Samsung Galaxy NX

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    Highlights

    • 20.3 MP APS-C CMOS Sensor
    • 100 - 25,600 Native ISO
    • 4.8" 922k dot Fixed Screen
    • Electronic Viewfinder
    • 9.0 fps Continuous Shooting
    • 1920 x 1080 Video Shooting
    • Built-in Flash
    • Built-in GPS
    • Built-In Wi-Fi
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    Overview

    Samsung Galaxy NX was announced in 2013 and is an APS-C (23.5 x 15.7 mm) Mirrorless camera with 20.3 Megapixel CMOS sensor. Its native ISO ranges from 100 to 25,600. The camera has a Fixed 4.8" screen with 922k dot resolution and built-in Electronic viewfinder.

    Samsung Galaxy NX can capture video up to 1920 x 1080 resolution.

    Table of Contents
    1. Overview
    2. Pros and Cons
    3. Screen and Viewfinder
    4. Sensor
    5. Photography Features
    6. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
    7. Other Features
    8. Physical Parameters
    9. For Different Types of Photography
    10. Evaluation
    11. Specifications  

    Here is the Samsung NX series lineup, where you can view and compare the main specifications of the cameras within the same series.

    Samsung NX series lineup
    Model Date Sensor Native ISO Screen Price
    Image cannot be found Samsung NX500
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    		February
    2015    		 28.2 MP
    APS-C    		 100 - 25,600 Tilting 3.0"
    1,036k dot
    Touchscreen
    Image cannot be found Samsung NX1
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    		September
    2014    		 28.2 MP
    APS-C    		 100 - 25,600 Tilting 3.0"
    1,036k dot
    Touchscreen
    Image cannot be found Samsung NX3000
    Compare
    		May
    2014    		 20.3 MP
    APS-C    		 100 - 25,600 Tilting 3.0"
    461k dot
    Image cannot be found Samsung NX mini
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    		March
    2014    		 20.5 MP
    1-inch    		 160 - 12,800 Tilting 3.0"
    461k dot
    Touchscreen
    Image cannot be found Samsung NX30
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    		January
    2014    		 20.3 MP
    APS-C    		 100 - 25,600 Articulated 3.0"
    1,036k dot
    Touchscreen
    Image cannot be found Samsung NX2000
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    		November
    2013    		 20.3 MP
    APS-C    		 100 - 25,600 Fixed 3.7"
    1,152k dot
    Touchscreen
    Image cannot be found Samsung NX300
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    		November
    2013    		 20.3 MP
    APS-C    		 100 - 25,600 Tilting 3.3"
    768k dot
    Touchscreen
    Image cannot be found Samsung Galaxy NX June
    2013    		 20.3 MP
    APS-C    		 100 - 25,600 Fixed 4.8"
    922k dot
    Touchscreen
    Image cannot be found Samsung NX1100
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    		April
    2013    		 20.3 MP
    APS-C    		 100 - 12,800 Fixed 3.0"
    921k dot
    Image cannot be found Samsung NX300M
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    		January
    2013    		 20.3 MP
    APS-C    		 100 - 25,600 Tilting 3.3"
    768k dot
    Touchscreen
    Image cannot be found Samsung NX210
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    		August
    2012    		 20.3 MP
    APS-C    		 100 - 12,800 Fixed 3.0"
    614k dot
    Image cannot be found Samsung NX20
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    		April
    2012    		 20.3 MP
    APS-C    		 100 - 12,800 Articulated 3.0"
    614k dot
    Image cannot be found Samsung NX1000
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    		April
    2012    		 20.3 MP
    APS-C    		 100 - 12,800 Fixed 3.0"
    921k dot
    Image cannot be found Samsung NX200
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    		February
    2012    		 20 MP
    APS-C    		 100 - 12,800 Fixed 3.0"
    614k dot
    Image cannot be found Samsung NX11
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    		December
    2010    		 15 MP
    APS-C    		 100 - 3,200 Fixed 3.0"
    614k dot
    Image cannot be found Samsung NX100
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    		September
    2010    		 15 MP
    APS-C    		 100 - 6,400 Fixed 3.0"
    614k dot
    Image cannot be found Samsung NX5
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    		June
    2010    		 15 MP
    APS-C    		 100 - 3,200 Fixed 3.0"
    230k dot
    Image cannot be found Samsung NX10
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    		April
    2010    		 15 MP
    APS-C    		 100 - 3,200 Fixed 3.0"
    614k dot

    You can view their side-by-side comparison here: Samsung NX500 vs NX1 vs NX3000 vs NX mini vs NX30 vs NX2000.

    Pros and Cons

    In this section we present pros and cons of Samsung Galaxy NX.

