k dot | 1,036k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/6000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 15.0 frames per sec | 9.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 11.00 m (ISO 100) | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | - | 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 exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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 | 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 | 4096x2160 | 4096x2160 |
Video data format | H.265 | H.265 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 550g (1.21 lb) | 287g (0.63 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 139 x 102 x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") | 120 x 64 x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 83 | 87 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 24.2 | 24.8 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 13.2 | 13.9 |
DXO Low light rating | 1363 | 1379 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 500 images | 370 images |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BP1900 | BP1130 |
Self timer | Yes (2 - 30 secs) | Yes (2 - 30 secs) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I/II) | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $1,500 | $800 |