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April 2015
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106 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
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90 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
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The editors liked
Very good picture quality
Easy to use.
Easy to use
Great picture quality all around
Integrated USBbased media player
Four HDMI inputs in total
120Hz Auto Motion Plus
Stunning design complements any home decor
Lack of mirror allows camera to be more portable than a digital SLR
Interchangeable lenses allow you to use the best lens for the job
Auto mode takes surprisingly good pictures in most conditions
Specialized scene modes produce excellent results
4K vi
28-megapixel resolution images
Fast autofocus
Flippable touchscreen for selfies
4K video recording
Simple Wi-Fi and image editing features
Auto and Program modes are very accurate
Outstanding overall image quality
Always ready to record video with one touch
Fantastic shooting performance
Dual command dials for total control over settings
NX mount features a great lens selection
3.0inch
9fps burst shooting. 28-megapixel resolution. Fast autofocus. Tilting touch-screen display. Includes compact zoom lens. Dual-band Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity. 4K video recording.
Stylish
Ergonomic design
Gorgeous flip-up OLED touch screen
Intuitive
Smartphone-like controls and menus
True-color reproduction
Ultra-HD and 4K video capability
Attractive and well designed
The NX500 delivers great photo and video quality
Nice build quality
Image quality right out of the camera is pretty great
Compact
Fits in the palm of your hand and weighs a bit more than a package of candy
4K video with a small bit of extra crop
The same high image quality and fast AF as the Samsung NX1
Simple to use
But versatile in terms of options
Software update of
Those seeking a compact camera with top-notch photo and video quality in a compact
Inexpensive body
28MP BSI CMOS sensor (APS-C)
DRIMe Vs processor
Samsung NX lens mount
Hybrid autofocus system
3" flip-up touch Super AMOLED display
9 fps continuous shooting
4K/UHD video recording
Wi-Fi with NFC and Bluetooth
Excellent image quality
Fast and accurate autofocus
High quality 4K video recording
The editors didn't like
Poorly implemented picture-in-picture.
Poorly implemented pictureinpicture
Sound quality could be better
Media player file format support needs improvement
Content Library functions feel tacked on
PictureinPicture needs work
A little pricey ($799 with kit lens)
Auto-Focus doesn't work in certain conditions
4K video capture using only part of the sensor is not ideal
No viewfinder
Lacks electronic viewfinder
Plastic leatherette design
No built-in flash
You'll need to convert 4K footage to H.264
Mediocre battery life
Limited burst shooting in Raw mode. Diminished wide-angle capabilities when shooting at 4K. Video requires transcoding for editing and playback. Bluetooth only works with Android devices. Lacks in-body flash. Doesn't include external charger. No mic input
Weak dynamic range obscures detail in shadow areas
Autofocus less consistent than rival Sony a6000's
And included external unit adds bulk
Videos in H.265 format require transcoding to view or edit
A shallow manual may leave you scratching your head when it comes to connectivity and video playback
Slow WiFi connectivity
Very little evolution in the camera body makes us wonder if Samsung will ever give a camera like this a viewfinder
The Samsung NX500 is really quite the camera. It's highly capable of shooting great images on a vacation and prett
No built-in viewfinder
A small bit of extra crop for video
Panorama mode maximally 1500 pixels high
4K and Pro video images are not exportable to an external recorder
28MP BSI CMOS sensor
Outstanding dynamic range and low light image quality
Bright and sharp tilting touchscreen Super AMOLED display
Fast
Accurate hybrid autofocus system
Effective Tracking AF
Especially for video and continuous focus on faces and o
Published: 2016-05-16, Author: Rex , review by: 4k.com
28MP BSI CMOS sensor (APS-C), DRIMe Vs processor, Samsung NX lens mount, Hybrid autofocus system, 3" flip-up touch Super AMOLED display, 9 fps continuous shooting, 4K/UHD video recording, Wi-Fi with NFC and Bluetooth
No viewfinder, Slow maximum frame rate, Non-weatherproof build, Limited 4K video functionality
If you approach the NX500 as a midrange mirrorless camera, it is among the best in its class. However, when comparing it to the flagship NX1 its limitations quickly become noticeable. For the photographer looking for an ultra portable stills shooter, you...
Abstract: No other camera category has seen as much innovation and novelty as the mirrorless market over the past several years, and the latest crop of models are a testament to that. They're driving forward not only new features but more compact designs targeted a...
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Published: 2015-11-09, Author: Jeff , review by: dpreview.com
Those seeking a compact camera with top-notch photo and video quality in a compact, inexpensive body
28MP BSI CMOS sensor, Outstanding dynamic range and low light image quality, Bright and sharp tilting touchscreen Super AMOLED display, Fast, accurate hybrid autofocus system, Effective Tracking AF, especially for video and continuous focus on faces and o
The NX500 is one of the most impressive midrange mirrorless cameras, with excellent photo and video quality, good ergonomics, and a broad feature set. Those serious about 4K video may be put off by the large crop factor, and the lack of an EVF may also di...
Published: 2015-09-15, Author: Dan , review by: theverge.com
Abstract: If you're taking pictures, chances are you're using a smartphone. Smartphones are great portable cameras because they generally take decent photos and are always in our pockets. But they aren't particularly capable photographic tools and can really strugg...
Published: 2015-08-21, Author: Jack , review by: shutterbug.com
My initial exposure to the Samsung NX500, on a press tour to Hawaii, left me with a very good feeling about the camera. It practically made me a convert to the mirrorless genre. I hadn't expected the NX500 to deliver a fraction of what it succeeded in cap...
The Samsung NX500 is imperfect, but delivers where it counts: a strong sensor, good image quality and 4K video at less than $1,000.Tech Specs:Sensor Size & Type: BSI APC-C CMOS (1.5x Crop Factor)Effective Megapixels (DSLR Only): 28MPVideo Format: AVI, MP4...
Attractive and well designed, the NX500 delivers great photo and video quality
A shallow manual may leave you scratching your head when it comes to connectivity and video playback
The Samsung NX500 offers a lot of useful features, excellent video quality, and action-friendly performance that makes it a nice choice for families and travelers...
Abstract: In her Samsung NX500 review video, Angela Nicholson runs through the key specs, features and gives her verdict on the image quality.The Samsung NX1 that the NX500 is based on has the type of feature set that is designed to grab the attention of enthusiast...
Stylish, ergonomic design, Gorgeous flip-up OLED touch screen, Intuitive, smartphone-like controls and menus, True-color reproduction, Ultra-HD and 4K video capability
Weak dynamic range obscures detail in shadow areas, Autofocus less consistent than rival Sony a6000's, No built-in flash, and included external unit adds bulk, Videos in H.265 format require transcoding to view or edit
Samsung's new mainstream mirrorless camera has a handsome design and takes good-looking photos, but doesn't beat the rival Sony a6000...
