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Samsung Electronics EV-NX500ZBMIUS NX500 28 MP Wireless Smart Compact System Camera with Included Kit Lens
Brand | Samsung Electronics |
Model Name | NX500 |
Maximum Webcam Image Resolution | 28 MP |
Photo Sensor Size | APS-C |
Image Stabilization | No |
Max Shutter Speed | 30 seconds |
Min Shutter Speed | 1.67E-4 seconds |
Metering Description | Multi, Center-weighted, Spot |
Exposure Control Type | Program, Manual |
Form Factor | Mirrorless |
About this item
- New 28MP Back Side Illuminated APS-C Sensor.
- The NX AF System III on the NX500 is supported by 205 phase detect auto focus points
- NX500 can shoot at up to 9 FPS at full resolution
- Captures UHD/4k video to SD card
- Incorporates the newest Wi-Fi standard, IEEE802.11ac
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The NX500 is defined by its advanced 28.2MP APS-C, BSI CMOS Sensor. Delivering up to 9 frames per second bursting with sharp detail and intense colors. The large sensor is ideal for creating detailed images and stunning 4k/UHD video.
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Auto Focus Technology | 205 Points (Phase Detection AF), 209 Points (Contrast AF), AF Range : EV -4 - 20 |
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Display Resolution Maximum | 1036k dots |
Photo Sensor Size | APS-C |
Photo Sensor Technology | CMOS |
Effective Still Resolution | 28.2 |
Maximum Webcam Image Resolution | 28 MP |
White balance settings | Auto |
Self Timer Duration | 30 |
JPEG quality level | Basic, Fine, Normal |
Camera Flash | Built-In |
Image Stabilization | No |
Flash Modes Description | High Speed Sync, Automatic |
Flash Sync Speed | 1/200 |
Video Capture Format | 4k, UHD, FHD |
Video Capture Resolution | 4K UHD 2160p |
Video Standard | hdmi |
Viewfinder Magnification | 1.04x |
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Viewfinder Type | Electronic |
Screen Size | 3 Inches |
Display Type | AMOLED |
Display Fixture Type | Tilting |
Touch Screen Type | Capacitive |
Model Name | NX500 |
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Brand | Samsung Electronics |
Model Number | EV-NX500ZBMIUS |
Customer Reviews |
3.9 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #571,578 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics) #1,782 in Mirrorless Cameras |
ASIN | B00SYKXMKS |
Color | Black |
Assembly Required | No |
Age Range (Description) | Adult |
Processor Description | DRIMe 5 |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 4.7 x 1.64 x 2.5 inches |
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Item Weight | 0.74 Pounds |
Warranty Type | 12 |
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Lens Type | standard-zoom |
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Aperture Modes | F3.5–F5.6 |
Optical Zoom | 3.13 x |
Digital Zoom | 2 |
Maximum Aperture | 3.5 f |
Minimum Aperture | 5.6 |
Zoom Type | Optical Zoom |
Autofocus Points | 414 |
Camera Lens Description | 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 Power Zoom ED OIS |
Compatible Mountings | Samsung NX |
Focus Type | Manual Focus |
Maximum Focal Length | 50 |
Minimum Focal Length | 16 |
Photo Filter Thread Size | 43 Millimeters |
Expanded ISO Maximum | 51200 |
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Expanded ISO Minimum | 100 |
Max Shutter Speed | 30 seconds |
Min Shutter Speed | 1.67E-4 seconds |
Exposure Control Type | Program, Manual |
Metering Description | Multi, Center-weighted, Spot |
Shooting Modes | Manual, Automatic |
Batteries Required? | Yes |
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Number of Batteries | 1 Lithium Ion batteries required. (included) |
Are Batteries Included | Yes |
Rechargeable Battery Included | No |
Battery Cell Composition | Lithium Ion |
Battery Description | Samsung BP-1130 |
Battery Weight | 46 Grams |
Battery Life | 370 Photos |
Removable Memory | SDHC |
Software Included | TRUE |
Target Gender | Unisex |
Connectivity Technology | Wi-Fi |
Continuous Shooting Speed | 9 |
Wireless Communication Standard | 802.11n, 802.11b, 802.11g |
Wireless Communication Technology | Wi-FiBlutoothnfc |
Flash Memory Type | SDXC |
Memory Slots Available | 1 |
Special Feature | interchangeable-lens|#53 |
Water Resistance Level | Not Water Resistant |
Skill Level | Amateur |
Specific Uses For Product | Photography |
Form Factor | Mirrorless |
Hardware Interface | Secure Digital Card |
Audio Recording | Yes |
Audio Output Type | Headphones |
Photo Sensor Technology | CMOS |
GPS | geotagging |
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Customers like the quality, image quality, and ease of use of the digital camera. They mention that it takes excellent video and photos, and that the functions are easy to use and intuitive. They also appreciate the portability and size of the product.
