Samsung NX1 Specifications

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Model Name:	Samsung NX1
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Manufacturer URL:	Manufacturer website
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Successor:
General
Model Number:	NX1
Alternate Model Number(s):
Camera Format:	Compact System Camera
Currently Manufactured:	No
Retail Price:	$2799.99
Street Price:	$1,797.00
Date Available:	2014-11-28
Tripod Mount:	Yes
Weight:	45.5 oz (1,290 g) includes batteries, kit lens
Size:	5.5 x 4.0 x 2.6 in. (139 x 102 x 66 mm)
Waterproof:	No
Waterproof Depth:	n/a

Image Sensor
Sensor Type:	CMOS
Sensor Manufacturer:	Samsung
Effective Megapixels:	28.2
Sensor Format:	APS-C
Sensor size:	368.95mm² (23.50mm x 15.70mm)
Approximate Pixel Pitch:	3.63 microns
Focal Length Multiplier:	1.5x
Aspect Ratio:	3:2
Color Filter Type:	RGBG
Anti Aliasing Filter:	None
Self-Cleaning:	Yes
Sensor shift image stabilization:	No
On-Sensor Phase Detect:	Yes
DxO Sensor Score:	83
DxO Color Depth Score (bits):	24.2
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs):	13.2
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso):	1,363
Image Capture
Image Resolution:	6480 x 4320 (28.0 MP, 3:2), 4560 x 3040 (13.9 MP, 3:2), 3264 x 2176 (7.1 MP, 3:2), 2112 x 1408 (3.0 MP, 3:2), 6480 x 3648 (23.6 MP, 16:9), 4608 x 2592 (11.9 MP, 16:9), 3328 x 1872 (6.2 MP, 16:9), 2048 x 1152 (2.4 MP, 16:9), 4320 x 4320 (18.7 MP, 1:1), 3088 x 3088 (9.5 MP, 1:1), 2160 x 2160 (4.7 MP, 1:1), 1408 x 1408 (2.0 MP, 1:1)
Image File Format:	JPEG, MPO, RAW (.SRW), RAW+JPEG
Continuous-mode frames/second:	15.2
Video Capture
Can take movies:	Yes
Movie Resolution:	4096x2160 (24p) 3840x2160 (30p/24p) 1920x1080 (60p/30p/24p) 1280x720 (60p/30p) 640x480 (60p/30p) 1920x1080 (120p) 1280x720 (120p) 640x480 (120p)
Movie File Format:	MP4 (Video: HEVC (H.265) / Sound: AAC)
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 16-50mm f/2-2.8 S ED OIS NX
Focal Length (35mm equivalent):	25 - 77mm
Focal Length (actual):	16 - 50mm
Zoom Ratio:	3.13x
Aperture Range:	f/2.0 - 22 (W), f/2.8 - 22 (T); 9-blade (rounded) aperture
Integrated ND Filter:	No
Normal Focus Range:	30 cm to Infinity 11.8 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range:
Filter Thread:	72.0mm
Thread Type:	n/a
Optical Image Stabilization:	Yes
Digital Zoom:	Yes
Digital Zoom Values:	Up to 2x Intelli-Zoom
Auto Focus
Auto Focus:	Yes
Auto Focus Type:	Hybrid contrast/phase-detect AF: 205-point PDAF (153 cross-point type) + 209-point CDAF
Auto Focus Assist Light?	Yes
Manual Focus:	Yes
Viewfinder
Viewfinder:	EVF / OLED
Viewfinder Type:	OLED EVF with eye sensor; XGA (1024x768) 2,359K dots; 100% Field of view; 1.04x Magnification (50mm eq. lens); 21.0mm eyepoint; -4 to +2 diopter
Focus Peaking:	Yes
EVF Resolution:	2,359,296 dots (786,432 pixels)
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent):	0.69x
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed):	1.04x
Display
Eye-level Viewfinder:	Yes
Rear Display:	Yes
Rear Display Size (inches):	3.0
Rear Display Resolution:	1,036,800 dots (345,600 px)
Touchscreen:	Yes
Articulating Screen:	Yes
Tilt Swivel Screen:	No
Selfie Screen:	No
Max Playback Zoom:
Top Deck Display:	Yes

