The Samsung NX1 – price £1,299 (approx US$2110/AU$1,175) – has been announced at Photokina 2014, and this new Samsung camera offers 4K video recording, a 28MP back-illuminated sensor, 15fps shooting and 205 AF points.
Samsung's new semi-professional compact system camera looks set to grab photographers' attention with a host of premiums specifications. Chief among these is the Samsung NX1's 28-megapixel APS-CMOS sensor, which features a Back Side Illumination structure.
As our testing team notes in their Hands-on Samsung NX1 Review, this is the first time we've seen a back-illuminated sensor larger than the 1-inch type and "it should mean better noise control in low light because there's more room on the sensor for the light-gathering receptors."
Meanwhile, a new micro-lens array helps enhance light transmission into the sensor. What's more, the Samsung NX1 has no anti-aliasing or low pass filter, which should give sharper, more detailed images.
The Samsung NX1's new sensor is also accompanied by a new processing engine, the DRIMe V Image Processor. Samsung claims this is 2.8x faster than its previous image processor, and offers better colour reproduction and noise reduction.
The extra power also gives the Samsung NX1 a maximum continuous shooting rate of 15fps for up to 77 Fine Quality JPEGs or 40 raw files, the company says.
What's more, the new DRIMe V Image Processor allows the Samsung NX1 to support 4K UHD video recording with no need for external equipment. As our testing team notes: "Samsung is using a new codec, H.265 (HEVC) and 40Mbps for its 4K video. This is claimed to have the same image quality, but half the size of 100Mbps H.264 footage.
“Although 4K footage can be recorded to the memory card (SD/SDHC/SDXC/UHS-I/UHS-II) it is also possible to send clean, compressed 4:2:0 8-bit 4K footage to an external recorder via an HDMI connection. Samsung is also working with a third-party provider to ensure that there are compatible rigs and recorders available for the NX1."
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Yet another new development is Samsung's NX AF System III, which boasts 205 Phase Detection AF points (153 cross type) and 209 contrast detection points. The Samsung NX1 also claims an AF speed of just 0.055sec and operation down to -4EV. When light falls below -4EV a green focus assist light shines a grid pattern as far as 15m.
A new Samsung Auto Shot feature relies on the DRIMe V processor helps photographers capture action sequences at the ideal moment, Samsung says, using the processor's algorithms to recognise high-speed motion and equate shutter lag in real time.
The Samsung NX1 supports native ISO 100-25,600 range, which can be extended to ISO 51,200. What's more, the Samsung NX1 features a new noise reduction technology which photographers can apply to specific areas of an image.
This technology works by distinguishing each imaging area, such as textures or skies, and applying different types of noise reduction to the individual parts. Samsung says this method retains details without the softening that is common with other global noise reduction technologies.
The Samsung NX1 also comes equipped with built-in Wi-Fi functionality (IEEE 802.11b/g/n/ac) and is the world’s first Bluetooth equipped CSC, the company says. Samsung also claims the NX1's Wi-Fi is so fast that photographers can watch 4K movies on UHD TV via wireless streaming and offers fast data transfer speeds.
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Samsung NX1 body design
The Samsung NX1 body is made from magnesium alloy, with an enhanced grip for which you can also buy a custom-designed Vertical Grip accessory allowing for the use of a larger battery and easier vertical and horizontal shooting, Samsung says. The NX1 also boasts rubber weather sealing to protect the camera from dust and water.
The Samsung NX1 also offers an XGA OLED Electronic Viewfinder with 2.36 million dots. Samsung says the NX1's DRIMe V Image Processor cuts down lag time to just 0.005-seconds so that the EVF reflects the scene being shot in near real time, without delay. On the back of the camera is a 3in FVGA Super AMOLED display with touch capabilities.
The Samsung NX1 is also the first CSC to feature a top LCD panel, which displays a number of advanced camera settings and the battery condition.
Samsung NX1 price
The Samsung NX1 price tag will be £1,299, or approximately US$2110 / AU$1,175.
Along with announcing the Samsung NX1, the company has also expanded its NX lens range is a new 50-150mm 2.8 S ED OIS telephoto lens. Features include Advanced Multi-Axis Optical Image Stabilisation (OIS) system with up to 4.5 stops (at mid-range, under the CIPA standard), Samsung's Ultra Precise Stepping Motor (UPSM), and dust and splash resistance offered by Samsung Hyper Shield (SHS).
Samsung NX1 Specs
Image Sensor
28.2 effective megapixel APS-C BSI CMOS sensor
Display
76.8mm (3.0-inch) Super AMOLED Tilt Display with Touch panel (tilting Up 90°, Down 45°)
FVGA (720×480) 1,036K dots
View finder
EVF (OLED) with Eye Contact Sensor
XGA
ISO
Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800, 25600 (1EV or 1/3EV step) (EXT. 51200)
Image
JPEG (3:2) : 28M (6480×4320), 13.9M (4560×3040), 7.1M (3264×2176), 3.0M (2112×1408)
JPEG(16:9) : 23M (6480×3648), 11.9M (4608×2592), 6.2M (3328×1872), 2.4M (2048×1152)
JPEG (1:1) : 18.7M (4320×4320), 9.5M (3088×3088), 4.7M (2160×2160), 2.0M (1408×1408)
RAW : 28.0M (6480×4320)
* 3D Lens Image Size: JPEG(16:9) 5.9M (3232×1824), 2.1M (1920×1080)
File format: RAW (SRW ver2.0.0), JPEG (EXIF 2.3), MPO (for 3D Lens), DCF
Video
MP4 (Video: HEVC /H.265, Audio: AAC)
UHD 3840×2160 (30fps Only), 4K 4096×2160 (24fps Only), Full HD 1920×1080, 1280×720 , 640×480
* 3D Lens Movie Recording Compatible only for Full HD
Frame rate: 60fps, 30fps, 24fps NTSC / 50fps, 25fps, 24fps PAL
Video Output
NTS, PAL, HDMI
Value- Added Features
SMART Mode: Action Freeze, Beauty Face, Fireworks, Landscape, Light Trace, Multi-Exposure, Night, Panorama (Live), Rich Tone (HDR), Samsung Auto Shutter, Silhouette, Sunset, Waterfall
3D still image & video capturing
Built-in Flash (Guide Number 11 at IOS100)
Magnesium cover body
External Microphone
Dust and splash resistance
* Note – This product is not water or dust proof. It is designed to resist dust and minor splashes only. Exposure to severe conditions is not recommended.
Wi-Fi Connectivity
IEEE 802.11b/g/n/ac
• Email
• Quick Transfer
• Auto Backup
• FOTA
• TV Link
• Full Browser(SNS & Cloud)
• Auto Time Setting
• BT GPS Tagging
• Mobile Link
• Photo Beam(Play Back)
• Remote Viewfinder Pro
* Note – The availability of each service may differ by country.
NFC
NFC
Bluetooth
Bluetooth 3.0
Storage
SD,SDHC,SDXC,UHS-I,UHS-II
Battery
BP1900 (1860mAh)
Dimension (WxHxD)
138.5 x 102.3 x 65.8
Weight
550 g (without battery)
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