Detailed comparison and review of Samsung SMART Camera NX300M + NX 18-55mm III OIS and Samsung NX500 + NX 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 Power Zoom ED OIS. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare design, sensors, proximity characteristics, memory capacities, but also other key features of both cameras and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the camera that best fits your needs and expectations.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Samsung SMART Camera NX300M + NX 18-55mm III OIS | Samsung NX500 + NX 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 Power Zoom ED OIS |
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| Product Type | Digital camera - mirrorless system | Digital camera - 4K - mirrorless system |
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| Lens Included | NX 18-55mm III OIS lens | NX 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 Power Zoom ED OIS lens |
| Height | 6.37 cm | 6.36 cm |
| Width | 12.2 cm | 11.95 cm |
| Depth | 4.27 cm | 4.25 cm |
| Weight | 310 g | 287 g |
| Enclosure Colour | Black | Black | White |
| Optical Zoom | 3x | 3.1x |
| SENSOR | Samsung SMART Camera NX300M + NX 18-55mm III OIS | Samsung NX500 + NX 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 Power Zoom ED OIS |
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| Sensor Resolution | 20.3 Megapixel | 28.2 Megapixel |
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| Optical Sensor Type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Total Pixels | 21,600,000 pixels | 30,700,000 pixels |
| Effective Sensor Resolution | 20,300,000 pixels | 28,200,000 pixels |
| Optical Sensor Size | APS-C (23.5 x 15.7 mm) | APS-C (23.5 x 15.7 mm) |
| Frame Rate (Max Resolution) | - | 24 fps |
| Sensor Dust Reduction | - | Yes |
| Sensor Features | - | Dust Reduction (image sensor vibration) |
| Image Stabiliser | Optical | Optical |
| Built-in Optical Image Stabiliser | - | Yes |
| PROCESSOR | Samsung SMART Camera NX300M + NX 18-55mm III OIS | Samsung NX500 + NX 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 Power Zoom ED OIS |
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| Image Processor | - | DRIMeVs |
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| LENS | Samsung SMART Camera NX300M + NX 18-55mm III OIS | Samsung NX500 + NX 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 Power Zoom ED OIS |
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| Type | Zoom lens - 3x zoom - 18 - 55 mm - f/3.5-5.6 i-Function | Zoom lens - 3.1x zoom - 16 - 50 mm - f/3.5-5.6 i-Function |
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| Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera | 27.7 - 84.7mm | - |
| Focus Adjustment | Automatic, manual | Automatic, manual |
| Min Focus Distance | 28 cm | 24 cm |
| Max View Angle | 75.9 degree(s) | 82.6 degree(s) |
| Zoom Adjustment | Manual | Motorised drive |
| Lens Construction | 9 groups / 12 elements | 8 groups / 9 elements |
| Filter Size | 58 mm | 43 mm |
| Lens Mounting Type | Samsung NX | Samsung NX |
| Features | Aspherical lens | ED glass, i-Function |
| FOCUSING | Samsung SMART Camera NX300M + NX 18-55mm III OIS | Samsung NX500 + NX 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 Power Zoom ED OIS |
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| Auto Focus | TTL contrast and phase detection | TTL contrast and phase detection |
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| Auto Focus Points (Zones) Qty | 247 | 209 |
| AE/AF Control | Face-priority AF, Touch Area AF | - |
| Face Detection | Face-priority AF function | - |
| EXPOSURE & WHITE BALANCE | Samsung SMART Camera NX300M + NX 18-55mm III OIS | Samsung NX500 + NX 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 Power Zoom ED OIS |
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| ISO (Max) | 25600 | 51200 |
