| General | |
|---|---|
| Brand | Samsung |
| Model | NX500 |
| Predecessor Model | Samsung NX300 |
| MSRP | $799 (with 16-50mm PZ lens) |
| Camera Type | Interchangeable Lens |
| Body Type | Mirrorless |
| Video Capture | |
| Sensor | |
|---|---|
| Sensor Type | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor Size | APS-C |
| Sensor Dimensions | 23.5 x 15.7 mm |
| Total Pixels | 30.7 Megapixel |
| Effective Pixels | 28.2 Megapixel |
| Low Pass Filter | |
| Native ISO Range | 100 - 25,600 |
| Boosted ISO Range | 100 - 51,200 |
| Photo | |
|---|---|
| Processor | DRIMe 5 |
| Max Image Resolution | 6480 x 4320 |
| Other Resolutions | 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 |
| Image Aspect Ratios | 1:1, 3:2, 16:9 |
| JPEG Quality Levels | Super fine, fine, normal |
| Bit Depth | 14-Bit |
| Timelapse Recording | |
| Focus | |
|---|---|
| Autofocus Modes | Multi-area Center Selective single-point Tracking Single Continuous Touch Face Detection Live View |
| Lens Servo | Automatic, Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF |
| Number of Focus Points | 209 |
| Touch-to-Focus | |
| Live View Autofocus | |
| Animal Eye Detection | |
| Vehicle Tracking Mode | |
| Insect Tracking Mode | |
| Contrast Detection for Autofocus | |
| Phase Detection for Autofocus | |
| Optics | |
|---|---|
| Lens Mount | Samsung NX |
| Crop Factor | 1.5x |
| Image Stabilization | |
| Digital Image Stabilization | |
| Screen | |
|---|---|
| Screen Type | Tilting |
| Screen Technology | Super AMOLED |
| Touch Screen | |
| Screen Size | 3.0" |
| Screen Resolution | 1,036k dot |
| Top LCD Screen | |
| Live View | |
| Live Composition | |
| Viewfinder | |
|---|---|
| Viewfinder | |
| Shutter | |
|---|---|
| Min Shutter Speed | 30 sec |
| Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) | 1/6000 sec |
| Max Continuous Shooting | 9.0 fps |
| Flash | |
|---|---|
| Built-in Flash | |
| Flash Modes | Smart flash auto auto w/redeye reduction fill flash fill w/redeye reduction 1st-curtain 2nd-curtain off |
| External Flash Connectivity | |
| External Flash Connection | Hot Shoe |
| Exposure | |
|---|---|
| Exposure Metering Modes | Multi Center-weighted Spot |
| Exposure Compensation | ±5 EV (1/3 EV increments) |
| Exposure Bracketing | ±3 EV (at 1 EV increments) |
| DXO | |
|---|---|
| DxO Low Light ISO | 1379 |
| DxO Color Depth | 24.8 |
| DxO Dynamic Range | 13.9 |
| DxO Overall Score | 87 |
| Video | |
|---|---|
| Video Formats | H.265 |
| Max Video Resolution | 3840 x 2160 |
| Unlimited Video Recording | |
| Recording Limit | 15 min for 4K |
| Terminals | |
|---|---|
| USB Speed | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| HDMI Output | Micro |
| Speaker | Mono |
| Built-in Microphone | Stereo |
| Microphone Input | |
| Headphone Output | |
| Flash Sync Port | |
| Connectivity | |
|---|---|
| Built-in GPS | |
| Built-In Wi-Fi | |
| Wi-Fi Version | 802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz |
| Built-In Bluetooth | |
| Remote Control | wired or via smartphone |
| Environmental | |
|---|---|
| Environmental Sealing | |
| Physical | |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 120 x 64 x 43 mm (4.72 x 2.52 x 1.69") |
| Weight (inc. batteries) | 287 g (0.63 lb / 10.12 oz) |
| Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 6.9 x 6 x 4" |
| Package Weight | 1.9 lb |
| Power and Storage | |
|---|---|
| Battery Pack | BP1130 |
| Battery Life | 370 shots |
| Internal Storage | |
| External Storage | Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Other | |
|---|---|
| Self Timer | 2 - 30 secs |
| Orientation Sensor | |
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