Samsung’s new flagship model, the NX1, will be available in stores on Monday, November 24, just in time for the holidays. Announced at Photokina in September, the NX1 boasts a 28 megapixel BSI (backside illumination) APS-C sensor with 205 phase detection autofocus points capable of firing 15 frames per second. For more information on the camera, check out Jaron Schneider’s post on the Photokina announcement.
In addition to employing Samsung’s newest auto-focus system, the NX AF System III, video fans will rejoice at the ability to shoot 4k footage directly to a memory card thanks to Samsung employing the next generation HVEC codec, H265, which is capable of storing 4k video at almost half the size of it’s predecessor H264. And, of course, Samsung’s SMART technology allows you to share videos and images via Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.
The NX1 will be available body only for $1499 USD, or bundled with the 16-50mm f/2-2.8 S ED OIS Lens, Vertical Grip, Extra Battery & External Charger for $2799 USD.
Also available will be a new lens from Samsung’s premium ’S’ series lens line, the 50-150mm/f2.8 S ED OIS, for $1599 USD.
For the full specs of the Samsung NX1 and the Samsung 50-150mm/f2.8 Premium S lens, check out the charts below.
Samsung NX1 Product Specifications
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Image Sensor |
28.2 effective megapixel APS-C BSI CMOS sensor |
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Display |
76.8mm (3.0-inch) Super AMOLED Tilt Display with Touch panel (tilting Up 90°, Down 45°) FVGA (720x480) 1,036K dots |
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View finder |
EVF (OLED) with Eye Contact Sensor XGA |
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ISO |
Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800, 25600 (1EV or 1/3EV step) (EXT. 51200) |
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Image |
JPEG (3:2) : 28M (6480x4320), 13.9M (4560x3040), 7.1M (3264x2176), 3.0M (2112x1408) JPEG(16:9) : 23M (6480x3648), 11.9M (4608x2592), 6.2M (3328x1872), 2.4M (2048x1152) JPEG (1:1) : 18.7M (4320x4320), 9.5M (3088x3088), 4.7M (2160x2160), 2.0M (1408x1408) RAW : 28.0M (6480x4320) * 3D Lens Image Size: JPEG(16:9) 5.9M (3232x1824), 2.1M (1920x1080) |
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File format: RAW (SRW ver2.0.0), JPEG (EXIF 2.3), MPO (for 3D Lens), DCF |
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Video |
MP4 (Video: HEVC /H.265, Audio: AAC) UHD 3840x2160 (30fps Only), 4K 4096x2160 (24fps Only), Full HD 1920x1080, 1280x720 , 640x480 * 3D Lens Movie Recording Compatible only for Full HD |
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Frame rate: 60fps, 30fps, 24fps NTSC / 50fps, 25fps, 24fps PAL |
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Video Output |
NTS, PAL, HDMI |
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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 |
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3D still image & video capturing |
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Built-in Flash (Guide Number 11 at IOS100) |
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Magnesium cover body |
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External Microphone |
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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. |
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Wi-Fi Connectivity |
IEEE 802.11b/g/n/ac
* Note - The availability of each service may differ by country. |
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NFC |
NFC |
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Bluetooth |
Bluetooth 3.0 |
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Storage |
SD,SDHC,SDXC,UHS-I,UHS-II |
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Battery |
BP1900 (1860mAh) |
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Dimension (WxHxD) |
138.5 x 102.3 x 65.8 |
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Weight |
550 g (without battery) |
Samsung 50-150mm Premium S Telephoto Zoom Lens
Samsung 50-150mm F2.8 S lens Specifications
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Focal Length |
50 - 150mm (equivalent to 77-231mm in 35mm format) |
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Elements in Groups |
20 elements in 13 groups (4 ED, 1 XHR) |
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Angle of View |
31.4° - 10.7° |
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Aperture |
F2.8(Min. F22) |
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Optical Image Stabilizer |
Yes |
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Minimum Focus Distance |
Wide 0.7m, Tele 0.98m |
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Value-added Feature |
SHS (Samsung Hyper Shield Coating), dust and splash resistance, UPSM, Custom Focus Range Limiter, Tripod Mount Collar |
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Lens Hood |
Yes |
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Filter Size |
72mm |
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Mount Type |
NX Mount |
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Dimension (DxL) |
81mm x 154mm |
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Weight |
915g |
This makes no sense, but it's $200 cheaper if you buy the body and kit lens separately.
I don't know what samsung is thinking. Do they really want to catch the attention of professionals? Though they offer faster lenses now, they are not enough for the needs of creative ones.
I don't know about that. Give me a Nikon FTN with a roll of Fuji Velvia and I can be quite creative. I think I could do pretty well with the Samsung too. ;-)
Samsung's foray into more serious hardware is very interesting. These guys have all the resources to give Nikon, Canon, and Sony a run for their money, and that 28 meg APS-C sensor and lens is quite a shot across the bow. I think it's only a matter of time before they release a full frame sensor, then the fun will REALLY begin, won't it?