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April 2015
(84%)
106 Reviews
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Users
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90 Reviews
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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
Photo answers review Photo answers rating As the name suggests, Compact System Cameras are designed to be small and portable. However, this often means that some specs, including sensor size and functionality, are compromised. Samsung's NX500 looks to...
Samsung NX500 – Image Quality One of the key draws of the Samsung NX500 is the sensor, which is the same 28-megapixel APS-C type found in the Samsung NX1. This is an excellent sensor, offering the highest resolution you'll find among APS-C cameras. It's c...
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...
Big camera, little body As for the NX500, it's already amongst the best cameras you can buy for under $1,000. Equipped with a 28MP BSI APS-C sensor, 4K video, RAW shooting, tilt-screen, intuitive controls, simple menus, compact design and clean aesthe...
Picture quality up to ISO 3200, Buildquality, Numerous customisation options, Ease of use, 4K and UHD video, 180° adjustable touchscreen, Good quality kit lens (zoom), WiFi, NFC, Bluetooth, 8 fps burst mode, Good battery life (400 photos)
A bit slow in low light, Still no electronic viewfinder, Still no builtin flash (but an external flash is included)
The Samsung NX500 is an excellent interchangeable-lens camera, whatever your level: it's well-designed, pleasant to use, connected, responsive, well-built, produces superb photos and films in 4K. Nearly flawless, its record is tarnished only by a lack of ...
No viewfinder, Flash isn't built-in, Some 4K-recording limitations
The $800 NX500 kit has loads of positives, including great stills and extensive video options. Our only real knock is the lack of an electronic viewfinder since the rear display screen has some definite reflectivity issues. There are also limitations to ...
Excellent image quality – high resolution and low noise, Impressive autofocus – fast and accurate, Extensive video recording options, including 4K
Small, fiddly control dials, OLED screen can be difficult to see in bright light, No electronic viewfinder option
When Samsung told us it planned to put the NX1s sensor into a smaller, cheaper camera, we were pretty excited at the prospect, and the NX500 goes a long way towards meeting our expectations. It offers excellent image quality, incredibly sophisticated aut...
