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| Predecessor: |
Samsung NX300
NX300 vs NX500 |
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| Successor: |
Olympus E-M5 II
E-M5 vs E-M5 II |
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| General | ||
| Model Number: | E-M5 | NX500 |
| Alternate Model Number(s): | ||
| Camera Format: | Compact System Camera | Compact System Camera |
| Currently Manufactured: | No | No |
| Retail Price: | $1299.99 | $799.99 |
| Street Price: | $899.95 | $1,599.99 |
| Date Available: | 2012-04-15 | 2015-03-15 |
| Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
| Weight: |
23.0 oz
(652 g)
includes batteries, kit lens |
16.0 oz
(454 g)
includes batteries, kit lens |
| Size: |
4.8 x
3.5 x
1.7 in. (122 x 89 x 43 mm) |
4.7 x
2.5 x
1.7 in. (120 x 64 x 43 mm) |
| Waterproof: | No | No |
| Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
| Image Sensor | ||
| Sensor Type: | Live MOS | CMOS |
| Sensor Manufacturer: | Sony | Samsung |
| Effective Megapixels: | 16.1 | 28.2 |
| Sensor Format: | 4/3 | APS-C |
| Sensor size: | 224.9mm2 (17.30mm x 13.00mm) | 368.95mm2 (23.50mm x 15.70mm) |
| Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 3.75 microns | 3.63 microns |
| Focal Length Multiplier: | 2.0x | 1.5x |
| Aspect Ratio: | 4:3 | 3:2 |
| Color Filter Type: | RGBG | RGBG |
| Anti Aliasing Filter: | Fixed | None |
| Self-Cleaning: | Yes | Yes |
| Sensor shift image stabilization: | Yes | No |
| On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No | Yes |
| DxO Sensor Score: | 71 | 87 |
| DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | 22.8 | 24.8 |
| DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | 12.3 | 13.9 |
| DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | 826 | 1,379 |
| Image Capture | ||
| Image Resolution: |
4608 x 3456
(15.9 MP,
4:3), 2560 x 1920 (4.9 MP, 4:3), 1024 x 768 (0.8 MP, 4:3), 640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3) |
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, 12-bit RAW, RAW + JPEG | JPEG, MPO, RAW (SRW), RAW+JPEG |
| Continuous-mode frames/second: | 8.9 | 8.8 |
| Video Capture | ||
| Can take movies: | Yes | Yes |
| Movie Resolution: |
1920x1080 (60i)
1280x720 (60p/30p) 640x480 (30p) |
4096x2160 (24p)
3840x2160 (30p) 1920x1080 (60p/30p/24p) 1280x720 (60p/30p) 640x480 (60p/30p) 1920x1080 (120p) 1280x720 (120p) 640x480 (120p) |
| Movie File Format: | MOV (MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 with stereo sound), AVI (Motion JPEG) | MP4 (Video: HEVC (H.265) / Sound: AAC) |
| Composite Video Out: | Yes | No |
| NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | Yes | n/a |
| Video Usable as Viewfinder: | No | n/a |
| HD Video Out: | Yes | Yes |
| HD Video Connection: | HDMI | HDMI |
| Lens & Optics | ||
| Lens Mount: | Micro Four Thirds | Samsung NX |
| Lens: | Olympus M.Zuiko 12-50mm f/3.5-6.3 EZ Digital ED | Samsung 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 Power Zoom ED OIS NX |
| Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 24 - 100mm | 24 - 75mm |
| Focal Length (actual): | 12 - 50mm | 16 - 50mm |
| Zoom Ratio: | 4.20x | 3.13x |
| Aperture Range: | f/3.5 - 22 (wide) / f/6.3 - 22 (tele) | f/3.5 (wide) / f/5.6 (tele) - f/22 |
| Integrated ND Filter: | No | No |
| Normal Focus Range: |
35 cm to Infinity 13.8 in to Infinity |
24 cm to Infinity 9.4 in to Infinity |
| Macro Focus Range: |
20 -
50 cm 7.9 - 19.7 in |
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| Filter Thread: | 52.0mm | 43.0mm |
| Thread Type: | n/a | n/a |
| Optical Image Stabilization: | No | Yes |
| Digital Zoom: | Yes | Yes |
| Digital Zoom Values: | Up to 2x | |
| Auto Focus | ||
| Auto Focus: | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus Type: | High-speed Contrast-detect AF: 35-area multiple AF / All target, Group target area (9-area), Single target | Hybrid contrast/phase-detect AF: 205-point PDAF (153 cross-point type) + 209-point CDAF |
| Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes | Yes |
| Manual Focus: | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | ||
| Viewfinder: | EVF / OLED | No / OLED |
| Viewfinder Type: | EVF; 1.44M-dot, 1.15x magnification, 18mm eyepoint, -4 to +2 diopter, eye sensor | |
| Focus Peaking: | No | Yes |
| EVF Resolution: | 1,440,000 dots | n/a |
| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | 0.58x | |
| Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | 1.15x | |
| Display | ||
| Eye-level Viewfinder: | Yes | No |
| Rear Display: | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Display Size (inches): | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Rear Display Resolution: | 614,000 dots (205,000 px) | 1,036,800 dots (345,600 px) |
| Touchscreen: | Yes | Yes |
| Articulating Screen: | Yes | Yes |
| Tilt Swivel Screen: | No | No |
| Selfie Screen: | No | Yes |
| Max Playback Zoom: | ||
| Top Deck Display: | No | No |
| Exposure | ||
| Maximum ISO (native): | 25600 | 25600 |
| Minimum ISO (native): | 200 | 100 |
| ISO Settings: | AUTO: ISO Low (100) - 25600 (customizable, Default 200-1600) / Manual ISO Low (100) - 25600, 1/3 or 1 EV steps selectable | Auto, 100 - 25600 in 1 or 1/3 EV steps, expandable to 51200 |
| Auto ISO Mode: | Yes | Yes |
| White Balance Settings: | Auto, Lamp, Fluorescent, Daylight, Flash, Cloudy, Shade, Custom WB, One-touch WB | 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: | 1/4000 - 60 sec | 1/6000 - 30 sec |
