Samsung NX20, NX210 and NX1000: mirrorless cameras with Wi-Fi support

Samsung NX20, NX210 and NX1000: mirrorless cameras with Wi-Fi support

Samsung NX210

Samsung NX1000

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raw compression? seriously? and who needs pathetic dual-core processors today? 4x stones are in fashion!

PS but wi-fi on board is a useful thing. It just needs to be properly supported by software.

Yes, compression. No losses. It’s actually important, because in the NX200 the ravs were 50 MB each and the camera wrote them to the card for 15 seconds.

Pash, that was sarcasm, I’m aware of the problem :)

And what is this unusual flash that looks directly at the lens? (in the last two photos)

there is an opinion that it tilts up, like all flashes :)

Ahh, “boner”, I understand =))

At the same time, it is not clear whether it is included in the kit at all. Everything is clear with the flagship model, it is built-in.

I. Who is all this for? There was no removable optics park, and there isn’t. Virtually she is present, in reality she is not present.

11 Samsung lenses, 4 more Samyang. Not too bad, especially when compared to the Sony NEX.

There are only a couple of wide-angle lenses on sale. NEX has an entire fleet of optics for “adult” cameras via an adapter.

What does it take for the “mature optics fleet” to be put on the NX and MFT? M39, M42, Nikon F, Canon FD, Canon EOS, Leica M, Contax/Yashica are easy to become

Yes, only NEX with Sony/Minolta optics and a proprietary adapter retains autofocus and automatic aperture.

With MFT, with a “non-proprietary” adapter, autofocus and automatic aperture are preserved with selected FT optics; on some (unfortunately, not on all) lenses, it’s fast.

DDAAAAAAAAA! Scammers - manufacturers of photographic equipment seem to have conspired again. Contrary to the previous Samsung, the price is off the charts.

It worked out well. Below is the NIKON D3200 DSLR - 320 euros cheaper than the NX20. And 24 megapixels versus 20. Only NIKON’s display is not AMOLED and not rotatable. And this is contrary to all economic logic that electronics are much cheaper and continue to rapidly become cheaper before our eyes. But not photographic equipment. And the weight and size characteristics of a DSLR are higher. And this is also money. Apparently, consumers are no longer rushing to heavy, bulky cameras, even the famous DSLRs. I want it to be lighter and smaller.

So come here. Following NEX7, which is about 2000 with a whale.

And the NX20 is certainly a wonderful camera. You can dream about it for now. Again I want one with EFR24 and F2.4 pancake

We'll collect 1500 bucks. By then the NX30 will catch up. And they will sell something else besides Wi-Fi to increase the price even more.

PS. By the way, NIKON does not support the wireless communication module. It comes separately if desired. Costs 60 euros. (see description of Nikon 3200 below).

For information: carcass size. NIKON 3200 125x96x77 Weight 505 g. SAMSUNG NX11 123x87x40 Weight 353 g. (There are no NX20 data yet. But they should not differ significantly).

Compared to the NX11, the new product received a second control wheel

and NX11 also has 2 control wheels

By the way, the white one is sold with a different lens, where it has a focal length of 20-50 versus 18-55 for black ones

The white color of the NX1000 is unclear. Is this the color of the camera made for use in hospital operating rooms??

Although I looked at other sites - the NX1000 is also available in black. So everything is fine :)

in the first photo above you can see the white and black NX1000, they are standing next to each other

Pavel, a question from a teapot to a professional.

There was information that electronic viewfinders do not work well in the sun. A viewfinder is needed primarily for shooting in the sun. A modern display, which was not available in film DSLRs, does an excellent job indoors.

Can you comment on this issue?

Samsung didn’t invent anything, took APS-C as a basis and will really compete with the micro 4/3 format with the same body size.

Samsung NX1000 - Inexpensive and accurate mirrorless camera, now with Wi-Fi

Sergey Verveyko

NX1000 is the junior model of the Samsung NX line. The camera is relatively inexpensive, but it is equipped with an ASP-C sensor, a good display, and a hot shoe. In general, everything you need for comfortable work with the camera is there. But that is not all. The main feature of the NX1000 is the built-in Wi-Fi module, the functionality of which is not limited to simply sending footage. A very good bonus for an inexpensive camera: even in full-frame DSLRs, the Wi-Fi module is most often external, purchased separately and is not cheap. In addition, the new product is the smallest and thinnest among cameras based on the ASP-C sensor. Don’t forget about the proprietary feature of controlling shooting parameters using the i-Function 2.0 lens. The average retail price of a camera is about 18 thousand rubles, which is quite good for the listed set of functions.

