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| Model Name: | Samsung NX500 |
| Prices: | Compare Prices |
| Manufacturer URL: | Manufacturer website |
| Predecessor: |
Samsung NX300
NX300 vs NX500 |
| Successor: | |
| General | |
| Model Number: | NX500 |
| Alternate Model Number(s): | |
| Camera Format: | Compact System Camera |
| Currently Manufactured: | No |
| Retail Price: | $799.99 |
| Street Price: | $1,599.99 |
| Date Available: | 2015-03-15 |
| Tripod Mount: | Yes |
| Weight: |
16.0 oz
(454 g)
includes batteries, kit lens |
| Size: |
4.7 x
2.5 x
1.7 in. (120 x 64 x 43 mm) |
| Waterproof: | No |
| Waterproof Depth: | n/a |
| Image Sensor | |
| Sensor Type: | CMOS |
| Sensor Manufacturer: | Samsung |
| Effective Megapixels: | 28.2 |
| Sensor Format: | APS-C |
| Sensor size: | 368.95mm2 (23.50mm x 15.70mm) |
| Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 3.63 microns |
| Focal Length Multiplier: | 1.5x |
| Aspect Ratio: | 3:2 |
| Color Filter Type: | RGBG |
| Anti Aliasing Filter: | None |
| Self-Cleaning: | Yes |
| Sensor shift image stabilization: | No |
| On-Sensor Phase Detect: | Yes |
| DxO Sensor Score: | 87 |
| DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | 24.8 |
| DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | 13.9 |
| DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | 1,379 |
| Image Capture | |
| Image Resolution: |
6480 x 4320
(28.0 MP,
3:2), 4560 x 3040 (13.9 MP, 3:2), 3264 x 2176 (7.1 MP, 3:2), 2112 x 1408 (3.0 MP, 3:2), 6480 x 3648 (23.6 MP, 16:9), 4608 x 2592 (11.9 MP, 16:9), 3328 x 1872 (6.2 MP, 16:9), 2048 x 1152 (2.4 MP, 16:9), 4320 x 4320 (18.7 MP, 1:1), 3088 x 3088 (9.5 MP, 1:1), 2160 x 2160 (4.7 MP, 1:1), 1408 x 1408 (2.0 MP, 1:1) |
| Image File Format: | JPEG, MPO, RAW (SRW), RAW+JPEG |
| Continuous-mode frames/second: | 8.8 |
| Video Capture | |
| Can take movies: | Yes |
| Movie Resolution: |
4096x2160 (24p)
3840x2160 (30p) 1920x1080 (60p/30p/24p) 1280x720 (60p/30p) 640x480 (60p/30p) 1920x1080 (120p) 1280x720 (120p) 640x480 (120p) |
| Movie File Format: | MP4 (Video: HEVC (H.265) / Sound: AAC) |
| Composite Video Out: | No |
| NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | n/a |
| Video Usable as Viewfinder: | n/a |
| HD Video Out: | Yes |
| HD Video Connection: | HDMI |
| Lens & Optics | |
| Lens Mount: | Samsung NX |
| Lens: | Samsung 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 Power Zoom ED OIS NX |
| Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 24 - 75mm |
| Focal Length (actual): | 16 - 50mm |
| Zoom Ratio: | 3.13x |
| Aperture Range: | f/3.5 (wide) / f/5.6 (tele) - f/22 |
| Integrated ND Filter: | No |
| Normal Focus Range: |
24 cm to Infinity 9.4 in to Infinity |
| Macro Focus Range: | |
| Filter Thread: | 43.0mm |
| Thread Type: | n/a |
| Optical Image Stabilization: | Yes |
| Digital Zoom: | Yes |
| Digital Zoom Values: | |
| Auto Focus | |
| Auto Focus: | Yes |
| Auto Focus Type: | Hybrid contrast/phase-detect AF: 205-point PDAF (153 cross-point type) + 209-point CDAF |
| Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes |
| Manual Focus: | Yes |
| Viewfinder | |
| Viewfinder: | No / OLED |
| Viewfinder Type: | |
| Focus Peaking: | Yes |
| EVF Resolution: | n/a |
| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | |
| Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | |
| Display | |
| Eye-level Viewfinder: | No |
| Rear Display: | Yes |
| Rear Display Size (inches): | 3.0 |
| Rear Display Resolution: | 1,036,800 dots (345,600 px) |
| Touchscreen: | Yes |
| Articulating Screen: | Yes |
| Tilt Swivel Screen: | No |
| Selfie Screen: | Yes |
| Max Playback Zoom: | |
| Top Deck Display: | No |
| Exposure | |
| Maximum ISO (native): | 25600 |
| Minimum ISO (native): | 100 |
| ISO Settings: | Auto, 100 - 25600 in 1 or 1/3 EV steps, expandable to 51200 |
| Auto ISO Mode: | Yes |
| White Balance Settings: | Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent (W, N, D), Tungsten, Auto+Tungsten, Flash, Custom, K (Manual); Micro Adjustment each 7 steps in Amber/Blue and Green/Magenta axes |
