Samsung NX mini vs Samsung NX500

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      Specifications

      General Samsung NX mini Samsung NX500
      BrandSamsungSamsung
      ModelNX miniNX500
      Predecessor ModelSamsung NX300
      MSRP$449 / €399 (with 9mm lens), $549 / €499 (with 9-27mm lens, external flash)$799 (with 16-50mm PZ lens)
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeMirrorlessMirrorless
      Video Capture
      Sensor Samsung NX mini Samsung NX500
      Sensor TypeBSI-CMOSBSI-CMOS
      Sensor Size1-inchAPS-C
      Sensor Dimensions13.2 x 8.8 mm23.5 x 15.7 mm
      Total Pixels20.9 Megapixel30.7 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels20.5 Megapixel28.2 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range160 - 12,800100 - 25,600
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 25,600100 - 51,200
      Photo Samsung NX mini Samsung NX500
      ProcessorDRIMe 5
      Max Image Resolution5472 x 36486480 x 4320
      Other Resolutions5472 x 3080, 3648 x 3648, 3888 x 2592, 3712 x 2088, 2640 x 2640, 2976 x 1984, 2944 x 1656, 2000 x 2000, 1728 x 1152, 1920 x 1080, 1024 x 10246480 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 Ratios1:1, 3:2, 16:91:1, 3:2, 16:9
      JPEG Quality LevelsSuper fine, fine, normalSuper fine, fine, normal
      Bit Depth14-Bit
      Timelapse Recording
      Focus Samsung NX mini Samsung NX500
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View      		Multi-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoContinuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF, Touch AF & ShutterAutomatic, Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      Number of Focus Points21209
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points0
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Samsung NX mini Samsung NX500
      Lens MountSamsung NX-MSamsung NX
      Crop Factor2.7x1.5x
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Samsung NX mini Samsung NX500
      Screen TypeTiltingTilting
      Screen TechnologyTFT-LCD (180 degree tilt)Super AMOLED
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution461k dot1,036k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Samsung NX mini Samsung NX500
      Viewfinder
      Shutter Samsung NX mini Samsung NX500
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/16000 sec1/6000 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Electronic)1/16000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting6.0 fps9.0 fps
      Flash Samsung NX mini Samsung NX500
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesSmart Flash
      auto
      auto + redeye reduction
      fill-in
      fill-in + redeye reduction
      1st curtain
      2nd curtain      		Smart flash
      auto
      auto w/redeye reduction
      fill flash
      fill w/redeye reduction
      1st-curtain
      2nd-curtain
      off
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/200 sec
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash ConnectionProprietaryHot Shoe
      Exposure Samsung NX mini Samsung NX500
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot      		Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure Compensation±3 EV (1/3 EV increments)±5 EV (1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±3 EV ±3 EV (at 1 EV increments)
      DXO Samsung NX mini Samsung NX500
      DxO Low Light ISO1379
      DxO Color Depth24.8
      DxO Dynamic Range13.9
      DxO Overall Score87
      Video Samsung NX mini Samsung NX500
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264H.265
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 10803840 x 2160
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit15 min for 4K
      Terminals Samsung NX mini Samsung NX500
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Micro
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneMonoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Samsung NX mini Samsung NX500
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi Version802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      NFC
      Remote Control wired wired or via smartphone
      Environmental Samsung NX mini Samsung NX500
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Samsung NX mini Samsung NX500
      Dimensions110 x 62 x 23 mm (4.33 x 2.44 x 0.91")120 x 64 x 43 mm (4.72 x 2.52 x 1.69")
      Weight (inc. batteries)196 g (0.43 lb / 6.91 oz)287 g (0.63 lb / 10.12 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)6.693 x 5.276 x 2.677"6.9 x 6 x 4"
      Package Weight1.3 lb1.9 lb
      Power and Storage Samsung NX mini Samsung NX500
      Battery PackB740BP1130
      Battery Life650 shots370 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: MicroSD/SDHC/SDXCSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC
      Other Samsung NX mini Samsung NX500
      Self Timer 2-30 sec 2 - 30 secs
      Orientation Sensor


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