⇡#Technical characteristics declared by the manufacturer

⇡#Supply set and additional accessories

The package includes a disk with additional software, instructions, a USB cable, a charger and battery, a snow-white shoulder strap, as well as a standard 20-50 mm F/3.5-5.6 zoom lens and an external flash SEF8A.

Various cases, a wired shutter remote control, filters, lenses, a more powerful SEF20A and SEF42A flash, as well as a GPS module are optionally available. Unfortunately, when installing a GPS receiver, the camera is left without a flash: both accessories are installed in the “hot shoe”. Thanks to the optionally available K-mount lens adapter, you can connect a variety of lenses from Samsung, Pentax, or third-party manufacturers to the camera.

⇡#Appearance and ease of use

Externally, the camera is similar to the NX200 we tested. Significant differences are not immediately noticeable, and only after looking closely, you can see that there is no second control dial at the top, and in its place a Smart Link key has appeared. The system speaker is now located not on the top, but on the side; on the back there is no key to call up the menu for introducing exposure compensation. The castling of the thumb pad and video keys is also noticeable, which has the best effect on the ease of working with the camera.

Most of the body panels are made of smooth matte plastic. Upon quick inspection, it seems that the massive protrusion on the front part, as well as the rear panel, are covered with a rubber pad. However, this is just ordinary plastic with a textured surface, stylized as a rubber pad. However, the white coating is not afraid of minor scratches or fingerprints, but the white color is quite easily soiled, so it requires more frequent and diligent cleaning than the black metal body of the NX200. It is also worth noting the extremely easily soiled snow-white belt. Of course, the white camera looks great and attracts the attention of those around you, but you have to clean it constantly, and the strap can be thrown into bleach once or twice a month.

The build quality is good, and the rigidity of the case, despite its small thickness, is more than sufficient, so when trying to twist the case does not give in at all and does not make the slightest sound.

There are only comments regarding the protection of the display. Firstly, it is very thin, so under pressure it easily bends until it comes into contact with the matrix, and secondly, the plastic of the protection is very soft, so when transported without a case it quickly collects small scratches and abrasions.

At the front there is a lens mount with a lock button, as well as an extremely bright AF-assist LED, which also doubles as an auto-shutter timer indicator.

At the back, to the right of the display, there is a video key, buttons for entering the quick and main menus, a round 4-way multifunction key with an enter button in the center, surrounded by a control dial, as well as keys for entering view and delete mode.

On top there is a “hot shoe” with a pair of microphones on the sides, an operating mode dial, a shutter button, supplemented by a power lever, as well as a Smart Link button, which by default is responsible for sending footage using the built-in Wi-Fi module. It can be assigned any of the available wireless functions, which are discussed below.

At the bottom there is only a tripod connector and a cover that hides the memory card and battery compartments.

The left side surface would be completely empty if not for the system speaker. On the right there is a plastic door that hides the HDMI and USB cable connectors.

Wi-Fi to the masses. Getting to know the Samsung NX20, NX210 and NX1000 cameras

The new line includes the NX20, which replaced the NX10, the NX210, which replaced the relatively young NX200, and is complemented by the NX1000, which is aimed at an audience with a low budget. All new products are made in the spirit of the “Smart Camera”, which Samsung announced at the beginning of calendar 2012. This means that the cameras are Wi-Fi compatible and can automatically transfer files to your computer as soon as they are within range of authorized wireless networks.

Full line of Samsung NX cameras, compatible lenses and flashes

In tandem with an Android smartphone, the camera can even broadcast an image to the screen in real time, and also work as a remote control. Directly from the camera menu, pictures can be sent to the social network Facebook, Picasa, YouTube videos, email or SkyDrive cloud storage. Well, thanks to the same Wi-Fi and DLNA, pictures can be shown on your home TV.

samsung-3s.jpg Samsung NX20 Wi-Fi mode menu

Samsung NX20 Wi-Fi mode menu

In general, Samsung, more than any other camera manufacturer, was distinguished by a thirst for experimentation. It was Samsung that showed cameras with analog speedometer arrows for battery charge and memory card, it also presented a camera with two displays, and was also the first to show a compact camera with Bluetooth, Wi-Fi and DLNA, a touch screen and GPS.

