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Comparison of Nikon D500 and Samsung NX2000 [S]ave

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Nikon D500 ×
Samsung NX2000 ×
General
ModelNikon D500Samsung NX2000
BrandNikonSamsung
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.nikonusa.com/https://www.samsung.com
Model numberD500NX2000
Camera formatPro SLRCompact System Camera
Release year (year)20162013
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)147119
Width (mm)8136
Height (mm)11565
Weight (g)856228
Waterproof--
PredecessorNikon D300S-
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Sensor manufacturer-Samsung
Effective megapixels (MP)20.920.3
Sensor formatAPS-CAPS-C
Sensor area (mm²)368.95368.95
Sensor width (mm)23.523.5
Sensor height (mm)15.715.7
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)4.224.29
Focal Length Multiplier (x)1.51.5
Aspect ratio3:23:2
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Anti aliasing filterNoneFixed
Self-cleaning++
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Dxo sensor score8375
Dxo color depth score (bit)2423.4
Dxo dynamic range score (evs)1412.3
Dxo maximum effective iso score (iso)1,324908
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 2128 x 1424(3.0 mp other)
  • 2784 x 1856(5.2 mp 3:2)
  • 3200 x 2136(6.8 mp 3:2)
  • 4176 x 2784(11.6 mp 3:2)
  • 4272 x 2848(12.2 mp 3:2)
  • 5568 x 3712(20.7 mp 3:2)
  • 1024 x 1024(1.0 mp 1:1)
  • 1728 x 1152(2.0 mp 3:2)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2000 x 2000(4.0 mp 1:1)
  • 2640 x 2640(7.0 mp 1:1)
  • 2736 x 1824(5.0 mp 3:2)
  • 2944 x 1656(4.9 mp 16:9)
  • 2976 x 1984(5.9 mp 3:2)
  • 3648 x 3648(13.3 mp 1:1)
  • 3712 x 2088(7.8 mp 16:9)
  • 3888 x 2592(10.1 mp 3:2)
  • 5472 x 3080(16.9 mp 16:9)
  • 5472 x 3648(20.0 mp 3:2)
Image file format
  • 12 or 14 bit
  • compressed
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
  • l/m/s
  • lossless compressed
  • nef (raw)
  • or uncompressed
  • raw+jpeg
  • tiff
  • .srw 12-bit raw
  • jpeg (exif 2.21)
  • mpo
  • raw+jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)10.28
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 3840x2160
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 1920x810
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
Movie max framerate (fps)6030
Image Storage
Movie file formatMOV (Video: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC; Audio: Stereo Linear PCM)MP4 (H.264) with AAC stereo audio
Composite video out--
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
Lens mountNikon FSamsung NX
Lens-Samsung 20-50mm f/3.5-5.6 II ED NX
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)-30.00 - 77.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)-20.00 - 50.00
Zoom ratio (x)-2.5
Aperture range (f)-0.05 - 0.29
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)-28
Filter thread (mm)-40
Optical image stabilization--
Digital zoom-+
Digital zoom values (x)-
  • 2
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeOVF: Nikon Advanced Multi-CAM 20K autofocus sensor module with TTL phase detection fine-tuningContrast Detection: 21 points (normal), has single-point and 35-point closeup modes; Face Detection: Max. 10 faces
Auto focus assist light-+
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderOptical / LCDNo / LCD
Viewfinder typeSLR type: eye-level pentaprism, 100% coverage, 1.0x magnification (~0.67x 35mm eq.), 16mm eyepoint, -2 to +1 diopter-
Focus peaking-+
Viewfinder magnification (35mm equivalent) (x)0.67-
Viewfinder magnification (nominal/claimed) (x)1-
Display
Eye-level viewfinder+-
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)3.23.7
Rear display resolution (dots)2,359,0001,152,000
Touchscreen++
Articulating screen+-
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Top deck display+-
Exposure
Maximum iso (native)51,20025,600
Minimum iso (native)100100
Iso settingsAuto, ISO 100 - 51200, expandable to Lo-1 ISO 50 to Hi-5 ISO 1,638,400Auto (selectable, up to ISO 3200), 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800, 25600 (1 or 1/3 EV steps)
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • 000k)
  • 500k-10
  • auto (3 types)
  • cloudy
  • direct sunlight
  • flash
  • fluorescent (7 types)
  • incandescent
  • kelvin color temperature (2
  • preset manual (up to 6); fine tuning available.
