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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
Greatlooking body
Powerful sensor
Feature packed
4K option
The image quality
Both in jpeg and RAW
Is excellent. Video quality is outstanding
Although we were not able to test the 4K output. Auto focus
Using both phase and contrast detection
Is fast. The camera has a luxurious fit
Finish and feel.
Attractive and well designed
The NX500 delivers great photo and video quality
Comfortable to hold
Easy menu and settings
Crisp and vibrant picture quality
Good wireless capabilities
The editors didn't like
Selfie mode gimmick is not needed
VERDICT The NX500
Like the NX1
Is an indication that Samsung intends to be a serious player in the camera business. It is a long way from the first Samsung DSLRs which were essentially rebadged Pentaxes. The NX1 and NX500 stand at the top level of compa
The RAW converter supplied in the camera is weird
Using bewildering terminology unique to Samsung. It will only be a stopgap until Adobe update Camera RAW
But for those who are stuck with the supplied software we recommend looking for an alternative. Th
A shallow manual may leave you scratching your head when it comes to connectivity and video playback
Video playback requires HEVC codec to be installed
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...
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 ...
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Published: 2015-06-09, Author: Elias , review by: pcworld.co.nz
Comfortable to hold, Easy menu and settings, Crisp and vibrant picture quality, Good wireless capabilities
Video playback requires HEVC codec to be installed, is a little fiddly