The company believes that networking such devices is the next step in the development of portable photographic equipment. As company spokesman Nyunwo Nam says, the digital life of photographs begins with the person who takes them and then shares them. Publicity is today an important factor in the recognition of the turn of mirrorless cameras to become easier and closer to their owners, and for photographers to gain wireless Wi-Fi freedom.

Specifications

All these cameras have cropped APS-C matrices (crop factor) and a continuous shooting rate of 8 frames/sec. Only the NX20 has unique characteristics among the cameras presented.

samsung-6s.jpg Samsung NX20: front view

Samsung NX20: front view

samsung-8s.jpg Samsung NX210: front view

samsung-9s.jpg Samsung NX1000: front view

The Samsung NX210 does not have a built-in viewfinder or a rotating OLED screen. And the NX1000 is made with a plastic body and comes complete with a regular kit lens and a VGA display. However, the latest cameras are cheaper and almost 100 grams lighter. Therefore, we will focus our preview on the older camera.

Design and ergonomics

The camera is very similar in appearance to its predecessor. The main difference between them is the electronic viewfinder and a slightly modified handle - it has become more expressive, larger, and therefore more comfortable to hold. Also, the NX20 is covered with a very soft and pleasant to the touch rubber, almost like Nikon DSLR cameras.

samsung-2s.jpg Samsung NX20: front side

Samsung NX20 is the only camera presented that is closer in concept and appearance to DSLR cameras than to compact cameras. At the same time, it is very compact and convenient; together with the lens, it literally fits in the palm of your hand. On the front of the Samsung NX20 there is an autofocus lamp, a metal mount, and an aperture repeater button.

On the top of the body there is a button for raising the built-in flash. There is also a port for an external flash. The delivery set includes a plastic plug that will prevent contamination. The built-in flash is quite powerful and has a guide number of 11 at ISO 100.

tops.jpg Samsung NX20: top view

Pay attention to the mode drum. In addition to the already familiar positions, two new ones appeared on it - WI-FI and C. The first is responsible for the wireless transmission mode, while the latter is a slot for saving and recalling custom camera settings. The remaining positions are already familiar to everyone - Smart filters, scene programs, creative zone modes and panorama shooting.

There is also an exposure metering control key on the handle, one customizable green key, and a scroll wheel. The video recording button is located slightly lower, not very well, and can be accidentally pressed when gripping the camera normally. Also, unlike the noisy D-rings used to attach the strap on the NX1000 and NX210, the flagship model has simple and silent metal lugs.

samsung-7s.jpg Samsung NX20: rear view

The back of the camera is almost entirely occupied by a rotating AMOLED display. The control keys are lonelyly placed in the right corner of the case, around a groove with a rubber insert. There is a button for exposure compensation, autoexposure locking, calling up the menu and the function menu. A large space is occupied by a standard five-way joystick with a scrolling disc. The buttons for switching to viewing and deleting pictures are marked in blue.

Screen, viewfinder

The viewfinder of the NX20 is also made using AMOLED technology, has SVGA resolution with a total number of pixels of 1,440,000. It has become better able to handle side lighting and no longer “burns out” in bright sunlight.

The most obvious difference between the Samsung NX20 and the NX cameras ever released is the rotating display. It is clear that the rotating screen is especially convenient when shooting videos handheld, as well as from awkward angles.

samsung-1s.jpg Samsung NX20 rotating display

Like all other OLED displays produced by Samsung, this screen has a modified arrangement of elements - a thin strip of green phosphor and two large red and blue pixels. The matrix has good viewing angles and resolution, contrast, sharpness and uniform illumination. Since it's OLED, the white pixels look a little grey. However, this will not be obvious to inexperienced users.

Following Nikon and Canon, Samsung has also started filling the space between the display and the protective plastic with transparent silicone material. It eliminates glare, prevents dust from accumulating and makes the information on the screen more readable and brighter, especially in high-quality sunlight.