| Bulb Mode: | Yes | Yes |
| Exposure Compensation: | +/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
| Metering Modes: | Digital ESP metering (324-area multi pattern metering), Center weighted average metering, Spot metering, Spot metering with highlight control, Spot metering with shadow control | Multi (221 segments), Center-weighted, Spot |
| Program Auto Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
| Aperture Priority: | Yes | Yes |
| Shutter Priority: | Yes | Yes |
| Full Manual Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
| Creative Exposure Modes: | Scene select AE (Portrait, e-Portrait, Landscape, Landscape + Portrait, Sport, Night, Night + Portrait, Children, High Key, Low Key, DIS mode, Macro, Nature Macro, Candle, Sunset, Documents, Panorama, Fireworks, Beach & Snow, Fisheye Conv., Wide Conv., Macro Conv., 3D Still), Art Filter, Underwater wide / macro | 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, 10 seconds | 2-30 seconds |
| Time Lapse (intervalometer): | Yes | |
| High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
| Flash | ||
| Built-in Flash: | No | No |
| Flash Modes: | Flash Auto, Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(2nd curtain), Manual（1/1 (FULL) - 1/64） | Smart Flash, Auto, Auto+Red-eye reduction, Fill-in, Fill-in+Red-eye reduction, 1st Curtain, 2nd Curtain, Off |
| Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | 7.0 m / 23.0 ft. | 8.0 m / 26.2 ft. |
| Flash Range Description: | Bundled FL-LM2 GN = 7m/ISO 100 | Bundled SEF8A flash has GN 8m at ISO 100 |
| Max Flash Sync: | 1/250 | 1/200 |
| Flash Exposure Compensation: | +/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 2.0 EV in 0.5EV steps |
| External Flash Connection: | Hot Shoe | Hot shoe |
| Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | ||
| Image Storage | ||
| Usable Memory Types: | SD / SDHC / SDXC | SD / SDHC / SDXC |
| UHS Support: | UHS-I | UHS-I |
| Other Memory: | ||
| Dual Card Slots: | No | No |
| RAW Capture Support: | Yes | Yes |
| Uncompressed Format: | 12-bit RAW, RAW + JPEG | RAW (SRW), RAW+JPEG |
| Movie File Format: | MOV (MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 with stereo sound), AVI (Motion JPEG) | MP4 (Video: HEVC (H.265) / Sound: AAC) |
| Included Memory: | No memory included | No memory included |
| Included Memory Type: | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Built-In Wi-Fi: | No | Yes |
| NFC: | No | Yes |
| Bluetooth: | No | Yes |
| Built-In GPS: | No | No |
| Microphone Jack: | No | No |
| Headphone Jack: | No | No |
| External Connections: | USB 2.0 High Speed | USB 2.0 High Speed,Bluetooth,WiFi |
| PictBridge Compliant: | Yes | No |
| DPOF Compliant: | Yes | No |
| Remote Control: | Yes | Yes |
| Remote Control Type: | Optional Remote cable RM-UC1 | Via Wi-Fi live view or Bluetooth; optional wired USB cable release |
| Connections (extended): | Micro HDMI (Type-D), combined AV/USB connector, Accessory Port 2 | 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): | 0.52 | 0.83 |
| Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): | 0.51 | |
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): | 20 | |
| Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): | 0.56 | 0.81 |
| Camera penalizes early shutter press? | No | No |
| JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 8.9 | 8.8 |
| Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 17 | 38 |
| RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 9.0 | 8.5 |
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): | 16 | 6 |
| RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 9.0 | 8.6 |
| Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): | 15 | 6 |
| Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): | 0.28 seconds | 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): | 0.102 seconds | 0.097 seconds |
| Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | 0.44 seconds | 0.36 seconds |
| Shutter Lag (prefocused): | 0.056 seconds | 0.076 seconds |
| Shutter Lag (notes): | Full Autofocus, Multi-area AF mode lag = 0.175 second | |
| Startup Time: | 1.1 seconds | 1.5 seconds |
| Play -> Record Time: | 0.7 seconds | 0.8 seconds |
| Flash cycle time, full power: | 4.3 seconds | 3.1 seconds |
| Power | ||
| Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | 360 shots | 370 shots |
| Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | ||
| Battery Life, Video: | ||
| Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary BLN-1 | Proprietary BP-1130 |
| Usable Battery Types: | Lithium-ion rechargeable | 1130mAh Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary BLN-1 Lithium-ion rechargeable | 1 x Proprietary BP-1130 Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes | Yes |
| Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | Yes | No |
| Internal Charging Supported: | No | Yes |
| Software | ||
| Included Software: | Olympus Viewer 2 CD-ROM | Samsung Raw Converter, i-Launcher (web version), Power Media Player, Samsung Movie Converter and Samsung DNG Converter |
| OS Compatibility: | ||
| Miscellaneous | ||
| Notes & Features: | 3" tilting OLED monitor with Touchscreen panel, Hi-res EVF, 5-axis image stabilization, 9 fps burst, Full HD video. | Available in black, brown and white. |
