Samsung NX500

Samsung NX500 was announced in 2015 and is an APS-C (23.5 x 15.7 mm) Mirrorless camera with 28.2 Megapixel BSI-CMOS sensor. Its native ISO ranges from 100 to 25,600 and expands to 100 - 51,200 in boosted mode. The camera has a Tilting 3.0" screen with 1,036k dot resolution.

Samsung NX500 can capture video up to 3840 x 2160 resolution.

Here is the Samsung NX series lineup, where you can view and compare the main specifications of the cameras within the same series.

Samsung NX series lineup

	Model	Date	Sensor	Native ISO	Screen	Price
	Samsung NX500	February 2015	28.2 MP APS-C	100 - 25,600	Tilting 3.0" 1,036k dot Touchscreen	amazon B&H
	Samsung NX1 Compare	September 2014	28.2 MP APS-C	100 - 25,600	Tilting 3.0" 1,036k dot Touchscreen	amazon B&H
	Samsung NX3000 Compare	May 2014	20.3 MP APS-C	100 - 25,600	Tilting 3.0" 461k dot	amazon B&H
	Samsung NX mini Compare	March 2014	20.5 MP 1-inch	160 - 12,800	Tilting 3.0" 461k dot Touchscreen	amazon B&H
	Samsung NX30 Compare	January 2014	20.3 MP APS-C	100 - 25,600	Articulated 3.0" 1,036k dot Touchscreen	amazon B&H
	Samsung NX2000 Compare	November 2013	20.3 MP APS-C	100 - 25,600	Fixed 3.7" 1,152k dot Touchscreen	amazon B&H
	Samsung NX300 Compare	November 2013	20.3 MP APS-C	100 - 25,600	Tilting 3.3" 768k dot Touchscreen	amazon B&H
	Samsung Galaxy NX Compare	June 2013	20.3 MP APS-C	100 - 25,600	Fixed 4.8" 922k dot Touchscreen	amazon B&H
	Samsung NX1100 Compare	April 2013	20.3 MP APS-C	100 - 12,800	Fixed 3.0" 921k dot	amazon B&H
	Samsung NX300M Compare	January 2013	20.3 MP APS-C	100 - 25,600	Tilting 3.3" 768k dot Touchscreen	amazon B&H
	Samsung NX210 Compare	August 2012	20.3 MP APS-C	100 - 12,800	Fixed 3.0" 614k dot	amazon B&H
	Samsung NX20 Compare	April 2012	20.3 MP APS-C	100 - 12,800	Articulated 3.0" 614k dot	amazon B&H
	Samsung NX1000 Compare	April 2012	20.3 MP APS-C	100 - 12,800	Fixed 3.0" 921k dot	amazon B&H
	Samsung NX200 Compare	February 2012	20 MP APS-C	100 - 12,800	Fixed 3.0" 614k dot	amazon B&H
	Samsung NX11 Compare	December 2010	15 MP APS-C	100 - 3,200	Fixed 3.0" 614k dot	amazon B&H
	Samsung NX100 Compare	September 2010	15 MP APS-C	100 - 6,400	Fixed 3.0" 614k dot	amazon B&H
	Samsung NX5 Compare	June 2010	15 MP APS-C	100 - 3,200	Fixed 3.0" 230k dot	amazon B&H
	Samsung NX10 Compare	April 2010	15 MP APS-C	100 - 3,200	Fixed 3.0" 614k dot	amazon B&H

You can view their side-by-side comparison here: Samsung NX500 vs NX1 vs NX3000 vs NX mini vs NX30 vs NX2000.

In this section we present pros and cons of Samsung NX500.

Here we are comparing Samsung NX500 to its predecessor NX300 and displaying the major changes.

For more detailed comparison between the models please visit Samsung NX500 vs NX300.

Tilting Touchscreen

Samsung NX500 has a 3.0" Tilting touchscreen with 1,036k dot resolution. Tilting screen makes this camera very useful for photography purposes but not so useful for video shooting.

BSI-CMOS Sensor

Samsung NX500 features a 28.2 megapixel APS-C BSI-CMOS sensor with dimensions of 23.5 x 15.7 mm and a total area of 369 mm². Its native ISO range is 100 - 25,600 and expands to 100 - 51,200 in boosted mode.

