Samsung NX200 vs Samsung NX500

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Samsung NX200 vs Samsung NX500, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras and they are both designed by Samsung. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the NX200 (20MP) and NX500 (28MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The NX200 was brought out 3 years prior to the NX500 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the NX200 grades versus the NX500 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX200 & Samsung NX500. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung NX200 Gallery & Samsung NX500 Gallery.

If you are intending to travel with your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX200 has got physical measurements of 117mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") along with a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Samsung NX500 has measurements of 120mm x 64mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung NX200 vs Samsung NX500 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the NX200 vs the NX500.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX200 and NX500 is 90 and 87 respectively.

More often than not, it's hard to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions only by checking out specifications. The image here will give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the NX200 and NX500.

To sum up, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Samsung NX500 to produce extra detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged NX200 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.