Let's add that the youngest camera in the line - Samsung NX1000 - has a high-resolution screen, which is noticeable to the eye. However, it is not an AMOLED matrix, but a TFT one, which is also easily noticeable.

Camera functionality

One of the most important features is support for lenses with i-Function. What does it mean? How it works? The camera electronics control all aspects of the lens, receiving information from it about focal length, aperture, illumination, and so on. There is a continuous exchange of information between the camera and the lens. Samsung's know-how is that it placed one iFn key on the lens. And the focus ring is now used as a scroll dial. Indeed, most photographers only use autofocus, and such a solution could not ruin the work with the camera. So now, by pressing this magic button, you can quickly and conveniently change many shooting settings in a matter of seconds. However, if until recently Samsung was the only company to offer this approach, now Olympus has copied it using the example of the kit lens for the OM-D E-M5.

Otherwise, we have nothing to say yet - the Samsung NX20 and its younger colleagues are distinguished by a high burst shooting speed - up to 8 frames per second, although the buffer length is small - this is 11 images in JPEG format or only 6 in RAW format. And even if you install the most expensive and fastest SD card, the camera will not shoot faster, and the burst length will not change.

The minimum shutter speed is 1/8000 of a second, and the range of sensitivity values ​​used is 100 – 12800 ISO. The two younger ones have more modest characteristics - the shortest shutter speed can be only 1/4000 s. But more importantly, all new cameras have very fast autofocus, and the shutter lag is only 40 ms.

The cameras support 9 NX lenses (regular and i-Fn), including 4 zoom lenses and 5 fixed focal length lenses. Among those presented, I would especially like to note the new folding lens 20-50 mm, which is 30% smaller than its predecessor. And also an absolutely incomparable portrait lens - 85/1.4. Read more about it below.

In the meantime, it remains to add that all the new Samsung NX20, NX210 and NX1000 mirrorless cameras have a set of artistic filters, which include vignetting, miniature and fisheye effects, drawing, halftone, soft focus, old film of two types and negative. There are also 12 Picture Wizard presets and a Selective color filter. All this is funny, but completely useless. A much more pleasant and useful addition is the electronic horizon level, tied to two axes: vertical and horizontal.

samsung-4s.jpg Samsung NX20 screen and electronic horizon

All new Samsung NX cameras use the same 1300 mAh battery. This is enough for about 360 photos, a third of which can be taken using the built-in flash. If you don’t use blitz and don’t spend too much time looking at the footage, you can end up with a figure of 500-600 frames. But if previously this was enough to get a complete picture of battery life, now, with the advent of the Wi-Fi module, autonomy will have to be tested more thoroughly. We will deal with this in a full review of new products.

Returning to the aforementioned 85mm f/1.4 lens, it has the potential to be the new favorite among mirrorless lenses. Previously, the 25/1.4 primes from Panasonic and Leica for the Micro Four Thirds system and the 18 mm f/2.0 for Fujifilm X-Pro 1 had special qualities. At the Samsung NX presentation, which took place in Moscow in April, we managed to take several shots on the NX210 and 85/1.4. Rate it.

Samsung NX20, NX210 and NX1000
Updated Samsung System Camera Series

Samsung Electronics has completely revamped its NX series of Wi-Fi-enabled digital system cameras with the introduction of the new NX20, NX210 and NX1000 models.

The NX20, NX210 and NX1000 will replace their predecessors the NX10, NX200 and NX100 respectively. All three cameras use Samsung's own sensor - the same 20.3 MP APS-C CMOS sensor with a dust removal system that was used last year in the NX200 model.

Each camera can take photos at up to 8 frames per second and shoot Full HD video 1920x1080p at 24 frames per second in the sensitivity range of 100 – 12800 ISO. The NX20 features a high-resolution rotating SVGA electronic display, a three-inch AMOLED screen with no air gap between the display panel and the protective glass for less reflection. The NX210 has the same AMOLED screen, while the NX1000 has a VGA display.

NX models have "Smart Camera" capabilities, meaning they can be set to automatically back up images whenever the camera comes within range of a Wi-Fi network. It also allows you to control the camera using the Remote Viewfinder app on compatible smartphones. There are also options for uploading to various cloud sites to keep your images safe and accessible.

