Samsung NX1000 vs Samsung NX500

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Samsung NX1000 versus Samsung NX500, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras and they are both sold by Samsung. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the NX1000 (20MP) and NX500 (28MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The NX1000 was launched 3 years before the NX500 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the NX1000 matches up against the NX500 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX1000 and Samsung NX500. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung NX1000 Gallery and Samsung NX500 Gallery.

If you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Samsung NX1000 provides physical dimensions of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Samsung NX500 has specifications of 120mm x 64mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7") and a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs).

Compare the Samsung NX1000 versus Samsung NX500 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at the time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the NX1000 and the NX500.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX1000 and NX500 is 90 and 87 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be tough to envision the gap between sensor dimensions just by going over technical specs. The image underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX1000 and NX500.

As you can tell, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Samsung NX500 to offer greater detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged NX1000 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.