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| Predecessor: |
Samsung NX300
NX300 vs NX500 |
Panasonic ZS100
ZS100 vs ZS200 |
| Successor: | ||
| General | ||
| Model Number: | NX500 | ZS200 |
| Alternate Model Number(s): | TZ200 | |
| Camera Format: | Compact System Camera | EVF |
| Currently Manufactured: | No | Yes |
| Retail Price: | $799.99 | $799.99 |
| Street Price: | $1,599.99 | $647.99 |
| Date Available: | 2015-03-15 | 2018-03-20 |
| Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
| Weight: |
16.0 oz
(454 g)
includes batteries, kit lens |
12.0 oz
(340 g)
includes batteries |
| Size: |
4.7 x
2.5 x
1.7 in. (120 x 64 x 43 mm) |
4.4 x
2.6 x
1.8 in. (111 x 66 x 45 mm) |
| Waterproof: | No | No |
| Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
| Image Sensor | ||
| Sensor Type: | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor Manufacturer: | Samsung | |
| Effective Megapixels: | 28.2 | 20.1 |
| Sensor Format: | APS-C | 1 inch |
| Sensor size: | 368.95mm2 (23.50mm x 15.70mm) | 116.16mm2 (13.20mm x 8.80mm) |
| Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 3.63 microns | 2.41 microns |
| Focal Length Multiplier: | 1.5x | 2.7x |
| Aspect Ratio: | 3:2 | 3:2 |
| Color Filter Type: | RGBG | RGBG |
| Anti Aliasing Filter: | None | Fixed |
| Self-Cleaning: | Yes | No |
| Sensor shift image stabilization: | No | No |
| On-Sensor Phase Detect: | Yes | No |
| 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) |
5472 x 3648
(20.0 MP,
3:2), 3888 x 2592 (10.1 MP, 3:2), 2736 x 1824 (5.0 MP, 3:2), 4864 x 3648 (17.7 MP, 4:3), 3456 x 2592 (9.0 MP, 4:3), 2432 x 1824 (4.4 MP, 4:3), 5472 x 3080 (16.9 MP, 16:9), 3840 x 2160 (8.3 MP, 16:9), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 3648 x 3648 (13.3 MP, 1:1), 2592 x 2592 (6.7 MP, 1:1), 1824 x 1824 (3.3 MP, 1:1) |
| Image File Format: | JPEG, MPO, RAW (SRW), RAW+JPEG | JPEG (EXIF 2.3), RAW, RAW+JPEG |
| Continuous-mode frames/second: | 8.8 | 10.1 |
| Video Capture | ||
| Can take movies: | Yes | Yes |
| Movie Resolution: |
4096x2160 (24p)
3840x2160 (30p) 1920x1080 (60p/30p/24p) 1280x720 (60p/30p) 640x480 (60p/30p) 1920x1080 (120p) 1280x720 (120p) 640x480 (120p) |
3840x2160 (30p/24p)
1920x1080 (60p/60i/30p/24p) 1280x720 (30p) 640x480 (30p) 1920x1080 (120p) |
| Movie File Format: | MP4 (Video: HEVC (H.265) / Sound: AAC) | AVCHD or MP4 with stereo sound |
| Composite Video Out: | No | No |
| NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | n/a | n/a |
| Video Usable as Viewfinder: | n/a | n/a |
| HD Video Out: | Yes | Yes |
| HD Video Connection: | HDMI | HDMI |
| Lens & Optics | ||
| Lens Mount: | Samsung NX | n/a |
| Lens: | Samsung 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 Power Zoom ED OIS NX | LEICA DC VARIO-ELMAR, 13 elements in 11 groups including 1 aspherical ED lens, 5 aspherical lenses and 3 ED lenses |
| Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 24 - 75mm | 24 - 360mm |
| Focal Length (actual): | 16 - 50mm | 8.8 - 132mm |
| Zoom Ratio: | 3.13x | 15.00x |
| Aperture Range: | f/3.5 (wide) / f/5.6 (tele) - f/22 | f/3.3 (wide) / f/6.4 (tele) - f/8.0; Multistage Iris Diaphragm |
| Integrated ND Filter: | No | No |
| Normal Focus Range: |
24 cm to Infinity 9.4 in to Infinity |
50 cm to Infinity 19.7 in to Infinity |
| Macro Focus Range: |
3 cm to Infinity 1.2 in to Infinity |
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| Filter Thread: | 43.0mm | n/a |
| Thread Type: | n/a | n/a |
| Optical Image Stabilization: | Yes | Yes |
| Digital Zoom: | Yes | Yes |
| Digital Zoom Values: | Up to 4x | |
| Auto Focus | ||