A dialog box that opens in Wi-Fi mode allows you to select various operations with photos: the user can send them to a smartphone or tablet, record them, view the stream on a TV via DLNA, or publish images on social networking sites.

All three cameras are compatible with the proprietary i-Function system, which allows you to set basic shooting parameters using a button and a ring on the lens without interrupting the shooting process. A wide selection of accessories and 9 professional quality lenses will satisfy the needs of both beginners and experienced users.

The NX1000 has an attractive ultra-compact design with fairly rich functionality. Body colors are white, classic black or pink. The camera features technologies like Smart Auto 2.0 and Smart Link, making capturing and sharing images easier than ever.

The NX210 inherits the design of the previous NX, with a premium metallic finish. The camera offers a 3-inch AMOLED display for viewing Full HD images and movies in excellent resolution. The NX210's easy-to-access Wi-Fi feature lets you quickly share photos with friends and family, while Samsung Mobile Link displays photos on smartphones, tablets, or large TV screens with TV Link connectivity.

The NX20 is ideal for both amateur and professional photographers who want a portable camera with the professional look and capabilities of a DSLR, but in a smaller size and weight. With the addition of an ergonomic handle, the camera fits comfortably in your hands. The NX20 has fast (80ms) autofocus and an equally fast shutter with 1/8000s. and a clear 3.0″ rotating AMOLED display with approximately 20% increased visibility. The camera also includes a range of automatic functions, manual control modes and has the ability to crop using the SVGA EVF viewfinder.

Main characteristics of Samsung NX20

Samsung NX210

Samsung NX1000

Sensor

5472 3080 x 3888 x 2592, 3712 x 2088, 3648 3648 x 2976 x 1984, 2944 x 1656, 2736 1824 x 2640 x 2640, 2000 x 2000, 1920 x 1080, 172 8 x 1152, 1024 x 1024

20.3MP CMOS APS-C (23.5 x 15.7 mm)

Image

Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800

Standard white balance settings

Custom White Balance

RAW (SRW), JPEG (EXIF 2.21), DCF, DPOF 1.1, PictBridge 1.0

Optics and Focus

Contrast Sensor, Multi-Zone, Single Point Selective, Continuous, Face Detection, Live View

Number of focus points

Samsung NX mount

Screen/Viewfinder

Articulated 3" Active Matrix OLED screen 614,000 dots

3" Fixed TFT LCD 921,000 dots

Live View Mode

Electronic, 100% coverage

Photo features

Minimum shutter speed

Maximum shutter speed

Yes (via hot shoe with optional SEF-42A, SEF220A)

Yes (via hot shoe included with SEF8A or optional SEF-42A, SEF220A)

Yes (hot shoe, SEF8A)

Yes (8 frames per second)

± 3 EV (steps 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV)

3 frames in increments of 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV)

Yes (3 frames from +/-1 to +/-3 either blue/amber or magenta/green axis)

Video shooting features

1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1920 x 810 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)

Memory

Interfaces

USB 2.0 (480 Mbps)

Yes (Optional SR2NX02)

Physical parameters

BP1310 Li-ion battery and charger

BC1030 Li-ion battery and charger

Samsung NX20, NX210, NX1000 - generation change

Samsung has completely updated its line of NX series cameras and introduced the new Samsung NX20, NX210 and NX1000. The NX20 and NX210 replace the NX10 and NX200, and the NX1000 expands the mirrorless camera lineup with an affordable entry-level solution. All three cameras have a 20-megapixel matrix, can shoot in bursts at speeds of up to 8 frames/sec and record Full HD (1080p24) video. The Samsung NX20 features an SVGA electronic viewfinder and a rotating AMOLED display with no air gap between the display panel and the protective glass to reduce the impact of reflections.

