Samsung NX500 vs Canon 190 IS

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Samsung NX500 vs Canon 190 IS

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APS-C 369.0mm²
28.2 megapixels
ISO 100 - 25,600

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1/2.3 inch 28.1mm²
20.0 megapixels
24.00mm - 240.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Samsung NX500 advantages over Canon 190 IS

Focus peaking
Peaker vs Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Larger sensor
APS-C vs 1/2.3 inch
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Bigger pixels
~ 3.63 vs 1.20 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Shoot 4K video
4K (DCI) vs 720p
Make sure you have a fast computer
Touchscreen
Touch vs No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Tiltable Screen
Tiltable vs Fixed
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
RAW file ability
Yes vs No
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
Built-in Bluetooth
Yes vs No
Always-on wireless connectivity
On-sensor phase detect
Yes vs No
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
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

370 vs 190 shots
Capture more photos
Manual focus
Yes vs No
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
HDMI out
HDMI out vs None
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Shoots 24p video
Yes vs No
Gives your movies a big-screen feel
Higher-res screen
346k vs 78k pixels
More detail on the screen lets you judge focus and composition
Hot shoe
Hot shoe vs None
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Shoots 1080p video
Yes vs No
You'll want this if you shoot video
More pixels
28.2 vs 20.0 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Shoots 60p video
Yes vs No
A faster framerate can give you more editing options
Longer exposure
30 vs 15 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Bulb shutter
Bulb vs No bulb
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
Faster JPEG shooting
8.8 fps vs 0.8 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos
Faster shutter
1/6000 vs 1/2000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
Higher extended ISO
51200 vs 1600 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Canon 190 IS advantages over Samsung NX500

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Internal flash
Internal flash vs None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Thinner
23 mm vs 42 mm
Thinner

Similarities

Common Strengths

Rear display
Both provide
Review photos on the back of the camera
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
NFC
Both provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones

Common Weaknesses

Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Eye-level viewfinder
Neither provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
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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Review Excerpt

Very good image quality with high-resolution files; Excellent high ISO performance with RAW files; Very good dynamic range; Fast AF performance; Compact design with good build quality; Better ergonomics than predecessor; 4K video recording.
High ISO noise reduction too strong; AF struggles in low-light; Buffer depth is shallow with RAW files; No option for EVF; No built-in flash (external one included); 4K Video is cropped with narrower FOV.
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The Competition

Compared to Canon 150 IS

Samsung NX500

Canon 150 IS

$1600
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$149
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Samsung NX500 vs Canon 150 IS

Canon 190 IS

Canon 150 IS

$189
1/2.3 inch

Built-in Wi-Fi
NFC

$149
1/2.3 inch

Longer stills battery life

Compare Canon 190 IS vs Canon 150 IS

Compared to Canon EOS M3

Samsung NX500

Canon EOS M3

$1600
APS-C

Larger sensor
Shoot 4K video

$700
APS-C

More telephoto lens reach
Internal flash

Compare Samsung NX500 vs Canon EOS M3

Canon 190 IS

Canon EOS M3

$189
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$700
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

Compare Canon 190 IS vs Canon EOS M3

Compared to Canon 180

Samsung NX500

Canon 180

$1600
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$167
1/2.3 inch

Internal flash
Thinner

Compare Samsung NX500 vs Canon 180

Canon 190 IS

Canon 180

$189
1/2.3 inch

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Built-in Wi-Fi

$167
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive

Compare Canon 190 IS vs Canon 180

Compared to Sony A6500

Samsung NX500

Sony A6500

$1600
APS-C

More pixels
Lacks anti-aliasing filter

$1216
APS-C

Lens selection
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Samsung NX500 vs Sony A6500

Canon 190 IS

Sony A6500

$189
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Thinner

$1216
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

Compare Canon 190 IS vs Sony A6500

Compared to Leica TL2

Samsung NX500

Leica TL2

$1600
APS-C

In-camera panoramas
Tiltable Screen

$2495
APS-C

Faster JPEG shooting
Faster RAW shooting

Compare Samsung NX500 vs Leica TL2

Canon 190 IS

Leica TL2

$189
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$2495
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

Compare Canon 190 IS vs Leica TL2

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