| Auto Focus: | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus Type: | Hybrid contrast/phase-detect AF: 205-point PDAF (153 cross-point type) + 209-point CDAF | Contrast Detect with DFD: Face/Eye Detection / Tracking / 49-area / Custom Multi / 1-area / Pinpoint; Eye Sensor AF, Touch AF/AE Function, Touch Shutter, Touch Pad AF, MF Assist, Touch MF Assist, AF+MF, Focus Peaking, One Shot AF (Set the Fn button in custom menu to AF-ON), Low Light AF, Starlight AF |
| Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes | Yes |
| Manual Focus: | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | ||
| Viewfinder: | No / OLED | EVF / LCD |
| Viewfinder Type: | EVF type; 0.21-inch, 2330K-dot equivalent (field sequential) LCD; Field of View: Approx. 100%, Magnification: Approx. 1.45x / 0.53x (35mm equiv.), Eye Sensor | |
| Focus Peaking: | Yes | Yes |
| EVF Resolution: | n/a | 776,600 dots |
| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | 0.53x | |
| Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | 1.45x | |
| Display | ||
| Eye-level Viewfinder: | No | Yes |
| Rear Display: | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Display Size (inches): | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Rear Display Resolution: | 1,036,800 dots (345,600 px) | 1,240,000 dots (413,300 px) |
| Touchscreen: | Yes | Yes |
| Articulating Screen: | Yes | No |
| Tilt Swivel Screen: | No | No |
| Selfie Screen: | Yes | No |
| Max Playback Zoom: | ||
| Top Deck Display: | No | No |
| Exposure | ||
| Maximum ISO (native): | 25600 | 12800 |
| Minimum ISO (native): | 100 | 125 |
| ISO Settings: | Auto, 100 - 25600 in 1 or 1/3 EV steps, expandable to 51200 | Auto, iISO, 80*, 100*, 125 - 12800, 25600* (* Extended ISOs); 1 or 1/3 EV steps |
| Auto ISO Mode: | Yes | 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 | Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Incandescent, Flash, White Set 1/2/3/4, Color Temperature (2-axis adjustable) |
| Shutter Speed Range: | 1/6000 - 30 sec | 1/16000 - 60 sec |
| Bulb Mode: | Yes | Yes |
| Exposure Compensation: | +/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
| Metering Modes: | Multi (221 segments), Center-weighted, Spot | Intelligent Multiple, Center-Weighted, Spot |
| Program Auto Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
| Aperture Priority: | Yes | Yes |
| Shutter Priority: | Yes | Yes |
| Full Manual Exposure: | Yes | 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) | Scene: Clear Portrait, Silky Skin, Backlit Softness, Clear in Backlight, Relaxing Tone, Sweet Child's Face, Distinct Scenery, Bright Blue Sky, Romantic Sunset Glow, Vivid Sunset Glow, Glistening Water, Clear Nightscape, Cool Night Sky, Warm Glowing Nightscape, Artistic Nightscape, Glittering Illuminations, Handheld Night Shot, Clear Night Portrait, Soft Image of a Flower, Appetizing Food, Cute Dessert, Freeze Animal Motion, Clear Sports Shot, Monochrome, L.Monochrome, Panorama; Creative Control: Expressive, Retro, Old Days, High Key, Low Key, Sepia, Monochrome, Dynamic Monochrome, Rough Monochrome, Silky Monochrome, Impressive Art, High Dynamic, Cross Process, Toy Effect, Toy Pop, Bleach Bypass, Miniature Effect, Soft Focus, Fantasy, Star Filter, One Point Color, Sunshine |
| Self Timer: | 2-30 seconds | 2, 10, 3 shots in 10 seconds |
| Time Lapse (intervalometer): | Yes | |
| High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
| Flash | ||
| Built-in Flash: | No | Yes |
| Flash Modes: | Smart Flash, Auto, Auto+Red-eye reduction, Fill-in, Fill-in+Red-eye reduction, 1st Curtain, 2nd Curtain, Off | Auto, Auto/Red- eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red- eye Reduction, Slow Sync./Red- eye Reduction, Forced Off; Flash Synchro; 1st / 2nd |
| Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | 8.0 m / 26.2 ft. | n/a |
