Samsung NX500 28.2MP Digital Camera vs Canon PowerShot S2IS 5.0MP Digital Camera comparison

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key specs
Camera TypeDigital CameraDigital Camera
Effective Pixels28.2 MP5 MP
Sensor TypeCMOSCCD
Display TypeLEDTFT LCD
Display Size3 inch1.8 inch
Battery TypeLithium ionAA Alkaline Battery
TouchscreenYes-
general
BrandSamsungCanon
ModelNX500 28.2MP Digital CameraPowerShot S2IS 5.0MP Digital Camera
Model NameNX500PowerShot S2IS
Model NumberNX500S2IS
ColorBlackSilver
TypeDigital CameraDigital Camera
Effective Pixels28.2 MP5 MP
Dimensions(WxHxD)4.72 x 1.69 x 2.52 inch113.0 x 78.0 x 75.5 mm
Wide AngleYes-
Temperature0 to 400 to 40
Series-PowerShot
Weight-405 GM
sensor features
Sensor TypeCMOSCCD
Sensor Size23.5 x 15.7 mm1/2.5 inch
Sensor TechnologyBSI CMOS-
Maximum ISO-400 ISO
lens features
Lens MountSamsung NX Mount-
Color FilterPrimary RGB Color Filter-
Dust ReductionYes-
Focal Length-6.0 - 72.0mm f/2.7-3.5 35mm film equivalent 36-432mm
Digital Zoom-4x
Aperture Range-f/2.7 W - 3.5 T
Manual Focus-Yes
focus features
Focus ModeActive AF, Continuous AF, MF, Single AF-
Focus Points205 Points Phase Detection AF, 209 Points Contrast AF-
White BalancingAuto, Cloudy, Custom, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent W / N / D, K Manual, Tungsten, Auto+TungstenAuto, Pre-set Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Flash, Custom
Focus Range-Normal 1.6 ft./50cm-Infinity W, 3.0 ft./90cm-Infinity T Macro 3.9 in.-1.6 ft./10-50cm Super Macro 0-3.9 in./0-10cm
Auto Focus-Yes
Metering Modes-Evaluative, Center-weighted Average, Spot** Metering frame with Spot Mode is center-fixed.
exposure features
Exposure CompensationStill-
shutter features
Shutter SpeedAuto 1/6000 - 1/4s, Manual 1/6000 - 30s, Bulb15-1/3200 sec. Slow shutter speed of 15-1.3 sec. is only available in select modes.
Self-timer-Yes
Continuous Shots-High-speed approx. 2.4 shots/sec. Normal approx. 1.5 shots/sec. Large/Fine mode
image features
Image StabilizerYes-
Picture AngleFlip Up 180A Degree & Tilt Up 90 Degree, Down 45 Degree-
Image Format-Exif 2.2 JPEG
Gross Pixel-5.3 MP
Still Image Size-2,592 x 1,944 Large, 2,048 x 1,536 Medium 1, 1,600 x 1,200 Medium 2, 640 x 480 Small
display features
Display TypeLEDTFT LCD
Display Size3 inch1.8 inch
Display Resolution1036k DotsApprox. 115,000 pixels
Touch ScreenYes-
LCD DisplaySuper AMOLEDTFT Color LCD
LCD Display Image Resolution1036k DotsApprox 115000 pixels
storage and power features
Battery TypeLithium ionAA Alkaline Battery
Upgradable Memory-Yes
Card Type-SD
Power Supply-Compact Power Adapter CA-PS700
Batteries Included-Yes
Battery Life-Still Image approx. 130 shots AA-size Alkaline Battery, approx. 550 shots AA-size NiMH Battery *1Movie approx. 210 min. AA-size Alkaline Battery, approx. 300 min. AA-size NiMH Battery
viewfinder features
View Finder-Yes
View Finder Type-0.33 inch low-temperature polycrystalline silicon TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Coverage-100%
flash features
Flash Modes-Auto, Red-Eye Reduction ON/OFF
Flash Compensation-2 stops in 1/3-stop increments
connectivity features
USB-Yes
audio and video features
Audio Features-WAVE Stereo
Video Resolution-640 x 480 VGA Fine/VGA, 320 x 240 QVGA
Video Format-AVI Image data Motion JPEG
modes and functions features
Shooting Modes-Auto Creative zone P, Av, Tv, M, C Image zone Portrait, Landscape, Night Scene, Special Scene Foliage, Snow, Beach, Fireworks, Indoor, Night Snapshot, Stitch Assist, Movie, My Colors

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