Samsung NX1000 vs Samsung NX500

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      Specifications

      General Samsung NX1000 Samsung NX500
      BrandSamsungSamsung
      ModelNX1000NX500
      Predecessor ModelSamsung NX300
      Successor ModelSamsung NX1100
      MSRP$799 (with 16-50mm PZ lens)
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeMirrorlessMirrorless
      Video Capture
      Sensor Samsung NX1000 Samsung NX500
      Sensor TypeCMOSBSI-CMOS
      Sensor SizeAPS-CAPS-C
      Sensor Dimensions23.5 x 15.7 mm23.5 x 15.7 mm
      Total Pixels22 Megapixel30.7 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels20.3 Megapixel28.2 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 12,800100 - 25,600
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 51,200
      Photo Samsung NX1000 Samsung NX500
      ProcessorDRIMe 5
      Max Image Resolution5472 x 36486480 x 4320
      Other Resolutions5472 x 3080, 3888 x 2592, 3712 x 2088, 3648 x 3648, 2976 x 1984, 2944 x 1656, 2736 x 1824, 2640 x 2640, 2000 x 2000, 1920 x 1080, 1728 x 1152, 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 LevelsNormal, Fine, SuperfineSuper fine, fine, normal
      Bit Depth14-Bit
      Timelapse Recording
      WB Bracketing3 frames from +/-1 to +/-3 in either blue/amber or magenta/green axis
      Focus Samsung NX1000 Samsung NX500
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View      		Multi-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoSingle-Servo AF, Continuous-Servo AF, Manual FocusAutomatic, Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      Number of Focus Points15209
      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 NX1000 Samsung NX500
      Lens MountSamsung NXSamsung NX
      Crop Factor1.5x1.5x
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Samsung NX1000 Samsung NX500
      Screen TypeFixedTilting
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCDSuper AMOLED
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution921k dot1,036k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Samsung NX1000 Samsung NX500
      Viewfinder
      Viewfinder Coverage100%
      Shutter Samsung NX1000 Samsung NX500
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/6000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting8.0 fps9.0 fps
      Flash Samsung NX1000 Samsung NX500
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      On
      Off
      Red-eye
      Fill-in
      1st/2nd Curtain
      Smart Flash
      Manual      		Smart flash
      auto
      auto w/redeye reduction
      fill flash
      fill w/redeye reduction
      1st-curtain
      2nd-curtain
      off
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/180 sec
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash ConnectionHot ShoeHot Shoe
      Exposure Samsung NX1000 Samsung NX500
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot      		Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure Compensation±3 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)±5 EV (1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±3 EV (3 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments) ±3 EV (at 1 EV increments)
      DXO Samsung NX1000 Samsung NX500
      DxO Low Light ISO8401379
      DxO Color Depth22.824.8
      DxO Dynamic Range12.413.9
      DxO Overall Score7287
      Video Samsung NX1000 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 NX1000 Samsung NX500
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Micro
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Samsung NX1000 Samsung NX500
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi Version802.11n, 2.4 GHz802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control Optional SR2NX02 wired or via smartphone
      Environmental Samsung NX1000 Samsung NX500
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Samsung NX1000 Samsung NX500
      Dimensions114 x 63 x 37 mm (4.49 x 2.48 x 1.46")120 x 64 x 43 mm (4.72 x 2.52 x 1.69")
      Weight (inc. batteries)222 g (0.49 lb / 7.83 oz)287 g (0.63 lb / 10.12 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)7.2 x 6.3 x 4"6.9 x 6 x 4"
      Package Weight1.9 lb
      Power and Storage Samsung NX1000 Samsung NX500
      Battery PackBC1030BP1130
      Battery Life320 shots370 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXCSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC
      Other Samsung NX1000 Samsung NX500
      Self Timer 2 sec to 30 sec 2 - 30 secs
      Orientation Sensor


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