Samsung NX10
(Interchangeable lens camera)
Well, Samsung did it – they achieved two things today: being the first camera manufacturer to launch something new for the year 2010, and releasing the first (out of many to come) camera in the new mirrorless, interchangeable lens NX camera system. Let me introduce to you, the new Samsung NX10!
What makes the Samsung NX10 different is that it’s a whole lot smaller than conventional digital SLR cameras, and roughly the same size as Panasonic’s G1/GH1 cameras. That’s been made possible by removing the mirror mechanism and optical viewfinder prism found in traditional SLRs. The NX10 features a 14.6 megapixel APS-C sized CMOS sensor, 3 inch display (along with a VGA resolution electronic viewfinder), full manual controls that you’d expect in a digital SLR and 720p HD movie recording capabilities. A more complete of specifications include:
- 14.6 megapixel CMOS sensor (2.0X crop factor)
- New Samsung NX lens mount (see below for 3 announced lenses)
- Dust reduction
- 3 inch high resolution AMOLED display has 514,000 pixels; promises better contrast ratio and viewing angles versus LCD
- Electronic viewfinder has 921,000 pixels (VGA resolution), 0.86X magnification
- On-board flash
- Smart Auto mode simplifies automatic shooting; Smart Range feature improves dynamic range
- Full manual controls with RAW mode and flash hotshoe
- 720p (1280 x 720 at 30 FPS) movie mode with sound; H.264 codec
- Takes SD/SDHC memory cards
- Uses a lithium-ion battery
- Available this spring; exact price and availability to be announced
Samsung will also be releasing completely new lenses made specifically for the NX camera system (means that you won’t be able to use any existing camera lenses with the NX10 at the moment). Unlike digital SLR makers like Olympus, Pentax and Sony which have in-body image stabilization, Samsung here is taking the same route as Canon, Nikon and Panasonic – with in-lens image stabilization (also known as optical image stabilization). As usual, the presence of optical image stabilization inside the lens is denoted by the “IS” in the name. The three lenses that they’ve announced today are a 18-55 mm f3.5-f5.6 IS kit lens, 55-200 mm f4-f.5.6 IS telephoto zoom lens and 30 mm f2.0 pancake lens. The Samsung NX10′s APS-C sized sensor means all lenses will be subjected to a 1.5X focal length crop factor.
2009 has certainly been an eventful year in the consumer electronics world. The digital camera area has seen more and more new camera models, digital SLR cameras have been getting more affordable and are now almost mainstream. And of course, Digital Photography Interface here has taken another step further in playing an even important, growing role to potential camera shoppers and existing camera owners alike. Average readership numbers (and so has bandwidth) in 2009 have increased significantly compared to previous years … and I’ve only got you readers to thank.
The year that was… 2009. In 2009, DPInterface posted over 60 digital camera reviews and three preview articles covering three very big camera launches. Notably, we were the first ever independent digital camera review party to review the Olympus E620 digital SLR, as well as one of the few who first got to look at the Panasonic Lumix GF1 Micro Four Thirds camera when it first came out. We’re excited for 2010, as we continue to bring you digital camera news and reviews, and also strive for even higher quality reviews, even bigger galleries, new site features and more.
Again, a big thank you to all our readers (especially long time visitors) and welcome aboard to newer readers. Here’s to a bigger, better 2010. Not just for us, but for everyone, everything (including the economy!).
DPInterface editor – Brad
From the better late than never file, I’ve just posted my review of the E30 digital SLR, a mid-range digital SLR model from Olympus. You can also check out photos taken straight out of the camera in the Olympus E30 photo gallery. Hit the link for the full review.
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Here’s the Olympus E30 Photo Gallery containing full-sized pictures taken by the camera. Be sure to check out the Olympus E30 review for more about the camera.
Enter the Olympus E30 gallery
I’ve just published my review of the Nikon Coolpix S570. The Nikon Coolpix S570 is the budget version of the S640 I recently reviewed, packing a similar 5X zoom lens and automatic operation. Check out the Nikon Coolpix S570 photo gallery to view sample photos as well.
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Here’s the Nikon Coolpix S570 Photo Gallery containing full-sized pictures taken by the camera. Be sure to check out the Nikon Coolpix S570 review as well.
View gallery
Hey all, after writing countless camera reviews this year, I’ll be taking a well-deserved, short “break” this week till Thursday. I’ll be back Friday with my review of the Nikon Coolpix S570 and Canon PowerShot SD960 Digital ELPH AKA Digital IXUS 200 IS. See you then – Brad
I’ve just posted my review of the Canon PowerShot S90; a very capable little camera that sports Canon’s 10 MP ‘High sensitivity’ sensor. Check out sample pictures in the Canon PowerShot S90 photo gallery as well. Hit the link to read the full review of the camera now!
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