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Customers like the quality of the camera. They mention it's an awesome camera, pretty good all around, and great for a non-professional that still wants to take pictures. The battery life is great, and the Samsung kit lens is decent. The video formats are very nice and stunning to watch, and it'll be a solid shooter for still photos in most situations.
"...Is fine. It's nice and compact, which is great. Build quality is fine, but not fantastic. I love the iFunction buttons on Samsung lenses...." Read more
"...Rich Tones and Panorama are my 2 favorites so far, the waterfall one is very nice too (make sure you're using a tripod for that setting though)...." Read more
"I give the NX500 4.5 stars for still photos......Excellent in most situations. Love the quick touch focus...." Read more
"...The upgrade to the nx1 gets you only 1080@120 fps. These are very nice video formats for a reasonably compact camera...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the image quality of the camera. They mention that the images are very clear, crisp, and amazing. They also say that the camera takes excellent video and photos, and that the quality and detail it can capture is a wonder. Some say that it is beyond comparison with high resolution. Overall, most are happy with the product's image quality.
"...For a kit lens it's relatively sharp, and certainly has a usable range. I think it's a good starting/walk-around lens...." Read more
"...Onboard editing of pictures is great and very easy to do, and sharing images right to facebook or your cell phone couldn't possibly be any..." Read more
"...I prefer to deal with the crop on the other hand, as the video is noticeably more detailed from my testing...." Read more
"...Overall I am very happy with the video quality. I will be taking more photos and videos next week. will update if my thought change." Read more
Customers find the functions of the digital camera easy enough to use. They also say the camera is very intuitive, simplistic yet deep, and works intuitively. The responsive touch screen and intuitive menus make the camera easy to use with lots of options for manual and auto use. Customers also say that the buttons are laid out intuitively and the screen moves easily but stays in place.
"...Buttons are laid out intuitively, the screen moves easily but stays in place; I'm sure a lot of people don't know want to admit it, but Samsung..." Read more
"...Onboard editing of pictures is great and very easy to do, and sharing images right to facebook or your cell phone couldn't possibly be any..." Read more
"This is my first mirrorless camera. The size and what it can do is amazing.Here are my pros & cons:Pros-..." Read more
"...The file sizes are 2x smaller, and are thus more easily able to be written to something like a 45 mbps write SD card...." Read more
Customers find the digital camera easy to carry and perfect for travel. They mention it's small, light, and has a large and clear screen. Some say the camera has some weight on it, which is usually a good sign.
"...It's mostly metal and had some weight on it, which is usually a good sign for an electronic product...." Read more
"...Here are my pros & cons:Pros- Light weight, small, can carry in any bag you want-..." Read more
"...screen led me to believe that this camera would be a very good carry anywhere camera...." Read more
"...Also the kit lens while a great focal length, small, light, and perfect for travel had pretty mediocre performance...." Read more
Customers like the size of the digital camera. They say it is one of the best compact shooters they have ever owned, it is not too big or too heavy, and is great for traveling. Customers also mention that the file sizes are 2x smaller, and are thus more easily able to be written to.
