Samsung NX500 vs Samsung Galaxy NX

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      Specifications

      General Samsung NX500 Samsung Galaxy NX
      BrandSamsungSamsung
      ModelNX500Galaxy NX
      Predecessor ModelSamsung NX300
      MSRP$799 (with 16-50mm PZ lens)
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeMirrorlessMirrorless
      Video Capture
      Sensor Samsung NX500 Samsung Galaxy NX
      Sensor TypeBSI-CMOSCMOS
      Sensor SizeAPS-CAPS-C
      Sensor Dimensions23.5 x 15.7 mm23.5 x 15.7 mm
      Total Pixels30.7 Megapixel21.6 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels28.2 Megapixel20.3 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 25,600100 - 25,600
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 51,200
      Photo Samsung NX500 Samsung Galaxy NX
      ProcessorDRIMe 5DRIMe IV
      Max Image Resolution6480 x 43205472 x 3648
      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 14085472 x 3080, 5472 x 3080, 3888 x 2592, 3712 x 2088, 3648 x 3648, 2976 x 1984, 2944 x 1656, 2640 x 2640, 2688 x 1512, 2000 x 2000, 1728 x 1152, 1920 x 1080, 1024 x 1024
      Image Aspect Ratios1:1, 3:2, 16:91:1, 3:2, 16:9
      JPEG Quality LevelsSuper fine, fine, normalNormal, Fine, Superfine
      Bit Depth14-Bit
      Timelapse Recording
      Focus Samsung NX500 Samsung Galaxy NX
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoAutomatic, Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AFSingle-Servo AF, Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus
      Number of Focus Points209
      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 NX500 Samsung Galaxy NX
      Lens MountSamsung NXSamsung NX
      Crop Factor1.5x1.5x
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Samsung NX500 Samsung Galaxy NX
      Screen TypeTiltingFixed
      Screen TechnologySuper AMOLEDHD TFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.0"4.8"
      Screen Resolution1,036k dot922k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Samsung NX500 Samsung Galaxy NX
      ViewfinderElectronic
      Viewfinder Coverage100%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.68x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.45x
      Viewfinder Eyepoint18 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-4 to +2
      Shutter Samsung NX500 Samsung Galaxy NX
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/6000 sec1/6000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting9.0 fps9.0 fps
      Flash Samsung NX500 Samsung Galaxy NX
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesSmart flash
      auto
      auto w/redeye reduction
      fill flash
      fill w/redeye reduction
      1st-curtain
      2nd-curtain
      off
      Auto
      On
      Off
      Red-eye
      Fill-in
      1st/2nd Curtain
      Smart Flash
      Manual
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/180 sec
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash ConnectionHot ShoeHot Shoe
      Exposure Samsung NX500 Samsung Galaxy NX
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV increments)±3 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±3 EV (at 1 EV increments)
      DXO Samsung NX500 Samsung Galaxy NX
      DxO Low Light ISO1379
      DxO Color Depth24.8
      DxO Dynamic Range13.9
      DxO Overall Score87
      Video Samsung NX500 Samsung Galaxy NX
      Video FormatsH.265MPEG-4, H.264
      Max Video Resolution3840 x 21601920 x 1080
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit15 min for 4K
      Terminals Samsung NX500 Samsung Galaxy NX
      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 NX500 Samsung Galaxy NX
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi Version802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      NFC
      Remote Control wired or via smartphone
      Environmental Samsung NX500 Samsung Galaxy NX
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Samsung NX500 Samsung Galaxy NX
      Dimensions120 x 64 x 43 mm (4.72 x 2.52 x 1.69")137 x 101 x 26 mm (5.39 x 3.98 x 1.02")
      Weight (inc. batteries)287 g (0.63 lb / 10.12 oz)495 g (1.09 lb / 17.46 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)6.9 x 6 x 4"8.5 x 7 x 4.25"
      Package Weight1.9 lb2.8 lb
      Power and Storage Samsung NX500 Samsung Galaxy NX
      Battery PackBP1130
      Battery Life370 shots440 shots
      Internal Storage16 GB
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXCSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC
      Other Samsung NX500 Samsung Galaxy NX
      Self Timer 2 - 30 secs 2 sec to 30 sec
      Orientation Sensor


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