You’ve heard of compact cameras and for the more advanced user, prosumer compact cameras, micro four third, rangefinder and digital single reflex lens camera. With the already bustling and competitive world of cameras, Samsung has once again (as usual) introduced a brand new product dubbed “ mirror less interchangeable lens camera “. 
Yup! This is Samsung’s new flagship model of their newly introduced ‘next to professional’ camera. Spotting a rather cool tagline “ Why capture? Create”, Samsung is already serious in pushing this new kid on the block to compete with other types of professional cameras with the introduction of 3 lenses and 8 more by the end of this year.
The main selling point of this camera is delivering image quality of a DSLR camera with the excellent portability of a compact camera. This is achieved by having a APS-C size CMOS sensor that are mostly used in beginner or semi-pro DSLR camera. So expect stunning image quality as compared to four third because four third camera’s sensor is… four third la … of a DSLR sensor.
better noise and ISO quality in the pictures.
With a 28mm sensor size, 4mm larger than a four third, you can expect a better noise and ISO quality in the pictures. Not only that, as this is a ‘hybrid camera’ you can also expect to have video recording included in this lean machine. Spotting a 720p resolution for videos, user can expect a neat all in one camera to cater all of consumer needs in ‘creating’ the kodak moment at anywhere, anytime.
Samsung has already announced that this camera is targeted to people that are upgrading from a compact camera to a better, and higher quality camera but does not want to compromise on portability and weight. But honestly, I really do think this camera has the potential to be a backup camera for most of us photographers because of all the DSLR-like features that are cramped into this baby.
Apart from all these, Samsung also boast its AF to be one of the fastest AF detection in its class. The fast precise AF is achieved thanks to the removal of AF sensor. Not only that, this baby also uses Amoled display which means no more shielding the screen to view it when taking photos under the bright sun light. =) With 3.0 inch Amoled display, you can never go wrong in taking great shots.
Other notable features of this camera includes ISO range of up to 3200, a electronic viewfinder and of course easy to use GUI that guarantee noobs like you ( =p ) would know how to operate this camera without a hitch.
Honestly after trying out this camera, i really do feel its a solid camera. Its build body is pretty tough and the grip fits perfectly in my hands. Love it. The only draw back in this camera is the noise. Yes i did say the 28mm sensor will reduce the noise, but i also did say it in terms of comparing to four third cameras. The noise in this camera when shoot in raw is pretty high but once you use Jpeg, it is reduced, mainly because, maybe Samsung implemented a noise removal software on JPEG compression. This camera has all the manual settings like on DSLR and auto mode for noobies so it is really well suited to people of all walks of life.
Here are the factsheet for Samsung’s NX10.
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NX10 |
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14.6M APS-C CMOS |
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Samsung NX Mount |
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3.0″ AMOLED (VGA) |
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Electronic Viewfinder |
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720p HD Movie Recording ( MP4/H.264 ) |
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Dust Reduction – Supersonic Type |
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ISO 100~3200 |
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Built-in Pop-up Flash |
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Lens Shift OIS |
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123x87x39mm(353g) |
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RRP: NX10 (with 18-55IS lens): RM 2,799 NX10 (with 30mm pancake lens): RM 3,099 |
In a nutshell, this camera is really suited for those of you that would like to try on serious photography but does not want to compromise on portability and carry an extra weight of a video camera. Its a fully featured DSLR-like hybrid camera dubbed the ‘mirror less interchangeable lens camera ‘. Of course do not expect noise free (almost at least) perfect pictures like DSLR, but for basic use of capturing kodak moments, this camera would fit the job perfectly. Retail price would be 2.7k with a 18-55mm lens. Yes its a bit to pricey as a new Canon 550D would only cost 3.1k with lens. So pick between a small DSLR like camera or a real DSLR camera. Both has pros and cons, and their is no such thing as the best camera, just whatever that suit your needs.
OUT. =)
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