Samsung NX10 vs Nikon P500

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Samsung NX10 vs Nikon P500

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APS-C 369.7mm²
14.6 megapixels

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See real-world photos taken with the NX10.

1/2.3 inch 28.1mm²
12.1 megapixels
23.00mm - 810.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Samsung NX10 advantages over Nikon P500

Larger sensor
APS-C vs 1/2.3 inch
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Bigger pixels
~ 5.16 vs 1.54 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
RAW file ability
Yes vs No
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
Fast startup
~1.10 vs 1.5 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

400 vs 220 shots
Capture more photos
Manual focus
Yes vs No
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
Thinner
41 mm vs 102 mm
Thinner
Hot shoe
Hot shoe vs None
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
More pixels
14.6 vs 12.1 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Longer exposure
30 vs 8 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Bulb shutter
Bulb vs No bulb
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
Bigger JPEG buffer
13 vs 5 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Faster shutter
1/4000 vs 1/1500 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light

Nikon P500 advantages over Samsung NX10

Less expensive
$400 vs $700 (MSRP)
Save money for lenses or accessories
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Tiltable Screen
Tiltable vs Fixed
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
More dots on screen
921k vs 614k dots
Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
Shoots 1080p video
Yes vs No
You'll want this if you shoot video
Less shutter lag
0.16 vs 0.42 sec
Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)
Shoots 60p video
Yes vs No
A faster framerate can give you more editing options
Faster JPEG shooting
8.0 fps vs 3.0 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos

Similarities

Common Strengths

Rear display
Both provide
Review photos on the back of the camera
Eye-level viewfinder
Both provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video

Common Weaknesses

Focus peaking
Neither provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Touchscreen
Neither provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
In-camera panoramas
Neither provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Built-in Wi-Fi
Neither provide
Share your photos wirelessly
Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
On-sensor phase detect
Neither provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Integrated ND filter
Neither provide
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
External Mic Jack
Neither provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video

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The Competition

Compared to Fujifilm S4000

Samsung NX10

Fujifilm S4000

$700
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$205
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Samsung NX10 vs Fujifilm S4000

Nikon P500

Fujifilm S4000

$400
1/2.3 inch

Tiltable Screen
More dots on screen

$205
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Longer stills battery life

Compare Nikon P500 vs Fujifilm S4000

Compared to Pentax K-01

Samsung NX10

Pentax K-01

$700
APS-C

Less expensive
Eye-level viewfinder

$359
APS-C

Lens selection
Focus peaking

Compare Samsung NX10 vs Pentax K-01

Nikon P500

Pentax K-01

$400
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Eye-level viewfinder

$359
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

Compare Nikon P500 vs Pentax K-01

Compared to Samsung NX20

Samsung NX10

Samsung NX20

$700
APS-C

Less expensive
Bigger pixels

$400
APS-C

Tiltable Screen
Built-in Wi-Fi

Compare Samsung NX10 vs Samsung NX20

Nikon P500

Samsung NX20

$400
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$400
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Nikon P500 vs Samsung NX20

Compared to Olympus SP-820UZ

Samsung NX10

Olympus SP-820UZ

$700
APS-C

Larger sensor
Eye-level viewfinder

$299
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Samsung NX10 vs Olympus SP-820UZ

Nikon P500

Olympus SP-820UZ

$400
1/2.3 inch

Eye-level viewfinder
Tiltable Screen

$299
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
More pixels

Compare Nikon P500 vs Olympus SP-820UZ

Compared to Fujifilm X-E1

Samsung NX10

Fujifilm X-E1

$700
APS-C

Less expensive
Fast startup

$899
APS-C

Lens selection
Focus peaking

Compare Samsung NX10 vs Fujifilm X-E1

Nikon P500

Fujifilm X-E1

$400
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$899
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

Compare Nikon P500 vs Fujifilm X-E1

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