  • shade
  • 7-step a/b + g/m adjust
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom
  • daylight
  • daylight fluorescent
  • flash
  • kelvin color temp.
  • neutral fluorescent
  • tungsten
  • white fluorescent
Shutter speed range (s)1/8000 - 301/4000 - 30
Bulb mode++
Exposure compensation+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesTTL exposure metering using RGB sensor with approximately 180K (180,000) pixels; Matrix: 3D color matrix metering III (type G, E221-segment Multi, Center-weighted, Spot
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modes-Smart Mode: Beauty Face, Landscape, Macro, Action Freeze, Rich Tone, Panorama, Waterfall, Silhouette, Sunset, Night, Fireworks
Self timer (s)
  • 0
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 5
  • 9
  • 10
  • 20
  • 30
Time lapse (intervalometer)+-
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash--
Flash modes
  • auto fp high-speed sync supported
  • front curtain sync
  • rear-curtain sync
  • red-eye reduction
  • red-eye reduction with slow sync
  • slow rear-curtain sync
  • slow sync
  • 1st curtain
  • 2nd curtain
  • auto
  • auto+red-eye reduction
  • fill-in
  • fill-in+red-eye reduction
  • off
  • smart flash
Flash guide number (iso 100) (m)-8
Flash range description-Bundled SEF8A flash has GN 8m at ISO 100
Max flash sync (s)1/2501/180
Flash exposure compensation-3 to +1 EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0 EV in 0.5EV steps
External flash connectionHot Shoe, PC-sync TerminalHot shoe
Built-in wireless flash control--
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • xqd
  • microsd
  • microsdhc
  • microsdx
Uhs supportUHS-IIUHS-I
Other memoryDual slots, XQD+SDUHS-I compliant
Dual card slots+-
Raw capture support++
Uncompressed format
  • 12 or 14 bit
  • compressed
  • l/m/s
  • lossless compressed
  • nef (raw)
  • or uncompressed
  • raw+jpeg
  • tiff
  • .srw 12-bit raw
  • raw+jpeg
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi++
NFC+-
Bluetooth+-
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack+-
Headphone jack+-
External connections
  • bluetooth
  • usb 3.0 super speed
  • wifi
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • wifi
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant++
Remote control++
Remote control type
  • optional: wired or wireless
  • optional wired (sr2nx02) via usb
Connections (extended)
  • 10-pin remote terminal
  • pc sync
  • type-c mini hdmi with uncompressed video support
  • micro (type d) hdmi
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.3-
Max cycle time for raw plus jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.3-
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)10.28
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)200-
Raw shooting speed in burst mode (fps)10.2-
Buffer size for raw shooting in burst mode (frames)200-
Raw plus jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (fps)10.2-
Buffer size for raw plus jpeg shooting in burst mode (frames)27-
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.17-
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - dslr) (s)0.1-
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.05-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.05-
Startup time (s)0.3-
Play -> record time (s)0.2-
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)-340
Battery life, still (cipa rating ovf/evf) (shots)1,240-
Battery life, video (minutes)50-
Battery form factorProprietary EN-EL15, optional MB-D17 battery gripProprietary BP1130
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary EN-EL15 Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary BP1130 lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Dedicated battery charger included+-
Internal charging supported--
Software
Included software
  • capture nx-d
  • nikon transfer 2
  • picture control utility 2 downloads
  • viewnx-i
  • viewnx-movie editor
  • adobe lightroom
  • ilauncher
Os compatibility
  • mac os x 10.9.5-10.11.5
  • windows 7/8/10
  • mac os 10.5+
  • windows xp sp2 / vista / 7 / 8
Miscellaneous
Notes and features-3.7" capacitive touch panel LCD, DRIMe IV engine, 8fps burst mode, Smart Camera 2.0, built-in Wi-Fi (IEEE 802.11b/g/n) and NFC



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