Samsung NX500

portability, performance, price, usability, focus

lens

100% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

usability, performance, price, portability, image quality

reliability, focus, durability, stabilizer , low-light

91% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

size, performance

low-light

80% of the reviews on Amazon.ca give this product a positive rating.

Samsung has made waves in the camera market in the past year. It gained a lot of credibility with the release of its flagship

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.

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...

Performance and Conclusions The NX500 is a speedy performer. It starts and captures an in-focus image in about 1.5 seconds, which is a solid result when you consider that its power zoom lens must extend as it starts up. The camera focuses in about...

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...

Mediocre battery life ; Lacks a viewfinder that would complete the dSLR feel ; External flash can be forgotten or left behind ; Does not include external battery charger ; Trouble playing movies on a computer without Samsung Software

The Samsung NX500 is a compact ILC that is easy to use and provides great image quality. WiFi, great shooting modes and 4K video give you all the greatest features and options available. Coming in under $800 for the kit, it is a great option for you...

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,...

The Samsung NX500 digital compact camera will come in three colours: Black, White and Brown, and will be available globally from March 2015. Availability of colors and optional NX500 accessories may differ depending on the country. Please check the...

The new Samsung NX500 is by far the cheapest interchangeable lens camera to offer 4K video recording, coming in at less than half the price of the flagship NX1 whilst cramming in most of that camera's features into the design of the more compact...

Very good image quality with high-resolution files; Excellent high ISO performance with RAW files; Very good dynamic range; Fast AF performance; Compact design with good build quality; Better ergonomics than predecessor; 4K video recording.

High ISO noise reduction too strong; AF struggles in low-light; Buffer depth is shallow with RAW files; No option for EVF; No built-in flash (external one included); 4K Video is cropped with narrower FOV.

The Samsung NX500 is a fun, great little camera with lots of the same horsepower and technology from the larger NX1. The high-res 28MP sensor and fast processor allow for very good, high-resolution images, good high ISO performance and crisp 4K video....

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.