Samsung Electronics (Photo : Reuters)
South Korean tech giant Apple recently announced its plans to release the newest successor to its NX series of cameras. The new camera named NX500 borrows heavily on its predecessors and Samsung was able to cram high-end specs in to a smaller camera and will release it as for only $800.
The Samsung NX500 is also a mirrorless camera just like the NX1 where it was modeled. It can shoot high-resolution photo and video at 28-megapixel and can record 15 frames per second with full autofocus function. The camera can also record 4K videos. The NX500 also has a sensor-spanning autofocus system that features a205 phase-detection point and an additional 209 contrast-detection points, according to Wired.
The NX500 is also modestly priced compared to the NX1 which currently sells for $1,500 for the body alone.
The NX500's body style resembles that of the NX300 but it incorporates features from the NX1 like the 4K video recording feature. Samsung also added a thumb operated control wheel, an ISO setting that ranges up to 25,600 and an exposure lock button. It also sports the hybrid phase and contrast detection system present in the NX1.
The cameras shutter speed however is a little bit slower compared to that of NX1. The NX1 has a shutter speed of 1/8000 per second and the NX500 only has 1/6000 per second, according to Empire State Tribune.
When shooting on the UHD and 4K video mode, the NX500 has a maximum resolution of 4096x2160 at 24 frames per second and 3840x2160 resolution at 30 frames per second. Both the resolution uses HEVC/H.265 codec. A time-lapse video feature is also available for UHD videos which can capture 1080p video of up to 60 frames per second.
The camera has a built-in Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and NFC functionality. The 3-inch AMOLED touchscreen can be flipped which makes it easier to take selfie photos.
The NX500 will be available on March and will be offered in three color variants of black, brown and white.