    PROS

    •   Video Capture
    •   Touch-to-Focus
    •   Face Detection
    •   Live View Autofocus
    •   Touch Screen
    •   Large Screen - 4.8"
    •   Built-in Flash
    •   HDMI Output
    •   Built-in GPS
    •   Built-In Wi-Fi
    •   Light - 495 g (1.09 lb / 17.46 oz)
    •   Internal Storage
    •   Orientation Sensor

    CONS

    •   Timelapse Recording
    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
    •   No Built-In Bluetooth
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Short Battery Life - 440 shots

    And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

    AVERAGE

    •   Sensor Resolution - 20.3 Megapixel
    •   100 Lowest Native ISO
    •   25,600 Highest Native ISO
    •   Screen Resolution - 922k dot
    •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/6000 sec
    •   Max Continuous Shooting - 9.0 fps
    •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/180 sec

    Screen and Viewfinder

    Fixed Touchscreen

    Samsung Galaxy NX has a 4.8" Fixed touchscreen with 922k dot resolution.


    Electronic Viewfinder

    Camera has a built-in Electronic viewfinder. It has a 100% coverage and 0.68x (0.45x 35mm equivalent) magnification.

    Sensor

    Samsung Galaxy NX features a 20.3 megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor with dimensions of 23.5 x 15.7 mm and a total area of 369 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 25,600.


    Here is a sensor size comparison chart where you can see how Samsung Galaxy NX's APS-C sensor compares with other types of sensors:

    Sensor size chart
    Sensor Dimensions Area Aspect Ratio Crop Factor
    Image cannot be displayedMedium Format44 x 33 mm1452 mm24:30.79x
    Image cannot be displayedFull Frame36 x 24 mm864 mm23:21x
    Image cannot be displayedAPS-H27 x 18 mm486 mm23:21.3x
    Image cannot be displayedAPS-C23.5 x 15.7 mm369 mm23:21.5x
    Image cannot be displayedAPS-C (Canon)22.3 x 14.9 mm332.3 mm23:21.6x
    Image cannot be displayedMicro Four Thirds17.4 x 13 mm226.2 mm24:32x
    Image cannot be displayed1-inch13.2 x 8.8 mm116.2 mm23:22.7x
    Image cannot be displayed1/1.7-inch7.44 x 5.58 mm41.5 mm24:34.7x
    Image cannot be displayed1/2.3-inch6.17 x 4.55 mm28.1 mm24:35.6x

    Photography Features

    Camera is equipped with DRIMe IV processor and can take pictures up to 5472 x 3648 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolutions like 5472 x 3080, 5472 x 3080, 3888 x 2592, 3712 x 2088, 3648 x 3648, 2976 x 1984, 2944 x 1656, 2640 x 2640, 2688 x 1512, 2000 x 2000, 1728 x 1152, 1920 x 1080, 1024 x 1024 with 1:1, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios.


    Lens Mount

    Samsung Galaxy NX has Samsung NX lens mount. Due to APS-C sensor its crop factor (also called lens multiplier) is 1.5x. This means that a 35mm equivalent focal length of the mounted lens will be equal to its actual focal length times 1.5.


    No In-Body Image Stabilization

    The camera does not have in-body image stabilization (IBIS) so it needs lenses with optical image stabilization for vibration reduction.

    Check out the cameras which are frequently compared to Samsung Galaxy NX.

    Samsung NX210
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    APS-C

    20.3 MP

    Samsung NX11
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    APS-C

    15 MP

    Samsung NX300
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    APS-C

    20.3 MP

    Samsung NX mini
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    1-inch

    20.5 MP

    Samsung NX20
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    APS-C

    20.3 MP

    Samsung NX30
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    APS-C

    20.3 MP

    Samsung NX1100
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    APS-C

    20.3 MP

    Samsung NX300M
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    APS-C

    20.3 MP

    Samsung NX2000
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    APS-C

    20.3 MP

    Samsung NX3000
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    APS-C

    20.3 MP

    Samsung NX1
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    APS-C

    28.2 MP

    Samsung NX1000
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    APS-C

    20.3 MP

    Connectivity, Battery and Storage

    Built-in GPS

    Samsung Galaxy NX has a built-in GPS (Global Positioning System) technology which allows you to automatically tag the location where you took your photos. You can later categorize, organize, and search for photos based on location. This is very useful for travel and outdoor photographers for documenting the locations where images were captured.
      Check out the cameras in our database that have built-in GPS.


    Built-in Wi-Fi

    Camera has a built-in Wi-Fi which allows to easily transfer photos and videos from the camera to other Wi-Fi-enabled devices, such as smartphones, tablets, printers, or computers. This eliminates the need for cables and allows for quick and convenient media sharing and social media integration. It gives you the ability to control your camera remotely using a smartphone or tablet. This is particularly useful for taking self-portraits, group shots, or capturing images in challenging conditions without having to touch the camera. Firmware updates can also be downloaded and installed wirelessly.
      Check out the cameras in our database that have built-in WiFi.


    NFC

    Samsung Galaxy NX has Near Field Communication (NFC) technology which simplifies the process of pairing it with other NFC-enabled devices like smartphones or tablets. It allows to quickly transfer photos and videos or remotely control the camera from compatible device. NFC can also be used for authentication and security purposes. It can verify your identity before accessing certain features or transferring sensitive data. It can be used with NFC-enabled accessories as well, such as lenses, flashes and GPS devices.