| Flash Range Description: | Bundled SEF8A flash has GN 8m at ISO 100 | Auto ISO: 0.6 - 6.8m (Wide), 1.0 - 3.9m (Tele) |
| Max Flash Sync: | 1/200 | 1/2000 |
| Flash Exposure Compensation: | +/- 2.0 EV in 0.5EV steps | +/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps |
| External Flash Connection: | Hot shoe | n/a |
| Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | No | |
| 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: | RAW (SRW), RAW+JPEG | RAW, RAW+JPEG |
| Movie File Format: | MP4 (Video: HEVC (H.265) / Sound: AAC) | AVCHD or MP4 with stereo sound |
| Included Memory: | No memory included | No memory included |
| Included Memory Type: | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Built-In Wi-Fi: | Yes | Yes |
| NFC: | Yes | No |
| Bluetooth: | Yes | Yes |
| Built-In GPS: | No | No |
| Microphone Jack: | No | No |
| Headphone Jack: | No | No |
| External Connections: | USB 2.0 High Speed,Bluetooth,WiFi | USB 2.0 High Speed,Bluetooth,WiFi |
| PictBridge Compliant: | No | Yes |
| DPOF Compliant: | No | Yes |
| Remote Control: | Yes | Yes |
| Remote Control Type: | Via Wi-Fi live view or Bluetooth; optional wired USB cable release | Wi-Fi and Bluetooth |
| Connections (extended): | Wi-Fi (IEEE 802.11b/g/n) with NFC; Bluetooth; Mult-function USB port compatible with wired remote | Micro-HDMI (Type D) |
| Performance Timing | ||
| Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | 0.83 | 0.30 |
| 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 | 0.38 |
| Camera penalizes early shutter press? | No | Yes |
| JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 8.8 | 10.1 |
| Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 38 | 139 |
| RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 8.5 | 9.4 |
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): | 6 | 33 |
| RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 8.6 | 9.4 |
| Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): | 6 | 28 |
| Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): | 0.20 seconds | 0.12 seconds |
| Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | 0.15 seconds | |
| Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): | ||
| Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): | ||
| Shutter Lag (manual focus): | 0.097 seconds | 0.051 seconds |
| Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | 0.36 seconds | 0.83 seconds |
| Shutter Lag (prefocused): | 0.076 seconds | 0.025 seconds |
| Shutter Lag (notes): | ||
| Startup Time: | 1.5 seconds | 2.9 seconds |
| Play -> Record Time: | 0.8 seconds | 0.9 seconds |
| Flash cycle time, full power: | 3.1 seconds | 2.7 seconds |
| Power | ||
| Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | 370 shots | 370 shots |
| Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | 250 shots | |
| Battery Life, Video: | ||
| Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary BP-1130 | Proprietary |
| Usable Battery Types: | 1130mAh Lithium-ion rechargeable | 7.2v 1025mAh Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary BP-1130 Lithium-ion rechargeable | 1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes | Yes |
| Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | No | No |
| Internal Charging Supported: | Yes | Yes |
| Software | ||
| Included Software: | Samsung Raw Converter, i-Launcher (web version), Power Media Player, Samsung Movie Converter and Samsung DNG Converter | None; SILKYPIX Developer Studio is available for download at the Ichikawa Soft Laboratory website |
| OS Compatibility: | ||
| Miscellaneous | ||
| Notes & Features: | Available in black, brown and white. | Available in black or silver. |