Samsung NX1000 Specifications:

• 20.3 MP APS-C CMOS sensor
• Samsung NX mount, crop factor 1.5x
• Body color: white, black or pink
• 3" LCD display with 921,000 pixel resolution
• Full manual control with RAW support
• ISO range 100 - 12800
• Shutter speed range 30 - 1/4000 sec
• Intelligent Scene Selection Mode
• Built-in Wi-Fi for photo sharing
• Photos can be emailed directly from the camera or uploaded to social networks
• Andro >

Samsung NX210 Specifications:

• 20.3 MP APS-C CMOS sensor
• Samsung NX mount, crop factor 1.5x
• Metal body
• 3-inch AMOLED LCD with 614,000 pixels resolution
• Full manual control with RAW support
• ISO range 100 - 12800
• Shutter speed range 30 - 1/4000 sec
• Intelligent Scene Selection Mode
• Built-in Wi-Fi for photo sharing
• Photos can be emailed directly from the camera or uploaded to social networks
• Andro >

Samsung NX20 Specifications:

• 20.3 MP APS-C CMOS sensor
• Samsung NX mount, crop factor 1.5x
• Metal body
• Electronic viewfinder SVGA (800×600), 1.04X zoom
• 3-inch rotating AMOLED LCD with 641,000 pixels resolution
• Full manual control with RAW support
• ISO range 100 - 12800
• Shutter speed range 30 - 1/8000 sec
• Intelligent Scene Selection Mode
• Built-in Wi-Fi for photo sharing
• Photos can be emailed directly from the camera or uploaded to social networks
• Andro >

Samsung NX20, NX210 and NX1000: mirrorless cameras with Wi-Fi support

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general information

Ratings

Assessment (in class)

Quality (in class)

Optics (in class)

Portability (in the classroom)

Sensor

Image

Max. frame size

Optics

Focusing

Focus bracketing

Photography

Video recording

Optical zoom when recording

Flash

Screen and viewfinder

Data storage

physical characteristics

Protection from the external environment

Ports and communications

Wireless Features

Connecting an external microphone

Other Features

RAW (SRW), JPEG, MPO (3D)

automatic by contrast; manual

automatic by contrast; manual

automatic multi-point, spot with selectable AF zone position, with zone indication on the screen, with face priority (up to 10 faces)

automatic multi-point, spot with selectable AF area position

auto, ISO 100-25600
ISO 100-3200 auto; installation step 1 or 1/3 step

auto, ISO 100–12,800

1/4000—30 s, freehand

multi-zone, center-weighted, spot

multi-zone, center-weighted, spot

auto, aperture priority, shutter priority, manual; 14 story programs

auto, aperture priority, shutter priority, manual; 16 story programs

±3 EV in 1/3 stop increments

±3 EV in 1/3 stop increments

3 frames, ±3.0 EV in 1/3 stop increments

3 frames, ±3.0 EV in 1/3 stop increments

5 presets, according to the example, setting in Kelvin degrees; white balance bracketing

7 presets, according to the example, setting in Kelvin degrees; white balance bracketing

8 fps, 8 RAW per burst

1920×1080 pixels, 30 fps

1920×1080 pixels, 30 fps

MP4 (H.264, AAC audio)

yes, hot shoe

external flash included (GN 8); auto, fill, front and rear curtain sync; exposure compensation ±2 EV (1/2 EV steps)

External flash SEF8A (guide number 8) included; auto, fill, front/rear curtain sync

3.7 inches, 1152 thousand pixels, TFT

3.0 inches, 921 thousand pixels, TFT

Micro SD, Micro SDHC, Micro SDXC with UHS-I support

228 grams without battery and memory card

222 grams without battery and memory card

Li-ion battery BP1130 (1130 mAh)

Lithium-ion battery BP1030

built-in 802.11b/g/n module; NFC; transfer files to PC; connection to Android and iOS devices, TVs and DLNA-compatible devices, remote shooting control, uploading photos and videos to Facebook, YouTube, data backup

Built-in Wi-Fi module; transfer files to PC; connection to Android and iOS devices, TVs and DLNA-compatible devices, remote shooting control, uploading photos and videos to Facebook, YouTube, data backup to Microsoft Skydrive

2—30 s in 1 second increments

2-30 s in 1 second increments

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Living notes

I found out that on weekends Samsung in Gorky Park is lending its WB850 and NX1000 cameras to everyone for an hour. The first is an ordinary “soap dish” with a sadly small 1/2.3-inch matrix, so it was not worth attention. But the Samsung NX1000 is a mirrorless camera with interchangeable lenses, which is very interesting. Moreover, the model is completely new, it is not widely sold, they have only just begun to deliver single copies to Samsung branded stores. So, after the traditional jostling in traffic jams and parking lots when traveling to Gorky Park, the NX1000 ended up in my hands:

