Reasons to choose NX1
Released in 2014, NX1 has about 369 mm² of sensor area, 28.2 MP effective resolution, and a 550 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Samsung NX1
vs Samsung NX500
VS
Sensor area
369 mm²
NX1369 mm²
NX500- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The NX1 and NX500 have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
These cameras were released 1 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
NX1MetricNX500
28.2 MPEffective pixels28.2 MP
23.5 × 15.7Sensor23.5 × 15.7
3.62 µmPixel pitch3.62 µm
13.08 µm²Pixel area13.08 µm²
7.64 MP/cm²Pixel density7.64 MP/cm²
1.53Crop factor1.53
4,096 × 2,160Maximum video4,096 × 2,160
550 gWeight286 g
SD/SDHC/SDXC/UHS-I/UHS-IIStorageSD/SDHC/SDXC
BP-1900BatteryRechargeable Battery BP1130
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The NX1 and NX500 have the same sensor area. The NX500 has the lighter body. The NX1 and NX500 have the same effective resolution. The NX500 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose NX500
Released in 2015, NX500 has about 369 mm² of sensor area, 28.2 MP effective resolution, and a 286 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.