"...The kit lens. Is fine. It's nice and compact, which is great. Build quality is fine, but not fantastic...." Read more
"...Here are my pros & cons:Pros- Light weight, small, can carry in any bag you want-..." Read more
"...These are very nice video formats for a reasonably compact camera. I really enjoy playing back these videos... but......" Read more
"...The high resolution sensor, the fast AF and the small size with OLED viewing screen led me to believe that this camera would be a very good carry..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the auto focus of the camera. Some mention that the focus was still quite nice, the program's focal points are pretty good, and the AF was very quick. However, others say that the shots often miss the focus they want entirely.
"...of field, but the Samsung had some great looks selective focus was still quite nice...." Read more
"...Haven't seen that before (except in NX50).8. Missed focus - I can swear all my shoots did show the rectangle locking the subject's face...." Read more
"...The panorama option is an interesting bonus. You might like it, might not, but it is no gimmick...." Read more
"...Also the kit lens while a great focal length, small, light, and perfect for travel had pretty mediocre performance...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the video quality of the camera. Some mention that it has 4K video capability, while others say that the quality was slightly degraded. They also say that video recorded above 4K is cropped and that the files are a hassle.
"...With the option to shoot true 4K, Ultra HD, HD 1080, and HD 720, an intervalometer, and varied frame rates for slow motion, and quality glass, I am..." Read more
"...I'm having trouble with shooting video with the NX500, especially when shooting in 4K...I get very slight horizontal and vertical wavy type lines..." Read more
"...It outshines many of my friends' photos, videos. With 4K video capability, I can cut photos out from the video and still have good pictures...." Read more
"...This just makes it slightly harder to record, and may require taking a sample video to line things up or cut the beginning of a video in post to..." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the lens of the digital camera. They mention that it has glitches and is atrocious. Some say that the lens is the worst piece of technology Samsung has ever produced.
"...like a broken record at this point from other reviewers, but it really does suck. Horrid...." Read more
"...Blues look good, the kit lens is atrocious. I could rarely get consistent focusing and ended up using manual focus...." Read more
"This is hands down, the worst piece of technology Samsung has ever produced. It crashes, turns off consistently...." Read more
"Fake didn't work I decided to return it" Read more
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First, if you are coming from another NX camera, or even more specifically an NX300, this camera will feel incredibly familiar. Basically the body is the NX300 body with some small tweaks to improve handling/feel. This is no bad thing. The 300 felt great in my hand, and the 500 feels better. The sloping panel for the shutter button is a nice improvement. Overall, if you like what Samsung is going for with their NX line, this will not disappoint and is surely their best iteration to date as far as handling. Buttons are laid out intuitively, the screen moves easily but stays in place; I'm sure a lot of people don't know want to admit it, but Samsung knows how to make a well-functioning camera that makes sense.
This continues into the menu system, which is easily one of the best mirrorless menu systems on the market. It blows Olympus and Panasonic away, and makes Sony look like sheer lunacy. It's even better than Fuji in this respect. Very easy, very intuitive, simplistic yet deep. Samsung owners will already know and appreciate what I'm saying, but newbies, I say this to you: this is one of the easiest cameras to use right from the outset with little to no knowledge.
The AF system. Yes, it is fast. Very fast. Is it faster than the latest micro four thirds cameras, the Sony A6000, and the Fuji X-T1? I think it depends. For moving subjects (speaking strictly of mirrorless systems), this is simply one of the best systems you can buy. I've not used the A6000, though I read that it is very good as well. I have used some of the latest micro four thirds gear, and the Fuji X-T1, and it is better than them. For single shot AF, really it's a toss-up. MFT is very fast at this point for single subject acquisition. I would say the latest MFT cams are probably faster overall in this arena but the lens you are using, and the lighting at the moment, etc, really has a lot to do with how any camera performs. While the Samsung AF is rated very well in dim light, I find it does struggle as the light goes away (but this really is true for all mirrorless systems). What I will say is this: for moving subjects this is one of the best mirrorless AF systems you can buy, and for single subject acquisition it is among the best. So really there's not much bad to say here. Could it be better? Of course. But we really are seeing now that mirrorless cameras are going to compete with the best DSLRS in the realm of continuous focusing, period. It's already happening to some extent.