Why did I even decide to look at the products of Samsung Corporation, which is not at all a giant in the photo industry like Canon or Nikon? Oh, a very interesting situation has developed in the mid-range mirrorless market. Samsung puts a large APS-C matrix in its cameras - the same size as in budget and mid-range DSLRs. This immediately makes them more interesting than most mirrorless cameras, which contain smaller matrices: micro 4/3 (Panasonic and Olympus), Nikon 1, Pentax Q: no matter how hard their manufacturers try, they will not be able to provide such a dynamic range and noise level. There are essentially only two competitors left: Pentax K-01 and Sony NEX. Lightweight and compact Samsung cameras in terms of weight and size parameters easily “make” the heavy brick Pentax K-01, and a monster like Sony helplessly compares to Samsung in terms of range and quality of lenses. If in the line of glasses for the Sony E mount there is really no choice of either compact or fast lenses, then for Samsung cameras there are as many as three “pancakes” available (including a super compact one with a focal length of 30 mm and an aperture of 2(!), and 85 popular “portrait lenses” /1.4 there are two! And, of course, 2 medium zooms, 2 telephotos, several regular-sized primes. So it turns out that in terms of the combination of parameters matrix-lenses-compactness and at a price of up to $1000, the Samsung NX system simply has no competitors .

Externally the camera makes an excellent impression. The body, despite its compactness, fits perfectly in the hand - better than similar sized Panasonic and Olympus devices. Although, unlike the older model (NX210), the case is made of plastic, and it looks and feels very nice: the plastic imitates the texture of leather, all the buttons and plugs for the compartments are made very elegantly and neatly. It warms the soul that the shooting mode wheel and the flash shoe, which have disappeared from many analogues from other companies, have been preserved here.

The device came with a standard zoom lens. It is very compact - only 4 cm deep. I was immediately surprised by the very tight zoom ring - this is the first time I’ve seen this on lenses. I hope this is a feature of my particular copy.

As for photography itself, since I’m a novice in photography, given the limited time for which I was given the camera, there was no point in playing with different shooting modes, experimenting with aperture and exposure - I don’t have enough experience. The photographs, I say right away, do not pretend to be anything at all in artistic terms , these are “technical” photographs to test the capabilities of the device. All photos are posted without any processing - the post contains automatic resizes from photo hosting, by clicking you can go to Yandex.Photos, where the original and EXIF ​​are available.

I shot in automatic mode, which is called “Smart” here. It automatically selects the desired program: you point the device at a general view - the “landscape” icon lights up, point it at a flower - the “macro” mode turns on, walking people appear in the frame - the device recognizes this too. Just some kind of street magic!

But, despite such intelligence of the NX1000, the very first photographs were unpleasantly puzzling.

It’s sunny outside, the scene is painted in bright colors, but in the photo the colors are somehow faded, as if the brightness and contrast have been reduced. The quality (except for the absence of noise - thanks to the large matrix), frankly speaking, is simply “soap-like”.

I was too lazy to take with me my shaggy 2007 Pentax K100D-Super DSLR: budget class, measly 6 megapixels, viewing only through the viewfinder, no video shooting for you. I just couldn't imagine that shooting outdoors in daylight would be a problem for a device in the class of the Samsung NX1000. Therefore, I cannot cite shooting the same scenes with another camera. But here is a photo from this DSLR in approximately the same conditions. Filmed on automatic mode with a standard kit lens on May 9 there, in Gorky Park:

Also a random photo - I pointed and clicked, even the autofocus didn’t seem to focus on the foreground. But how much brighter, richer the colors, how much better the contrast! There is no soap-like “flatness” of the scene, you can feel the depth typical for DSLRs. And compare the faces of people in the background. In the photo from Samsung they are all equally pale and flat. The photo from Pentax shows the whole gamut of colors: on the left is some yellow-skinned fellow of a non-Russian appearance, then (we move on to the girls in tunics) a tanned brunette, then the girl with carnations has a normal complexion (but no pallor), then the girl got it on her face a ray of light and it is brighter and, finally, her companion, a guy with a shaved head, has a clearly visible blush. Moreover, even in this resize you can see individual highlights or shadows on the faces.

