Samsung Galaxy NX Specifications

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Model Name:	Samsung Galaxy NX
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Manufacturer URL:	Manufacturer website
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Successor:
General
Model Number:	Galaxy NX
Alternate Model Number(s):	GN120
Camera Format:	Compact System Camera
Currently Manufactured:	No
Retail Price:	$1399.99
Street Price:	$7,999.99
Date Available:	2013-10-15
Tripod Mount:	Yes
Weight:	25.3 oz (718 g) includes batteries, kit lens
Size:	5.4 x 4.0 x 1.0 in. (137 x 101 x 26 mm)
Waterproof:	No
Waterproof Depth:	n/a

Image Sensor
Sensor Type:	CMOS
Sensor Manufacturer:	Samsung
Effective Megapixels:	20.3
Sensor Format:	APS-C
Sensor size:	368.95mm² (23.50mm x 15.70mm)
Approximate Pixel Pitch:	4.29 microns
Focal Length Multiplier:	1.5x
Aspect Ratio:	3:2
Color Filter Type:	RGBG
Anti Aliasing Filter:	Fixed
Self-Cleaning:	Yes
Sensor shift image stabilization:	No
On-Sensor Phase Detect:	Yes
DxO Sensor Score:	75
DxO Color Depth Score (bits):	23.4
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs):	12.3
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso):	910
Image Capture
Image Resolution:	5472 x 3648 (20.0 MP, 3:2), 5472 x 3080 (16.9 MP, 16:9), 3648 x 3648 (13.3 MP, 1:1), 3888 x 2592 (10.1 MP, 3:2), 3712 x 2088 (7.8 MP, 16:9), 2640 x 2640 (7.0 MP, 1:1), 2976 x 1984 (5.9 MP, 3:2), 2736 x 1824 (5.0 MP, 3:2), 2944 x 1656 (4.9 MP, 16:9), 2000 x 2000 (4.0 MP, 1:1), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 1728 x 1152 (2.0 MP, 3:2), 1024 x 1024 (1.0 MP, 1:1)
Image File Format:	JPEG, MPO, .SRW 12-bit RAW
Continuous-mode frames/second:	8.2
Video Capture
Can take movies:	Yes
Movie Resolution:	1920x1080 (30p) 1920x810 (24p) 1280x720 (60p/30p) 640x480 (60p/30p) 320x240 (30p) 640x480 (240p)
Movie File Format:	MP4 (H.264) with AAC audio
Composite Video Out:	No
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video:	n/a
Video Usable as Viewfinder:	n/a
HD Video Out:	Yes
HD Video Connection:	HDMI

Lens & Optics
Lens Mount:	Samsung NX
Lens:	Samsung 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 OIS NX
Focal Length (35mm equivalent):	27 - 84mm
Focal Length (actual):	18 - 55mm
Zoom Ratio:	3.06x
Aperture Range:	f/3.5 (wide) / f/5.6 (tele) - f/22
Integrated ND Filter:	No
Normal Focus Range:	28 cm to Infinity 11.0 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range:
Filter Thread:	58.0mm
Thread Type:	n/a
Optical Image Stabilization:	Yes
Digital Zoom:	Yes
Digital Zoom Values:	Up to 2x i-Zoom
Auto Focus
Auto Focus:	Yes
Auto Focus Type:	Hybrid AF (Phase and Contrast Detection)
Auto Focus Assist Light?	Yes
Manual Focus:	Yes
Viewfinder
Viewfinder:	EVF / LCD
Viewfinder Type:	EVF type with Eye Contact Sensor; SVGA (800 x 600) TFT-LCD; Coverage: Approx. 100%; Magnification: Approx. 1.04X (APS-C, 50mm, -1m-1), Approx. 0.68X (Equivalent to a 50mm lens on a 35mm camera); Eyepoint: Approx. 18.0mm; Diopter Adjustment: -4.0 to +4.0m-
Focus Peaking:	Yes
EVF Resolution:
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent):	0.69x
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed):	1.04x
Display
Eye-level Viewfinder:	Yes
Rear Display:	Yes
Rear Display Size (inches):	4.8
Rear Display Resolution:	2,764,800 dots (921,600 px)
Touchscreen:	Yes
Articulating Screen:	No
Tilt Swivel Screen:	No
Selfie Screen:	No
Max Playback Zoom:
Top Deck Display:	No