The sensor. Is fantastic. If you believe DxO Mark, it's one of the best APS-C sensor cameras in existence. I've read some people saying that it should have been much better, with the BSI technology, etc. But I think for increasing the resolution as Samsung has while still besting basically everyone else with a similar sensor size, Samsung gets a gold star. Sony's a tough nut to crack sensor-wise these days, and Samsung is truly competing now; there really is nothing bad to say here.
In the real world, I've had fantastic results. I've seen great dynamic range capability, and really low noise, especially at low ISOs, which is commendable for the resolution increase. As you get up around 3200, things will start to even out and here Samsung pulls about even with a lot of APS-C competitors. But up to 3200, it really does best most everyone else. The haters can say what they like; Samsung is finally a player in sensor quality. Period.
The screen is beautiful, and the touch screen works pretty much as well as your modern smartphone. In fact, some touch implementations are genius, like the ability to touch for focus and then touch another area for exposure. In bright light you might have some trouble, but with the brightness up on the screen, it works pretty well for me; I haven't had many issues seeing the screen.
Wifi is fantastic, connects quickly, works intuitively, very good. I don't use it much, but I've liked what I've seen.
What sucks? Anything? Yes. The buffer. I'm sure this sounds like a broken record at this point from other reviewers, but it really does suck. Horrid. For raw I think I was getting about 6-7 shots before slow down. This is pathetic, and in many ways negates the fantastic continuous AF ability because why would you use it for sports/action when the buffer sucks so bad anyway? You really wouldn't. I'm hoping the buffer can be improved with a firmware update, but I think if we do see an increase it will likely be minimal. I don't really get the logic on this one either... makes very little sense to me.
No viewfinder. So what? Who cares? People who want a viewfinder simply won't buy this camera. I'm not one of those, so I did. It's a silly thing to complain about. You want a camera this size with a viewfinder? Great, there are other options. I personally love it. Would I be sad if it HAD a finder? It would depend on how the implementation changed the body, both in size and shape. But in general it's never bad to have more stuff! Am I going to slit my wrists because it's not there? Hardly.
The kit lens. Is fine. It's nice and compact, which is great. Build quality is fine, but not fantastic. I love the iFunction buttons on Samsung lenses. For a kit lens it's relatively sharp, and certainly has a usable range. I think it's a good starting/walk-around lens. But I only used it for a little while before I sold it and picked up a prime. But for a kit lens, it's certainly a worthy offering.
Sorry, I'm not much of a video guy. If I was, I'd be pretty saddened by the crop when shooting 4k, for sure. So perhaps that's an issue for you. And maybe there are other issues as well. Sorry I can't speak better to this aspect.
In the end, I could probably go with a 4.5 for this camera, because of the asinine buffer. But I'll give it the 5 instead of the 4 just because the sheer enjoyment of using the camera helps push it back up there. Obviously this camera/manufacturer isn't for everyone, but Samsung truly has done a fantastic job 'catching up' to the competition and in some ways surpassing them, which is really great to see. It's never a bad thing to have more options, and Samsung is finally a worthy option; in fact a great one. The lens line needs work, but they are addressing this as well with new pro lenses. It's a great time to be a photographer, it truly is. So many manufacturers are making fantastic products that you really can't lose with any system at this point.
Happy shooting!
Crazy fast start-up time. You can take a photo within 1 second of powering the camera on. Nice feel, sits comfortably in my hands and I like how the shutter button is on a sloped angle, makes it much more natural to take the photo. The touchscreen, as we've come to expect from Samsung, is slick and very responsive. Very sharp screen, and it's an articulating screen which should please the selfie nuts. The included 16-50 power zoom lens seems like it's very good quality. It's mostly metal and had some weight on it, which is usually a good sign for an electronic product.
The several different "smart" photo options are great too. Rich Tones and Panorama are my 2 favorites so far, the waterfall one is very nice too (make sure you're using a tripod for that setting though). Onboard editing of pictures is great and very easy to do, and sharing images right to facebook or your cell phone couldn't possibly be any easier.
