Testseek.co.uk have collected 106 expert reviews of the Samsung NX500 and the average rating is 84%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Samsung NX500.
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.
840100106
The editors liked
Great
Looking body
Powerful sensor
Feature packed
4K option
Attractive and well designed
The NX500 delivers great photo and video quality
Excellent image quality – high resolution and low noise
Impressive autofocus – fast and accurate
Extensive video recording options
Including 4K
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)
Pros
State-of-the-art AI processing
Peerless local dimming
Extensive gaming features
28.2MP BSI APS-C sensor
4K videos
Terrific image quality
Speedy autofocus system
Excellent image quality
Superb autofocus
Class-leading wireless connectivity
Overflowing with connections and useful features
Produces deep
Dark blacks
Great depth and detail to the picture with DVDs and Bluray discs
The editors didn't like
Selfie mode gimmick is not needed
A shallow manual may leave you scratching your head when it comes to connectivity and video playback
Small
Fiddly control dials
OLED screen can be difficult to see in bright light
No electronic viewfinder option
A bit slow in low light
Still no electronic viewfinder
Still no builtin flash (but an external flash is included)
The Samsung LN40B650 is an impressive HDTV. This 40-inch LCD television offers deep blacks, bright whites and the contrast ratio was the best we've seen to date. We also like the native 1080p resolution and solid color performance.From a performance ...
Abstract: There is a lot of range in the TVs ability to display lower end signals. This leads one to the conclusion that the B650 contains very high quality processing chip sets and indeed our HQV processing tests prove this to be the case. High definition conte...
connectivity options, Features that actually work, Passable audio performance for a flat panel display, Price (if you can find it)
Slight ghosting in some games, Game Mode trashes picture quality, Horrible viewing angles, Availability / price gouging from retailers
Samsung bills themselves as one of the most popular manufacturers of HDTVs with access to the best technologies available today. While their popularity is open to debate, I personally feel that the LN55B650 builds upon a lot of the lessons learned from...
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...
If you're in the market for a compact, lightweight camera and lens that can deliver high-resolution still images and 4K video, the Samsung NX500 has a lot to offer, particularly for travellers. But buyers must be prepared to do without an EVF, which is di...
Published: 2015-04-23, Author: terry , review by: dpexpert.com.au
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.
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
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 phone impact on compact camera sales has been devastating. Photo: Karl HilzingerThe editor received an indignant email recently complaining about this column: "I am very fed up with your digital camera reviews. For weeks now, they have all been about ...
Abstract: When I reviewed the Samsung NX1 earlier this year, I really liked its combination of large, versatile sensor, sturdy body and genuinely smart instant photo sharing. It made for a genuinely good all-rounder for photo enthusiasts. Now, Samsung has stuffed a...
