Samsung NX1 vs Samsung NX500

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      Specifications

      General Samsung NX1 Samsung NX500
      BrandSamsungSamsung
      ModelNX1NX500
      Predecessor ModelSamsung NX300
      MSRP$1499 (body only), $2799 (with 16-50mm F2-2.8 lens, grip, extra battery, external charger)$799 (with 16-50mm PZ lens)
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeMirrorlessMirrorless
      Video Capture
      Sensor Samsung NX1 Samsung NX500
      Sensor TypeBSI-CMOSBSI-CMOS
      Sensor SizeAPS-CAPS-C
      Sensor Dimensions23.5 x 15.7 mm23.5 x 15.7 mm
      Total Pixels30.7 Megapixel30.7 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels28.2 Megapixel28.2 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 25,600100 - 25,600
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 51,200100 - 51,200
      Photo Samsung NX1 Samsung NX500
      ProcessorDRIMe 5DRIMe 5
      Max Image Resolution6480 x 43206480 x 4320
      Other Resolutions6480 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 14086480 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-Bit14-Bit
      Timelapse Recording
      Focus Samsung NX1 Samsung NX500
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View      		Multi-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoAutomatic, Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AFAutomatic, Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      Number of Focus Points209209
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points153
      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 NX1 Samsung NX500
      Lens MountSamsung NXSamsung NX
      Crop Factor1.5x1.5x
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Samsung NX1 Samsung NX500
      Screen TypeTiltingTilting
      Screen TechnologySuper AMOLEDSuper AMOLED
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution1,036k dot1,036k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Samsung NX1 Samsung NX500
      ViewfinderElectronic
      Viewfinder Coverage100%
      Viewfinder Magnification1.04x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.69x
      Viewfinder Resolution2,360k dot
      Viewfinder Eyepoint21 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-4 to +2
      Shutter Samsung NX1 Samsung NX500
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/8000 sec1/6000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting15.0 fps9.0 fps
      Flash Samsung NX1 Samsung NX500
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesSmart flash
      auto
      auto w/redeye reduction
      fill flash
      fill w/redeye reduction
      1st-curtain
      2nd-curtain
      off
      Flash Range11.00 m at ISO 100
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash ConnectionHot ShoeHot Shoe
      Exposure Samsung NX1 Samsung NX500
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot      		Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV increments)±5 EV (1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±3 EV (at 1 EV increments) ±3 EV (at 1 EV increments)
      DXO Samsung NX1 Samsung NX500
      DxO Low Light ISO13631379
      DxO Color Depth24.224.8
      DxO Dynamic Range13.213.9
      DxO Overall Score8387
      Video Samsung NX1 Samsung NX500
      Video FormatsH.265H.265
      Max Video Resolution4096 x 21603840 x 2160
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min15 min for 4K
      Terminals Samsung NX1 Samsung NX500
      USB SpeedUSB 3.2 Gen 1x1 (5 GBit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Micro Micro
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Samsung NX1 Samsung NX500
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi VersionWi-Fi 5, 802.11ac/b/g/n, 2.4/5 GHz802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      NFC
      Remote Control wired or via smartphone wired or via smartphone
      Environmental Samsung NX1 Samsung NX500
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Samsung NX1 Samsung NX500
      Dimensions139 x 102 x 66 mm (5.47 x 4.02 x 2.6")120 x 64 x 43 mm (4.72 x 2.52 x 1.69")
      Weight (inc. batteries)550 g (1.21 lb / 19.40 oz)287 g (0.63 lb / 10.12 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)8.1 x 6.8 x 4.2"6.9 x 6 x 4"
      Package Weight2.9 lb1.9 lb
      Power and Storage Samsung NX1 Samsung NX500
      Battery PackBP1900BP1130
      Battery Life500 shots370 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II)Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC
      Other Samsung NX1 Samsung NX500
      Self Timer 2 - 30 secs 2 - 30 secs
      Orientation Sensor


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