I previously owned the NX2000 and I feel, so far, that this camera is a very nice step forward in technology. A lot of the gripes about this camera will be directed towards the 4k crop video recording and the lac of a mic, since I have a Hero4 and don't intend to shoot video with this that doesn't really bother me at all. A reviewer below me gave the camera a mediocre review based on the "fact" that this camera has the same CPU as the NX1, which is false. This uses the Drime Vs CPU instead of the Drime V in the NX1. It's a scaled down version. If the Drime V was in the NX500 the camera would overheat in minutes, especially whilst recording 4k. It's a compact camera people, the technology simply isn't there yet for true 4k recording. The 60fps in 1080p does look incredibly sharp, for what it's worth. Videophiles will not be pleased with this camera (nor any compact for that matter) and that's just how it's going to be until technology advances.
I slapped my 30mm pancake lens on and shot a few photos, one is attached. I'm a mountaineer and look forward to some epic landscape shots with this camera and will update this review after the next time I climb. So far I'm quite impressed with the few pictures I have taken.
Gripes:
No hotshoe cover. My NX2000 came with a little plastic piece that went into the hotshoe slot to protect it when I wasn't using flash. The NX500 doesn't come with that and just sits naked.
Odd spot for the recording button, took me a couple minutes to find it.
Nothing major outside of these minor issues.
Overall I'm very pleased so far and look forward to using it in the mountains ASAP
Crazy fast start-up time. You can take a photo within 1 second of powering the camera on. Nice feel, sits comfortably in my hands and I like how the shutter button is on a sloped angle, makes it much more natural to take the photo. The touchscreen, as we've come to expect from Samsung, is slick and very responsive. Very sharp screen, and it's an articulating screen which should please the selfie nuts. The included 16-50 power zoom lens seems like it's very good quality. It's mostly metal and had some weight on it, which is usually a good sign for an electronic product.
The several different "smart" photo options are great too. Rich Tones and Panorama are my 2 favorites so far, the waterfall one is very nice too (make sure you're using a tripod for that setting though). Onboard editing of pictures is great and very easy to do, and sharing images right to facebook or your cell phone couldn't possibly be any easier.
I previously owned the NX2000 and I feel, so far, that this camera is a very nice step forward in technology. A lot of the gripes about this camera will be directed towards the 4k crop video recording and the lac of a mic, since I have a Hero4 and don't intend to shoot video with this that doesn't really bother me at all. A reviewer below me gave the camera a mediocre review based on the "fact" that this camera has the same CPU as the NX1, which is false. This uses the Drime Vs CPU instead of the Drime V in the NX1. It's a scaled down version. If the Drime V was in the NX500 the camera would overheat in minutes, especially whilst recording 4k. It's a compact camera people, the technology simply isn't there yet for true 4k recording. The 60fps in 1080p does look incredibly sharp, for what it's worth. Videophiles will not be pleased with this camera (nor any compact for that matter) and that's just how it's going to be until technology advances.
I slapped my 30mm pancake lens on and shot a few photos, one is attached. I'm a mountaineer and look forward to some epic landscape shots with this camera and will update this review after the next time I climb. So far I'm quite impressed with the few pictures I have taken.
Gripes:
No hotshoe cover. My NX2000 came with a little plastic piece that went into the hotshoe slot to protect it when I wasn't using flash. The NX500 doesn't come with that and just sits naked.
Odd spot for the recording button, took me a couple minutes to find it.
Nothing major outside of these minor issues.
Overall I'm very pleased so far and look forward to using it in the mountains ASAP
Here are my pros & cons:
Pros
- Light weight, small, can carry in any bag you want
- One thing I don't have in SLR (my 5 year old one) is panorama and HDR capability. I love these features from my smartphone camera. Now I can have these in this camera.
- WiFi - send email or files to smartphone
- Bluetooth - send files to smartphone
- Use smartphone as remote
Cons
- No viewfinder
- External flash is weird
- No lens hood