The camera has BSI-CMOS sensor, short for Backside Illuminated Complementary Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor sensor. In traditional CMOS sensors, the wiring and circuitry are located on the front side of the sensor, which can block some of the incoming light. BSI technology flips this design by placing the photosensitive elements (pixels) on the backside of the sensor, allowing more light to reach the pixels. This significantly enhances light sensitivity and improves low-light performance. BSI-CMOS sensors are particularly effective in low-light conditions, as they can capture more light, resulting in brighter and less noisy images. This makes them well-suited for indoor and night photography. BSI-CMOS sensors deliver a higher SNR and reduced cross-talk.

Here is a sensor size comparison chart where you can see how Samsung NX500's APS-C sensor compares with other types of sensors:

Sensor size chart

	Sensor	Dimensions	Area	Aspect Ratio	Crop Factor
	Medium Format	44 x 33 mm	1452 mm2	4:3	0.79x
	Full Frame	36 x 24 mm	864 mm2	3:2	1x
	APS-H	27 x 18 mm	486 mm2	3:2	1.3x
	APS-C	23.5 x 15.7 mm	369 mm2	3:2	1.5x
	APS-C (Canon)	22.3 x 14.9 mm	332.3 mm2	3:2	1.6x
	Micro Four Thirds	17.4 x 13 mm	226.2 mm2	4:3	2x
	1-inch	13.2 x 8.8 mm	116.2 mm2	3:2	2.7x
	1/1.7-inch	7.44 x 5.58 mm	41.5 mm2	4:3	4.7x
	1/2.3-inch	6.17 x 4.55 mm	28.1 mm2	4:3	5.6x

Camera is equipped with DRIMe 5 processor and can take pictures up to 6480 x 4320 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolutions like 6480 x 3648, 4320 x 4320, 4560 x 3040, 4605 x 2592, 3088 x 3088, 3264 x 2176, 3328 x 1872, 2160 x 2160, 2112 x 1408, 2048 x 1152, 1408 x 1408 with 1:1, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios.

Lens Mount

Samsung NX500 has Samsung NX lens mount. Due to APS-C sensor its crop factor (also called lens multiplier) is 1.5x. This means that a 35mm equivalent focal length of the mounted lens will be equal to its actual focal length times 1.5.

No Low-Pass Filter

There is no optical low-pass filter (OLPF), also known as an anti-aliasing filter, in front of the sensor. This results in a slightly sharper image but may also introduce moiré patterns and aliasing artifacts when photographing subjects with fine, repetitive patterns or details.

No In-Body Image Stabilization

The camera does not have in-body image stabilization (IBIS) so it needs lenses with optical image stabilization for vibration reduction.

Built-in Wi-Fi

Camera has a built-in Wi-Fi (802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz) which allows to easily transfer photos and videos from the camera to other Wi-Fi-enabled devices, such as smartphones, tablets, printers, or computers. This eliminates the need for cables and allows for quick and convenient media sharing and social media integration. It gives you the ability to control your camera remotely using a smartphone or tablet. This is particularly useful for taking self-portraits, group shots, or capturing images in challenging conditions without having to touch the camera. Firmware updates can also be downloaded and installed wirelessly.
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Bluetooth

Camera has a built-in Bluetooth which lets you to connect the camera to a smartphone or a dedicated remote control device. This allows you to remotely trigger the camera, adjust settings and controls remotely through a paired mobile app. While Wi-Fi is generally faster for transferring larger files, Bluetooth can be used for small, selective transfers, it can provide real-time information about your camera's battery status, memory card capacity, and other key settings directly on your paired smartphone or smartwatch.
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USB Input and HDMI Output

Samsung NX500 has a USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) input for data transfer. There is a Micro HDMI connector for video signal output.

Battery

Samsung NX500 comes with BP1130 battery pack with battery life of 370 shots.

External Storage Slots

The camera has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot.

Shutter

Samsung NX500's shutter speed can go up to 1/6000 sec. Camera can shoot continuously up to 9.0 fps.

Flash

Samsung NX500 has no built-in flash but an external flash may be connected via Hot Shoe.

Samsung NX500 has dimensions of 120 x 64 x 43 mm (4.72 x 2.52 x 1.69"). It weighs 287 g (0.63 lb / 10.12 oz), so it is a lightweight camera.

120 mm (4.72")

64 mm (2.52")

64 mm (2.52")

43 mm (1.69")