Samsung NX500 vs Samsung GX-1S

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      Specifications

      General Samsung NX500 Samsung GX-1S
      BrandSamsungSamsung
      ModelNX500GX-1S
      Predecessor ModelSamsung NX300
      MSRP$799 (with 16-50mm PZ lens)
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeMirrorlessDSLR
      Video Capture
      Sensor Samsung NX500 Samsung GX-1S
      Sensor TypeBSI-CMOSCCD
      Sensor SizeAPS-CAPS-C
      Sensor Dimensions23.5 x 15.7 mm23.5 x 15.7 mm
      Total Pixels30.7 Megapixel6 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels28.2 Megapixel6 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 25,600200 - 3,200
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 51,200
      Photo Samsung NX500 Samsung GX-1S
      ProcessorDRIMe 5
      Max Image Resolution6480 x 43203008 x 2008
      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 14082400 x 1600, 1536 x 1024
      Image Aspect Ratios1:1, 3:2, 16:93:2
      JPEG Quality LevelsSuper fine, fine, normalNormal, Fine, Superfine
      Bit Depth14-Bit
      Timelapse Recording
      Focus Samsung NX500 Samsung GX-1S
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Multi-area
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Lens ServoAutomatic, Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      Number of Focus Points20911
      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 GX-1S
      Lens MountSamsung NXPentax KAF
      Crop Factor1.5x1.5x
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Samsung NX500 Samsung GX-1S
      Screen TypeTiltingFixed
      Screen TechnologySuper AMOLED
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.0"2.5"
      Screen Resolution1,036k dot210k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Samsung NX500 Samsung GX-1S
      ViewfinderOptical (pentaprism)
      Viewfinder Coverage95%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.95x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.63x
      Shutter Samsung NX500 Samsung GX-1S
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/6000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting9.0 fps2.8 fps
      Flash Samsung NX500 Samsung GX-1S
      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 reduction
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/180 sec
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe
      Exposure Samsung NX500 Samsung GX-1S
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      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 GX-1S
      DxO Low Light ISO1379
      DxO Color Depth24.8
      DxO Dynamic Range13.9
      DxO Overall Score87
      Video Samsung NX500 Samsung GX-1S
      Video FormatsH.265
      Max Video Resolution3840 x 2160
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit15 min for 4K
      Terminals Samsung NX500 Samsung GX-1S
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Micro
      SpeakerMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Samsung NX500 Samsung GX-1S
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi Version802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control wired or via smartphone InfraRed or Wired (optional)
      Environmental Samsung NX500 Samsung GX-1S
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Samsung NX500 Samsung GX-1S
      Dimensions120 x 64 x 43 mm (4.72 x 2.52 x 1.69")125 x 93 x 66 mm (4.92 x 3.66 x 2.6")
      Weight (inc. batteries)287 g (0.63 lb / 10.12 oz)605 g (1.33 lb / 21.34 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)6.9 x 6 x 4"
      Package Weight1.9 lb
      Power and Storage Samsung NX500 Samsung GX-1S
      Battery PackBP11304 x AA
      Battery Life370 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXCSingle Slot: SD/MMC
      Other Samsung NX500 Samsung GX-1S
      Self Timer 2 - 30 secs 2 or 12 sec
      Orientation Sensor


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