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Samsung NX500
321 reviews
Jun, 2025
alaTest has collected and analyzed 321 reviews of Samsung NX500. The average rating for this product is 4.3/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras for all reviews. Opinions about the price and image quality are on the whole positive. The portability and usability are also appreciated. Some have doubts about the low light performance and image stabilizer, and there are some mixed reviews about the connectivity and focus.
performance, usability, portability, image quality, price
durability, viewfinder, flash, stabilizer , low-light
We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Digital Compact Cameras the Samsung NX500 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 92/100 = Excellent quality.
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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)
Amazon.co.uk review summary for Samsung NX500
alaTest has collected and analyzed 4 user reviews of Samsung NX500 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.8/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.co.uk. Reviewers really like the focus and usability. The price and performance also get good feedback, but some have doubts about the lens.
portability, performance, price, usability, focus
lens
100% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.
Jun, 2025
Consumer review (amazon.com)
Amazon.com review summary for Samsung NX500
alaTest has collected and analyzed 120 user reviews of Samsung NX500 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.3/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.2/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.com. Reviews about the image quality and portability are overall positive. The price and performance are also appreciated, but some have doubts about the low light performance and image stabilizer.
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.
Jun, 2025
Consumer review (amazon.ca)
Amazon.ca review summary for Samsung NX500
alaTest has collected and analyzed 5 user reviews of Samsung NX500 from Amazon.ca. The average user rating for this product is 4.2/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.ca. Reviewers really like the performance. The size also gets good feedback, whereas many are critical about the low light performance.
size, performance
low-light
80% of the reviews on Amazon.ca give this product a positive rating.
Jun, 2025
Expert review by : TrustedReviews (trustedreviews.com)
Samsung NX500
The Samsung NX500 is a relatively affordable CSC, costing £599 with a 16-50mm kit lens. In the past, the company's CSCs have struggled to attract our attention when up against rivals Sony, Panasonic and co. However, the NX500 inherits plenty of...
Excellent image quality ; Superb autofocus ; Class-leading wireless connectivity
No EVF ; No mic input ; Somewhat bland design
Aug, 2015
Expert review by : Angela Nicholson (techradar.com)
Samsung NX500 review
Samsung puts the power of its flagship NX1 compact system camera into a smaller body
High quality, high pixel count sensor ; Excellent AF system ; Excellent screen and touch-control
No viewfinder ; Magnification limited to the centre of the scene in manual focus mode ; More control needed in the Samsung Auto Shot modes.
The NX500 has some great features and for the most part an excellent user interface as well as top-notch AMOLED screen. It's also capable of producing very high quality images. The only fly in the ointment is the lack of a viewfinder.
Apr, 2015
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Expert review by : Lori Grunin (cnet.co.uk)
Samsung NX500 review: A great general-purpose interchangeable-lens camera, if you don't miss a viewfinder
Ready for action with great video, the Samsung NX500 is a nice choice for families and travelers.
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.
Jul, 2015
Expert review by : Raymond Wong (mashable.com)
Samsung NX500: Small camera with big 4K video-recording power for $800 [REVIEW]
Samsung's $800 NX500 mirrorless camera takes high-res 28-megapixel pictures, and records stunning 4K-resolution video.
28-megapixel resolution images ; Fast autofocus ; Flippable touchscreen for selfies ; 4K video recording ; Simple Wi-Fi and image editing features
Lacks electronic viewfinder ; Plastic leatherette design ; No built-in flash ; You'll need to convert 4K footage to H.264
The Samsung NX500 does high-quality 4K video recording for only $800.
May, 2015
Expert review by : Ben Andrews (ephotozine.com)
Samsung NX500 Review
Ben Andrews reviews the new Samsung NX500 - with a 28.2 megapixel APS-C BSI CMOS sensor, and 4K video recording, could this be the bargain mirrorless camera of the year?
Excellent image quality ; UHD & 4K video ; Fast, accurate autofocussing ; Wi-Fi, NFC & Bluetooth ; High screen quality ; Tiltable, touch-sensitive screen ; Compact size ; Manual controls ; Good battery life
No EVF ; No built-in flash ; H.265 video codec compatibility issues
We were extremely impressed with the performance, features and image quality of the Samsung NX1, but there was one major drawback with that camera: its size. By taking many of the key components from the NX1 and packaging them in a smaller, lighter...
Apr, 2015
Expert review by : Ben Andrews (ephotozine.com)
Samsung NX500 Hands-On Preview
Ben Andrews goes hands-on with the new Samsung NX500 - with a 28.2 megapixel APS-C BSI CMOS sensor, and 4K video recording, could this be the bargain mirrorless camera of the year?
Mar, 2015
Expert review by (photoanswers.co.uk)
Samsung NX500
Samsung's latest NX offers the spec of an enthusiast DSLR in a temptingly portable package.
There are so many cameras on the market that it can be a real headache when it comes to choosing the right one for you. If you’re considering a new camera, the choice of whether you go for Samsung’s NX500 is simple. If you want all the functionality...
Expert review by : Elias Plastiras (goodgearguide.com.au)
Samsung NX500 mirrorless camera
Get the picture, and get it in a fun way with this great mirrorless camera
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
Jun, 2015
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Expert review by : Jeff Keller , Dale Baskin (dpreview.com)
Good genes: Samsung NX500 review posted
The Samsung NX500 is the baby brother to the company's superb NX1 mirrorless camera. It brings over many of the features of the NX1, including its 28MP BSI CMOS sensor and AF system, and puts them into a compact body at a price competitive with other...
Samsung has made waves in the camera market in the past year. It gained a lot of credibility with the release of its flagship
Nov, 2015
Expert review by : Lori Grunin (cnet.com)
Samsung NX500 review: A great general-purpose interchangeable-lens camera, if you don't miss a viewfinder
Ready for action with great video, the Samsung NX500 is a nice choice for families and travelers.
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.
Jul, 2015
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