Another shot from the NX1000. In general, the same thing. Faded, “flat” photograph.

Then I turned the shooting mode wheel and saw the “Beautiful Photo” mode (I probably didn’t remember the name verbatim, but that’s the meaning). I took a photo from the same point:

I didn’t see a difference on the camera screen and returned the “Smart” mode, but now, on the computer, the difference is noticeable: the dynamic range is slightly expanded. For example, the difference in color between the hood and door of a minibus has increased. Volume has clearly been added, including people’s faces becoming less flat. But still, the result is far from what a budget DSLR produces.

Maybe the evening sun (I took these pictures at 18.45) is not so bright, so that’s what makes the difference? Please, here is a photo from the Pentax without any sun at all: it’s cloudy, it’s drizzling - but with colors, contrast, volume, everything is fine:

Okay, stop comparing it with a DSLR - it’s just a complete disappointment. A few minutes later the sun set behind the clouds. I took a photo of the fountain:

It seems good - a spectacular sky, for example, but, excuse me, why is it so dark?
It’s not just that the sun has set behind a cloud, it’s already twilight or a solar eclipse! Here is another photo, less bleak, but still a little dark, and the sky turned out worse:

After all, if you rewind the page above, where I photographed the camera screen, then on the screen you can clearly see bright green spots of foliage. The crowns of the trees look voluminous, with clear light and dark areas, but in the photo from the NX1000 this is not the case, it’s lost - a solid dark green wall.

I photographed the NX1000 camera itself with a Samsung Galaxy S2 smartphone. Previously, the idea of ​​​​comparing his photographs with those of a mirrorless camera would have seemed blasphemous to me. But now it’s not anymore. In terms of detail and noise, the smartphone, of course, has nothing to catch here, but in terms of colors and light, the photo looks nicer than that of the NX1000:

Here are more people on the NX1000, again a point-and-shoot photo:

But here, finally, we got something similar to the quality of DSLRs - although the sky is not very good. But this already seems like a trifle: the main thing is that the faces are not flat! The colors are normal! What a joy!

But literally the next frame the machine mediocrely screwed up: the machine made a gross mistake, leading everything to red:

For a change, I decided to click point-blank at maximum focal length to get bokeh. Well, yes, there is background blur. Interestingly, this pillar stood in the shade, and the NX1000, which had previously set ISO 100, maximum 200, immediately crashed to ISO 1600. The noise seems quite small to me - again thanks to the APS-C matrix.

And after that. The battery in the camera is dead. In the photo with the camera screen you can see the battery indicator - two bars out of three. 10 minutes passed, I took only 10 frames - how is that possible? What was it? And the device did not give any warning (in order to have time to take a few more important shots), it just showed a message about the battery being low, and it turned off.

Yes, and another strange thing. At some point, I decided to continue shooting in RAW - as you know, a lot can be corrected there. But I couldn’t find a switch to this format in the settings! I've searched absolutely everything - it's nowhere to be found! This is the first time I’ve seen this - I always found this option easily, whether in advanced compacts, in mirrorless cameras, or in DSLRs. Maybe the test device had such a stripped-down firmware? Some items in the settings were inactive.

As a result, the impressions are contradictory. In terms of design and ergonomics, the NX1000 is excellent, but the quality of shooting on an automatic camera is poor. Surely, if you opened the aperture manually, the exposure correction would have produced better results, but in such simple conditions, a device of this class must shoot perfectly without any additional settings! On the other hand, I can’t believe that for the third generation of Samsung mirrorless cameras, what I got is standard quality. But in general, enthusiasm for Samsung cameras has greatly diminished.

Update: the forum suggested that with RAW, most likely, this happened because when you select the “Smart” mode, the device allows you to shoot only in JPEG. Well, a very strange decision that significantly reduces the attractiveness of the device.

Update 2: I read a review of the NX200 camera (the previous generation, a device similar in capabilities). The same shortcomings that I noticed were suddenly noted there: faded colors and machine errors. This seems to be typical for Samsung. It's a pity.