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April 2015
(84%)
106 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(88%)
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
While we believe that the value of 100Hz and a Full HD resolution are negligible, the important part of the package is a flat panel LCD which is a strong performer in most areas and outstanding in others.Samsung LE32B650 ...
Abstract: It was just last year that we were introduced to Samsung’s crazy-powerful NX1 professional grade camera with everything in it except the kitchen sink. At Samsung Forum 2015 in Bangkok, Thailand, they’ve announced the NX1’s equally overachieving sibling, the NX500....
Abstract: Samsung just revealed its 28-megapixel Interchangeable Lens Camera, the NX500. The camera is well-built and after a few shots with it, it proved itself in delivering great photo and video quality.Here's a closer look of the NX500:You can pair your Android...
Overall, the Samsung NX500 is a nice little camera to use, if you are able to live with the little "quirks" here and there. If Samsung can improve the AF and AWB a little, it'd be a much better camera. The features are certainly innovative (there's also t...
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Published: 2015-05-04, Author: Wilson , review by: techgoondu.com
Abstract: Samsung seems to have hit pay dirt with their latest slew of mirrorless cameras, from the compact NX mini to the professional NX1 from last year. Now, it has improved things with the NX500 as well.If you were impressed by the NX1's technological prowess b...
Abstract: The latest Samsung NX500 mirrorless camera is like the perfect blend of the current flagship NX1 and the previous flagship NX300.The NX1 looks and works like a professional DSLR with a built-in electronic viewfinder (EVF), while the NX300 sports a smaller...
Abstract: Samsung ha aprovechado su cita con medios y partners en Europa para anunciar de forma global su nuevo modelo de cámaras CSC. La Samsung NX500 , que ya hemos podido tocar en Mónaco, es una propuesta para tener la potencia y posibilidades fotográficas de un...
design, ergonomie, qualité d'image (photo et vidéo).
pas de viseur, pas de prise micro
Avec le NX500, Samsung livre un des meilleurs appareils photo hybrides du marché. La base technique reprend tout simplement celle de l'excellent NX1, le viseur en moins...
