Drop an SRW RAW file from your Samsung NX500 and get the exact shutter actuation count in seconds — processed entirely in your browser, never uploaded anywhere.
Check Shutter Count →The Samsung NX500 (2015) was one of Samsung's last NX cameras and a technical standout: it packed the same 28.2 MP BSI APS-C CMOS sensor as the flagship NX1 into a significantly more compact, rangefinder-style body. It was among the first APS-C mirrorless cameras to offer 4K/30p video recording. Despite its small size, it retains the NX1's remarkable image quality.
Samsung exited the consumer camera market in 2016, making the NX500 one of their final camera releases. Like all Samsung NX bodies, official service has ended and third-party repair options are limited.
| Model | Release | Sensor | Rated Shutter Life | RAW Format |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samsung NX500 | 2015 | 28.2 MP APS-C BSI | ~100,000 | SRW |
| Samsung NX1 (flagship sibling) | 2014 | 28.2 MP APS-C BSI | ~150,000 | SRW |
| Samsung NX300 (earlier model) | 2013 | 20.3 MP APS-C | ~100,000 | SRW |
| Actuation Count | % of Rated Life | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 0 – 10,000 | 0 – 10 % | Very low use — near new |
| 10,000 – 30,000 | 10 – 30 % | Low use — good condition |
| 30,000 – 60,000 | 30 – 60 % | Moderate use — normal for an active photographer |
| 60,000 – 85,000 | 60 – 85 % | High use — negotiate; third-party shutter service approaching |
| 85,000 + | 85 %+ | Near or past rated life — budget for shutter replacement |
The Samsung NX500 records the shutter count in the Samsung MakerNote of every SRW RAW file. ShutterCount reads this tag in your browser without transmitting the file anywhere.
Both the NX500 and NX1 share the same 28.2 MP BSI sensor, but they differ significantly in build and features. The NX1 has a built-in EVF, weather sealing, 15 fps burst, and a higher ~150,000 shutter rating. The NX500 omits the EVF and weather sealing, shoots at 9 fps, and has an estimated ~100,000 shutter rating — reflecting its lighter-duty shutter mechanism.
Yes. When shooting in electronic shutter mode, the NX500 bypasses the mechanical curtain and does not increment the shutter counter. Only mechanical shutter exposures count toward wear.
Shoot a RAW (SRW) file, then drop it into shuttercount.app. The count is read from the Samsung MakerNote locally in your browser.
The estimated lifespan is approximately 100,000 actuations. Samsung does not officially publish this figure for the NX500.
Yes. The NX500 uses the identical 28.2 MP BSI APS-C CMOS sensor as the NX1, delivering the same image quality. The difference lies in build quality, burst rate, EVF, and shutter rating.
Resetting the counter requires a physical shutter replacement. Always verify from an original SRW RAW file, not a screenshot or JPEG export.