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| Light Sensitivity | ISO 100, ISO 800, ISO 400, ISO 200, ISO 1600, ISO 6400, ISO 3200, ISO auto, ISO 12800, ISO 25600 | ISO auto, ISO 51200, ISO 100-25600 |
| Exposure Metering | Multi-segment, centre-weighted, spot | Multi-segment, centre-weighted, spot |
| Exposure Metering Zones | 221 | 221 |
| Exposure Modes | Programme, bulb, automatic, manual, aperture-priority, shutter-priority, lens-priority | Programme, bulb, automatic, manual, aperture-priority, shutter-priority |
| Shooting Programs | - | Landscape, night mode, silhouette, fireworks, multiple exposure, panorama assist, sunset, waterfall, beauty face, action freeze, rich tone, light trace |
| Special Effects | Cool, Negative, Vivid, Custom Effect, landscape, portrait, Water Colour, miniature, Calm, Classic, Forest, Retro, Vignetting, Selective Colour, Oil Paint, Ink Painting, Coloured Pencil, Wash Drawing, Acryl | Cool, Vivid, landscape, portrait, Water Colour, miniature, Calm, Classic, Forest, Retro, Vignetting, Selective Colour |
| White Balance | Custom, automatic, presets | Custom, automatic, presets |
| White Balance Presets | Cloudy, tungsten light, Flash, daylight, fluorescent light (warm white), fluorescent light (daylight white), fluorescent light (natural white) | Cloudy, tungsten light, Flash, daylight, fluorescent light (daylight), fluorescent light (natural white), fluorescent light (white) |
| Max Shutter Speed | 1/6000 sec | 1/6000 sec |
| Min Shutter Speed | 30 sec | 30 sec |
| Exposure Compensation | ±3 EV range, in 1/3 EV steps | ±5 EV range, in 1/3 EV steps |
| Auto Exposure Bracketing | 3 steps | 3 steps |
| White Balance Bracketing | Yes | Yes |
| X-sync Speed | 1/180 sec | - |
| Exposure Range | EV 0-18 (ISO 100) | - |
| DISPLAY | Samsung SMART Camera NX300M + NX 18-55mm III OIS | Samsung NX500 + NX 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 Power Zoom ED OIS |
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| Type | 3.31" AMOLED display | 3" AMOLED display |
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| Touch Screen | Yes | Yes |
| Display Format | 768,000 pixels | 1,036,000 pixels |
| Display Form Factor | Folding | Folding |
| Display Features | Contrast control, Touch AF | - |
| FLASH | Samsung SMART Camera NX300M + NX 18-55mm III OIS | Samsung NX500 + NX 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 Power Zoom ED OIS |
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| Camera Flash | External flash | Detachable flash |
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| Guide Number (m / ISO 100) | 8 | 8 |
| Flash Modes | Fill-in mode, rear curtain sync, auto mode, flash OFF mode, red-eye reduction | Fill-in mode, rear curtain sync, auto mode, flash OFF mode, red-eye reduction |
| Red-Eye Reduction | Yes | Yes |
| Features | AF illuminator, flash +/- compensation | - |
| External Flash Name | Samsung SEF-8A | - |
| VIDEOGRAPHY / CAMCORDER | Samsung SMART Camera NX300M + NX 18-55mm III OIS | Samsung NX500 + NX 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 Power Zoom ED OIS |
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| Digital Video Format | H.264 | AVI, MJPEG, HEVC |
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| Image Recording Format | JPEG, RAW | JPEG, RAW, MPO |
| Max Video Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 4096 x 2160 |
| Microphone Operation Mode | Stereo | Stereo |
| MEMORY | Samsung SMART Camera NX300M + NX 18-55mm III OIS | Samsung NX500 + NX 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 Power Zoom ED OIS |
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| Memory Card Slot | SD card | SD card |
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| Supported Memory Cards | SD Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDHC UHS-I Memory Card, SDXC UHS-I Memory Card | SD Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDHC UHS-I Memory Card, SDXC UHS-I Memory Card |
| Memory Card Included | - | No |
