Samsung NX500 vs Samsung NX100

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      Specifications

      General Samsung NX500 Samsung NX100
      BrandSamsungSamsung
      ModelNX500NX100
      Predecessor ModelSamsung NX300
      Successor ModelSamsung NX200
      MSRP$799 (with 16-50mm PZ lens)
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeMirrorlessMirrorless
      Video Capture
      Sensor Samsung NX500 Samsung NX100
      Sensor TypeBSI-CMOSCMOS
      Sensor SizeAPS-CAPS-C
      Sensor Dimensions23.5 x 15.7 mm23.4 x 15.6 mm
      Total Pixels30.7 Megapixel15 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels28.2 Megapixel15 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 25,600100 - 6,400
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 51,200
      Photo Samsung NX500 Samsung NX100
      ProcessorDRIMe 5DRIMe Engine
      Max Image Resolution6480 x 43204592 x 3056
      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 14084592 x 2584, 3872 x 2592, 3872 x 2176, 3008 x 2000, 3008 x 1688, 1920 x 1280, 1920 x 1080, 1472 x 976
      Image Aspect Ratios1:1, 3:2, 16:93:2, 16:9
      JPEG Quality LevelsSuper fine, fine, normalNormal, Fine, Superfine
      Bit Depth14-Bit
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalanceAuto WB, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent White, Fluorescent NW,Fluorescent Daylight, Tungsten, Flash WB, Custom Set, Color Temp. (Manual)
      Micro adjustment: Amber/Blue/Green/Magenta, 7 steps respectively
      WB Bracketing3 frames from +/-1 to +/-3 in either blue/amber or magenta/green axis
      Focus Samsung NX500 Samsung NX100
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View      		Multi-area
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoAutomatic, Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      Number of Focus Points20915
      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 NX500 Samsung NX100
      Lens MountSamsung NXSamsung NX
      Crop Factor1.5x1.5x
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Samsung NX500 Samsung NX100
      Screen TypeTiltingFixed
      Screen TechnologySuper AMOLEDVGA AMOLED
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution1,036k dot614k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Samsung NX500 Samsung NX100
      ViewfinderElectronic (optional)
      Viewfinder Coverage100%
      Shutter Samsung NX500 Samsung NX100
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/6000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting9.0 fps3.0 fps
      Flash Samsung NX500 Samsung NX100
      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 SystemOptional Samsung external flashes: SEF15A, SEF20A, SEF42A
      External Flash ConnectionHot ShoeAccessory hot-shoe
      Exposure Samsung NX500 Samsung NX100
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot      		Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAutomatic
      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) ±3 EV (3 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)
      DXO Samsung NX500 Samsung NX100
      DxO Low Light ISO1379563
      DxO Color Depth24.822.6
      DxO Dynamic Range13.910.7
      DxO Overall Score8762
      Video Samsung NX500 Samsung NX100
      Internal Recording Modes30 fps, mono sound, MP4 (H.264)
      Video FormatsH.265H.264
      Max Video Resolution3840 x 21601280 x 720
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit15 min for 4K
      Terminals Samsung NX500 Samsung NX100
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Micro
      SpeakerMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoMono
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Samsung NX500 Samsung NX100
      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 Optional SR9NX01
      Environmental Samsung NX500 Samsung NX100
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32-104°F (0-40°C)
      Physical Samsung NX500 Samsung NX100
      Dimensions120 x 64 x 43 mm (4.72 x 2.52 x 1.69")120 x 71 x 35 mm (4.72 x 2.8 x 1.38")
      Weight (inc. batteries)287 g (0.63 lb / 10.12 oz)282 g (0.62 lb / 9.95 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)6.9 x 6 x 4"
      Package Weight1.9 lb
      Power and Storage Samsung NX500 Samsung NX100
      Battery PackBP1130BP1130
      Battery Life370 shots420 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXCSingle Slot: SD/SDHC
      Other Samsung NX500 Samsung NX100
      Self Timer 2 - 30 secs 2 sec to 30 sec
      Orientation Sensor


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