| Shutter Speed Range: | 1/6000 - 30 sec |
| Bulb Mode: | Yes |
| Exposure Compensation: | +/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
| Metering Modes: | Multi (221 segments), Center-weighted, Spot |
| Program Auto Exposure: | Yes |
| Aperture Priority: | Yes |
| Shutter Priority: | Yes |
| Full Manual Exposure: | Yes |
| Creative Exposure Modes: | Beauty Face, Landscape, Action Freeze, Rich Tones, Panorama, Waterfall, Silhouette, Sunset, Night, Fireworks, Light Trace, Multi-Exposure; Smart Range+, HDR, Samsung Auto Shot (SAS) |
| Self Timer: | 2-30 seconds |
| Time Lapse (intervalometer): | Yes |
| High Resolution Composite: | No |
| Flash | |
| Built-in Flash: | No |
| Flash Modes: | Smart Flash, Auto, Auto+Red-eye reduction, Fill-in, Fill-in+Red-eye reduction, 1st Curtain, 2nd Curtain, Off |
| Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | 8.0 m / 26.2 ft. |
| Flash Range Description: | Bundled SEF8A flash has GN 8m at ISO 100 |
| Max Flash Sync: | 1/200 |
| Flash Exposure Compensation: | +/- 2.0 EV in 0.5EV steps |
| External Flash Connection: | Hot shoe |
| Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | |
| Image Storage | |
| Usable Memory Types: | SD / SDHC / SDXC |
| UHS Support: | UHS-I |
| Other Memory: | |
| Dual Card Slots: | No |
| RAW Capture Support: | Yes |
| Uncompressed Format: | RAW (SRW), RAW+JPEG |
| Movie File Format: | MP4 (Video: HEVC (H.265) / Sound: AAC) |
| Included Memory: | No memory included |
| Included Memory Type: | |
| Connectivity | |
| Built-In Wi-Fi: | Yes |
| NFC: | Yes |
| Bluetooth: | Yes |
| Built-In GPS: | No |
| Microphone Jack: | No |
| Headphone Jack: | No |
| External Connections: | USB 2.0 High Speed,Bluetooth,WiFi |
| PictBridge Compliant: | No |
| DPOF Compliant: | No |
| Remote Control: | Yes |
| Remote Control Type: | Via Wi-Fi live view or Bluetooth; optional wired USB cable release |
| Connections (extended): | Wi-Fi (IEEE 802.11b/g/n) with NFC; Bluetooth; Mult-function USB port compatible with wired remote |
| Performance Timing | |
| Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | 0.83 |
| Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): | |
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): | |
| Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): | 0.81 |
| Camera penalizes early shutter press? | No |
| JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 8.8 |
| Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 38 |
| RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 8.5 |
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): | 6 |
| RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 8.6 |
| Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): | 6 |
| Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): | 0.20 seconds |
| Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | |
| Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): | |
| Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): | |
| Shutter Lag (manual focus): | 0.097 seconds |
| Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | 0.36 seconds |
| Shutter Lag (prefocused): | 0.076 seconds |
| Shutter Lag (notes): | |
| Startup Time: | 1.5 seconds |
| Play -> Record Time: | 0.8 seconds |
| Flash cycle time, full power: | 3.1 seconds |
| Power | |
| Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | 370 shots |
| Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | |
| Battery Life, Video: | |
| Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary BP-1130 |
| Usable Battery Types: | 1130mAh Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary BP-1130 Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes |
| Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | No |
| Internal Charging Supported: | Yes |
| Software | |
| Included Software: | Samsung Raw Converter, i-Launcher (web version), Power Media Player, Samsung Movie Converter and Samsung DNG Converter |
| OS Compatibility: | |
| Miscellaneous | |
| Notes & Features: | Available in black, brown and white. |
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