| Image Storage | JPEG 5472 x 3648 JPEG 3888 x 2592 JPEG 2976 x 1984 JPEG 1728 x 1152 JPEG 2736 x 1824 JPEG 5472 x 3080 JPEG 3712 x 2088 JPEG 2944 x 1656 JPEG 1920 x 1080 JPEG 3648 x 3648 JPEG 2640 x 2640 JPEG 2000 x 2000 JPEG 1024 x 1024 |
RAW 6480 x 4320 JPEG 6480 x 4320 JPEG 6480 x 3648 JPEG 4560 x 3040 JPEG 4608 x 2592 JPEG 3264 x 2176 JPEG 3328 x 1872 JPEG 2112 x 1408 JPEG 2048 x 1152 JPEG 4320 x 4320 JPEG 3088 x 3088 JPEG 2160 x 2160 JPEG 1408 x 1408 |
| Video Capture | H.264 - 1920 x 1080 - 60 fps H.264 - 1920 x 1080 - 30 fps H.264 - 1920 x 810 - 24 fps H.264 - 1280 x 720 - 60 fps H.264 - 1280 x 720 - 30 fps H.264 - 640 x 480 - 30 fps H.264 - 320 x 240 - 30 fps |
HEVC - 4096 x 2160 - 24 fps HEVC - 3840 x 2160 - 30 fps HEVC - 3840 x 2160 - 25 fps HEVC - 1920 x 1080 - 60 fps HEVC - 1920 x 1080 - 50 fps HEVC - 1920 x 1080 - 30 fps HEVC - 1920 x 1080 - 25 fps HEVC - 1920 x 1080 - 24 fps HEVC - 1280 x 720 - 60 fps HEVC - 1280 x 720 - 50 fps HEVC - 1280 x 720 - 30 fps HEVC - 1280 x 720 - 25 fps HEVC - 640 x 480 - 60 fps HEVC - 640 x 480 - 50 fps HEVC - 640 x 480 - 30 fps HEVC - 640 x 480 - 25 fps MJPEG - 640 x 480 - 30 fps MJPEG - 640 x 480 - 25 fps |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Samsung SMART Camera NX300M + NX 18-55mm III OIS | Samsung NX500 + NX 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 Power Zoom ED OIS |
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| Battery Type | Samsung BP1130 Lithium Ion | Samsung BP1130 Lithium Ion |
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| Details | Samsung BP1130 Li-ion rechargeable battery - 1130 mAh (included) | Samsung BP1130 Li-ion rechargeable battery - 1130 mAh (included) |
| Battery Life | Photo shooting - 320 shots Photo shooting - 2.75 hours |
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| CONNECTIONS | Samsung SMART Camera NX300M + NX 18-55mm III OIS | Samsung NX500 + NX 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 Power Zoom ED OIS |
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| Interface | Composite video/audio, HDMI, USB 2.0, IEEE 802.11b/g/n, NFC (Near Field Communication) | HDMI, USB 2.0, IEEE 802.11b/g/n, NFC (Near Field Communication), Bluetooth |
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| Connectivity Features | Remote control via mobile devices, remote live view | Remote control via mobile devices, Remote Viewfinder Pro |
| Print Standard | PictBridge support | - |
| Flash Terminal | Hot shoe | Hot shoe |
| Connector Type | USB 2.0 Composite video/audio output HDMI output |
USB 2.0 HDMI output |
| FEATURES | Samsung SMART Camera NX300M + NX 18-55mm III OIS | Samsung NX500 + NX 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 Power Zoom ED OIS |
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| Self-Timer Delay | 2 - 30 sec | 2 - 30 sec |
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| Continuous Shooting Speed | 5 frames per second, 8.6 frames per second | 9 frames per second |
| HDR Mode | - | Auto HDR mode |
| Additional Features | RGB primary colour filter, in-camera red-eye removal, brightness control, in-camera film editing, Dynamic Range Adjustment, Multi Motion Capture, Touch Shutter technology, Smart AUTO, i-Function control, Wi-Fi Direct | Adaptive Digital Noise Reduction, Smart AUTO, Time-Lapse recording, high ISO speed noise reduction, GPS via mobile, Samsung Auto Shot (SAS) |
| OTHERS | Samsung SMART Camera NX300M + NX 18-55mm III OIS | Samsung NX500 + NX 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 Power Zoom ED OIS |
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| Included Accessories | Lens hood, dust cap, lens cap | - |
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| Software | Drivers & Utilities, Adobe Reader, Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 5, iLauncher | Samsung Raw Converter, CyberLink Power Media Player, iLauncher, Samsung Movie Converter, Samsung DNG Converter |
| Max Operating Temperature | 40 °C | 40 °C |
| Min Operating Temperature | 0 °C | 0 °C |
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