Exposure
Maximum ISO (native):	25600
Minimum ISO (native):	100
ISO Settings:	Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800, 25600 (1 or 1/3 EV steps)
Auto ISO Mode:	Yes
White Balance Settings:	Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, White Fluorescent, Neutral Fluorescent, Daylight Fluorescent, Tungsten, Flash, Custom, Kelvin Color Temp., 7-step A/B + G/M adjust
Shutter Speed Range:	1/6000 - 30 sec
Bulb Mode:	Yes
Exposure Compensation:	+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Metering Modes:	221-segment Multi, Center-weighted, Spot
Program Auto Exposure:	Yes
Aperture Priority:	Yes
Shutter Priority:	Yes
Full Manual Exposure:	Yes
Creative Exposure Modes:	(1) Portrait : Smart Mode Suggest, Beauty face, Best Photo, Continuous Shot, Best Face, Color Bracket, Kids, Vignett+, Golf; (2) Scenery : Landscape, Dawn, Snow; (3) Close-up/Indoor : Macro, Food, Party/Indoor; (4) Pro Style : Action freeze, Rich Tone, Panorama, Waterfall, Animated Photo, Multi Exposure, Drama, Eraser, Sound & Shot, Miniature, Creative Shot, Interval; (5) Night Scenery : Silhouette, Sunset, Night, Fireworks, Light Trace
Self Timer:	2-30 sec in 1 sec steps seconds
Time Lapse (intervalometer):	Yes
High Resolution Composite:	No
Flash
Built-in Flash:	Yes
Flash Modes:	Smart Flash, Auto, Auto+Red-eye reduction, Fill-in, Fill-in+Red-eye reduction, 1st Curtain, 2nd Curtain, Off
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100):	11.0 m / 36.1 ft.
Flash Range Description:	Lens dependant; GN=11m (at ISO 100)
Max Flash Sync:	1/180
Flash Exposure Compensation:	+/- 2.0 EV in 0.5EV steps
External Flash Connection:	Hot shoe
Built-In Wireless Flash Control:
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types:	microSD / microSDHC / microSDXC
UHS Support:
Other Memory:
Dual Card Slots:	No
RAW Capture Support:	Yes
Uncompressed Format:	.SRW 12-bit RAW
Movie File Format:	MP4 (H.264) with AAC audio
Included Memory:	No memory included
Included Memory Type:
Connectivity
Built-In Wi-Fi:	Yes
NFC:
Bluetooth:	Yes
Built-In GPS:	Yes
Microphone Jack:	No
Headphone Jack:	No
External Connections:	USB 2.0 High Speed,Bluetooth,WiFi
PictBridge Compliant:	No
DPOF Compliant:	Yes
Remote Control:	Yes
Remote Control Type:
Connections (extended):	Cellular (3G, 4G LTE), Wi-Fi, Micro (Type D) HDMI, SIM card slot, headphone jack (but not active during video recording)

Performance Timing
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution):	1.12
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame):	1.33
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames):	20
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot):
Camera penalizes early shutter press?	Yes
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution):	8.2
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution):	15
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps):
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames):
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps):
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames):
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid):	0.33 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, tele):
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR):
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR):
Shutter Lag (manual focus):	0.201 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash):	0.55 seconds
Shutter Lag (prefocused):	0.146 seconds
Shutter Lag (notes):	Full AF shutter lag, auto-area mode = 0.422s
Startup Time:	2.7 seconds
Play -> Record Time:	3.0 seconds
Flash cycle time, full power:	6.3 seconds
Power
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View):	440 shots
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF):
Battery Life, Video:
Battery Form Factor:	Proprietary
Usable Battery Types:	3.8v 4360 mAh lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries Included:	1 x Proprietary 4360 mAh lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter):	Yes
Dedicated Battery Charger Included:
Internal Charging Supported:
Software
Included Software:	Samsung Kies, Adobe Photoshop Lightroom
OS Compatibility:	Windows, Mac
Miscellaneous
Notes & Features:	20.3MP APS-C Sensor, DRIMe IV Image Processor, Advanced Hybrid Auto Focus (AF) System, 8.6fps Burst Mode, 30 Smart Modes, Runs Android 4.2 Jelly Bean OS, 1.6GHz Quad-Core Processor, Cellular (4G LTE, 3G), Wi-Fi a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0 (LE), GPS, GLONASS.