    USB Input and HDMI Output

    Samsung Galaxy NX has a USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) input for data transfer. There is an HDMI connector for video signal output.


    Internal Storage and External Storage Slots

    The camera has 16 GB internal storage and a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot.

    Other Features

    Shutter

    Samsung Galaxy NX's shutter speed can go up to 1/6000 sec. Camera can shoot continuously up to 9.0 fps.


    Flash

    Samsung Galaxy NX has a built-in flash and also accepts external flash which can be connected via Hot Shoe. The fastest flash synchronization speed is 1/180 sec.

    Physical Parameters

    Samsung Galaxy NX has dimensions of 137 x 101 x 26 mm (5.39 x 3.98 x 1.02"). It weighs 495 g (1.09 lb / 17.46 oz), so it is a lightweight camera.

    137 mm (5.39")

    101 mm (3.98")

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    101 mm (3.98")

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    26 mm (1.02")

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    Samsung Galaxy NX dimensions

    Samsung Galaxy NX for Different Types of Photography

    We give scores to the camera for different type of photography based on its features and specifications. Let us see how Samsung Galaxy NX is suitable for six different types of photography.


    Landscape Photography

    GOOD
    78

    Samsung Galaxy NX gets a score of 78 and is GOOD choice for Landscape photography.

    •   Touch Screen
    •   Screen Resolution - 922k dot
    •   Built-in GPS
    •   No Environmental Sealing

    Sports Photography

    GOOD
    71

    Samsung Galaxy NX gets a score of 71 and is GOOD choice for Sports photography.

    •   25,600 Highest Native ISO
    •   Touch-to-Focus
    •   Face Detection
    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Touch Screen
    •   Screen Resolution - 922k dot
    •   Max Continuous Shooting - 9.0 fps
    •   Short Battery Life - 440 shots
    •   Orientation Sensor

    Wildlife Photography

    AVERAGE
    62

    Samsung Galaxy NX gets a score of 62 and is AVERAGE choice for Wildlife photography.

    •   25,600 Highest Native ISO
    •   Touch-to-Focus
    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Touch Screen
    •   Screen Resolution - 922k dot
    •   Max Continuous Shooting - 9.0 fps
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Short Battery Life - 440 shots
    •   Orientation Sensor

    Portrait Photography

    EXCELLENT
    86

    Samsung Galaxy NX gets a score of 86 and is EXCELLENT choice for Portrait photography.

    •   Touch-to-Focus
    •   Face Detection
    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Touch Screen
    •   Large Screen - 4.8"
    •   Screen Resolution - 922k dot
    •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/180 sec
    •   Orientation Sensor

    Street Photography

    EXCELLENT
    85

    Samsung Galaxy NX gets a score of 85 and is EXCELLENT choice for Street photography.

    •   Touch-to-Focus
    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Touch Screen
    •   Screen Resolution - 922k dot
    •   Built-in GPS
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Light - 495 g (1.09 lb / 17.46 oz)

    Travel Photography

    GOOD
    83

    Samsung Galaxy NX gets a score of 83 and is GOOD choice for Travel photography.

    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Touch Screen
    •   Screen Resolution - 922k dot
    •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
    •   Built-in GPS
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Light - 495 g (1.09 lb / 17.46 oz)
    •   Short Battery Life - 440 shots

    Samsung Galaxy NX Evaluation

    We evaluate Samsung Galaxy NX and give score of 69 out of 100. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


    OVERALL
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    Sensor

    AVERAGE
    63

    We give Samsung Galaxy NX a score of 63 for Sensor parameters.

    •   Sensor Resolution - 20.3 Megapixel
    •   100 Lowest Native ISO
    •   25,600 Highest Native ISO

    Photo

    AVERAGE
    59

    We give Samsung Galaxy NX a score of 59 for Photo parameters.

    •   Timelapse Recording
    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/6000 sec
    •   Max Continuous Shooting - 9.0 fps
    •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/180 sec

    Video

    BAD
    14

    We give Samsung Galaxy NX a score of 14 for Video parameters.

    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080

    Focusing

    EXCELLENT
    89

    We give Samsung Galaxy NX a score of 89 for Focusing parameters.

    •   Touch-to-Focus
    •   Face Detection
    •   Live View Autofocus

    Screen and Viewfinder

    EXCELLENT
    87

    We give Samsung Galaxy NX a score of 87 for Screen and Viewfinder parameters.

    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Touch Screen
    •   Large Screen - 4.8"
    •   Screen Resolution - 922k dot

    Connectivity

    EXCELLENT
    93

    We give Samsung Galaxy NX a score of 93 for Connectivity parameters.

    •   HDMI Output
    •   Built-in GPS
    •   Built-In Wi-Fi
    •   No Built-In Bluetooth

    Battery, Storage and Physical

    POOR
    42

    We give Samsung Galaxy NX a score of 42 for Battery, Storage and Physical parameters.

    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Light - 495 g (1.09 lb / 17.46 oz)
    •   Short Battery Life - 440 shots
    •   Internal Storage


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