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Samsung NX2000 vs Samsung NX500

Portability
89
Imaging
63
Features
68
Overall
65
Samsung NX2000 front
 
Samsung NX500 front
Portability
87
Imaging
68
Features
80
Overall
72

Samsung NX2000 vs Samsung NX500 Key Specs

Samsung NX2000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 228g - 119 x 65 x 36mm
  • Introduced November 2013
  • Older Model is Samsung NX1100
  • Later Model is Samsung NX3000
Samsung NX500
(Full Review)
  • 28MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise 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
  • Previous Model is Samsung NX300
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Samsung NX2000 vs Samsung NX500 Overview

Below, we will be evaluating the Samsung NX2000 versus Samsung NX500, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras and both of them are offered by Samsung. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the NX2000 (20MP) and NX500 (28MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The NX2000 was released 14 months prior to the NX500 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the NX2000 grades against the NX500 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX2000 over the Samsung NX500

 NX2000 NX500 
Screen dimension3.7"3"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution1152k1036kCrisper screen (+116k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung NX500 over the Samsung NX2000

 NX500 NX2000 
AnnouncedFebruary 2015November 2013Newer by 14 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Samsung NX2000 and Samsung NX500

 NX2000 NX500 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Samsung NX2000 vs Samsung NX500 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera often, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX2000 features exterior dimensions of 119mm x 65mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") having a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Samsung NX500 has measurements of 120mm x 64mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7") with a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the NX2000 against the NX500.

Samsung NX2000 vs Samsung NX500 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the NX2000 and NX500 is 89 and 87 respectively.

Samsung NX2000 vs Samsung NX500 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX2000 vs Samsung NX500 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions purely by looking at technical specs. The image below might give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX2000 and NX500.

As you have seen, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Samsung NX500 to resolve extra detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged NX2000 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung NX2000 vs Samsung NX500 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX2000 vs Samsung NX500 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX2000 vs Samsung NX500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX2000 Portrait photography features
Samsung NX500 Portrait photography features
77
you can focus manually
MP count good (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection focusing
saves RAW files
80
manual focus
resolution is fantastic (28MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports face detection focus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX2000 as a Street photography camera
Samsung NX500 as a Street photography camera
77
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
boasts touch to focus
lighter than competition in class (228g)
very good ISO range (25,600)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
81
has a tilting screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
boasts touch focus
good ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX2000 Sports photography highlights
Samsung NX500 Sports photography highlights
61
MP count good (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
lack of image stabilization
lack of phase detect AF
75
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000s)
resolution is fantastic (28MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX2000 Travel photography highlights
Samsung NX500 Travel photography highlights
72
lighter than competition in class (228 grams)
boasts touch to focus
MP count good (20MP)
missing Timelapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
78
supports bluetooth
boasts touch focus
resolution is fantastic (28 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX2000 Landscape photography factors
Samsung NX500 Landscape photography factors
72
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
big screen (3.7")
MP count good (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
very good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
lack of image stabilization
missing Timelapse recording
80
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
resolution is fantastic (28MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
does not have anti-alias filter
good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung NX2000
Vlogging with Samsung NX500
35
touchscreen enabled
features face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (228 grams)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
missing external microphone port
34
touchscreen
supports face detection focus
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 pxls)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
lack of external microphone jack
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Samsung NX2000 vs Samsung NX500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX2000 and Samsung NX500
 Samsung NX2000Samsung NX500
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung NX2000 Samsung NX500
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2013-11-30 2015-02-06
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - DRIMe 5
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 28MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5472 x 3648 6480 x 4320
Maximum native ISO 25600 25600
Maximum boosted ISO - 51200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 21 209
Lens
Lens support Samsung NX Samsung NX
Number of lenses 32 32
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3.7" 3"
Resolution of display 1,152k dot 1,036k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/6000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 8.0fps 9.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings no built-in flash Smart flash, auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill flash, fill w/redeye reduction, 1st-curtain, 2nd-curtain, off
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1920 x 810 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 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
Maximum 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 Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 228 grams (0.50 lbs) 287 grams (0.63 lbs)
Dimensions 119 x 65 x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") 120 x 64 x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 75 87
DXO Color Depth rating 23.4 24.8
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.3 13.9
DXO Low light rating 908 1379
Other
Battery life 340 images 370 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BP1130 BP1130
Self timer - Yes (2 - 30 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media MicroSD/ MicroSDHC/ MicroSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $599 $800