Samsung NX200 vs Samsung NX500
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80 Overall
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Samsung NX200 vs Samsung NX500 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 223g - 117 x 63 x 36mm
- Introduced February 2012
- Replaced the Samsung NX100
- Updated by Samsung NX210
(Full Review)
- 28MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Bump to 51200)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 287g - 120 x 64 x 43mm
- Launched February 2015
- Replaced the Samsung NX300
Samsung NX200 vs Samsung NX500 Overview
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).
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe 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.
Samsung NX200 vs Samsung NX500 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX200 over the Samsung NX500
NX200 | NX500 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung NX500 over the Samsung NX200
NX500 | NX200 | |||
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Launched | February 2015 | February 2012 | Newer by 35 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 1036k | 614k | Crisper screen (+422k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Samsung NX200 and Samsung NX500
NX200 | NX500 | |||
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Manually focus | Very precise focusing | |||
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen |
Samsung NX200 vs Samsung NX500 Physical Comparison
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.
Samsung NX200 vs Samsung NX500 Sensor Comparison
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.
Samsung NX200 vs Samsung NX500 Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung NX200 vs Samsung NX500 Specifications
Samsung NX200 | Samsung NX500 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Samsung | Samsung |
Model | Samsung NX200 | Samsung NX500 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2012-02-28 | 2015-02-06 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | DRIMe 5 |
Sensor type | 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 | 20 megapixels | 28 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 6480 x 4320 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 25600 |
Highest boosted ISO | - | 51200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 15 | 209 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Samsung NX | Samsung NX |
Amount of lenses | 32 | 32 |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 614k dots | 1,036k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | Active Matrix OLED screen | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/6000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 7.0 frames/s | 9.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual | Smart flash, auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill flash, fill w/redeye reduction, 1st-curtain, 2nd-curtain, off |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/180s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 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 format | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.265 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 223 gr (0.49 pounds) | 287 gr (0.63 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 117 x 63 x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") | 120 x 64 x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 69 | 87 |
DXO Color Depth score | 22.6 | 24.8 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.6 | 13.9 |
DXO Low light score | 618 | 1379 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 photos | 370 photos |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BC1030 | BP1130 |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) | Yes (2 - 30 secs) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $818 | $800 |