Exposure
Maximum ISO (native):	25600
Minimum ISO (native):	100
ISO Settings:	Auto, 100 - 25600 (1 or 1/3EV steps); 51200 (extended)
Auto ISO Mode:	Yes
White Balance Settings:	Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent (W, N, D), Tungsten, Auto+Tungsten, Flash, Custom, K (Manual); Micro Adjustment each 7 steps in Amber/Blue and Green/Magenta axes
Shutter Speed Range:	1/8000 - 30 sec
Bulb Mode:	Yes
Exposure Compensation:	+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Metering Modes:	Multi (221 segments), Center-weighted, Spot
Program Auto Exposure:	Yes
Aperture Priority:	Yes
Shutter Priority:	Yes
Full Manual Exposure:	Yes
Creative Exposure Modes:	Action Freeze, Beauty Face, Fireworks, Landscape, Light Trace, Multi-Exposure, Night, Panorama (Live), Rich Tone (HDR), Samsung Auto Shutter, Silhouette, Sunset, Waterfall; Smart Range+, HDR (Auto)
Self Timer:	2-30 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 dependent; GN=11 (ISO 100, m)
Max Flash Sync:	1/250
Flash Exposure Compensation:	+/- 3.0 EV in 0.5EV steps
External Flash Connection:	Hot shoe
Built-In Wireless Flash Control:	Full TTL exposure
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types:	SD / SDHC / SDXC
UHS Support:	UHS-II
Other Memory:
Dual Card Slots:	No
RAW Capture Support:	Yes
Uncompressed Format:	RAW (.SRW), RAW+JPEG
Movie File Format:	MP4 (Video: HEVC (H.265) / Sound: AAC)
Included Memory:	No memory included
Included Memory Type:
Connectivity
Built-In Wi-Fi:	Yes
NFC:	Yes
Bluetooth:	Yes
Built-In GPS:	No
Microphone Jack:	Yes
Headphone Jack:	Yes
External Connections:	USB 2.0 High Speed,USB 3.0 Super Speed,Bluetooth,WiFi
PictBridge Compliant:	No
DPOF Compliant:	No
Remote Control:	Yes
Remote Control Type:	Wi-Fi live view; optional wired
Connections (extended):	Wi-Fi (IEEE 802.11b/g/n/ac) with NFC; Bluetooth; Expansion port for grip; Mult-function USB port compatible with wired remote

Performance Timing
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution):	0.41
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame):
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames):
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot):	0.42
Camera penalizes early shutter press?	No
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution):	15.2
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution):	53
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps):	15.1
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames):	22
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps):	15.2
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames):	20
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid):	0.20 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, tele):
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR):
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR):
Shutter Lag (manual focus):	0.079 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash):	0.29 seconds
Shutter Lag (prefocused):	0.055 seconds
Shutter Lag (notes):	Full AF lag, Single-area AF mode, EFC shutter enabled = 0.202s
Startup Time:	0.7 seconds
Play -> Record Time:	0.7 seconds
Flash cycle time, full power:	3.7 seconds
Power
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View):	500 shots
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF):	500 shots
Battery Life, Video:
Battery Form Factor:	Proprietary BP-1900
Usable Battery Types:	1410mAh Lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries Included:	2 x Proprietary BP-1900 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter):	Yes
Dedicated Battery Charger Included:	Yes
Internal Charging Supported:	Yes
Software
Included Software:	i-Launcher (web version), Power Media Player, Samsung Movie Converter, Samsung Raw Converter, Samsung DNG Converter, Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 5
OS Compatibility:
Miscellaneous
Notes & Features:	Available body-only, bundled with 16-50 f/3.5-5.6 PZ OIS lens, or bundled with 16-50mm f/2-2.8 S OIS lens with battery grip, dedicated battery charger and second battery.