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Samsung NX1000 Camera Review (Part 2)

5/13/2013 10:51:52 AM

Focus system

Unlike common DSLR, NX1000 uses only one Contrast AF popularly seen in compacts. This may let some professional users down but Samsung actually fixed the problem effectively. With its proprietary algorithm, Samsung narrows down the difference in its focal speed with that of DSLRs within 100ms. However, in comparison with common mirror-less models, in some scenes featuring mild or low contrast, the camera’s focal speed is markedly low (though DSLR still maintains the same speed).

The device still use Contrast AF

The device still use Contrast AF

Manual focusing with NX1000 is an interesting experience. When rotating the focus ring, the system will enlarge the frame to the maximum at the focused point (this feature can be disabled). This helps user to rotate to the right focused point more easily rather than making on-screen adjustments and specially comes handy when performing with large-aperture lenses plus low DOF. However, when tried with lenses featuring large 85mm focal distance, zooming in will make user hard to keep the camera balanced to rotate to the right point. The screen will automatically turn back to normal scene as when the focus ring is not affected.

Since start-up until taking a picture, NX1000 takes around 1 second. When capturing JPEG format, the device also takes the similar amount of time to finish only one poses. When capturing RAW, time allotted goes up to 6sec and it’s a pity when the camera is saving images, it can be functioned. Hence, for users who frequently shoot original formats, this will tire user down as the screen is always in “Processing” mood.

Processing speed is not impressive

Processing speed is not impressive

NX1000 offers Burst mode with quite remarkable parameters, allowing for a speed of 8fps, resulting in 11 consecutive hi-quality JPEGs or 8 consecutive RAWs. Once again, its process speed is a downside, especially for RAW. In addition, user can also choose a speed lower than 3fps, allowing for 15 consecutive shots. Plus, Burst mode will surprisingly feature 30fps at 5MP resolution.

All images were captured at the highest 20.3MP resolution in Super Fine quality setting. Each shot feature 7MP resolution and JPEG format. Most images use 20-50mm kit while some use 85mm-f/1.4 fix lenses costing around $900.

Images taken at different ISO levels

Images taken at different ISO levels

Images taken at different ISO levels

Images taken at different ISO levels

Using a CMOS APS-C seizing 23.5x15.7mm featuring 1.5x crop factor in common DSLR, the camera keeps its good image quality through ISO 100-1800. At ISO 1,600, noise level is still low and almost invincible. Meanwhile, at ISO 6,400 more noise starts appearing, details are gradually lost and colors get saturated though usable in small image size. At 12,800, the phenomenon gets worse when a lot of small details are blurred, showing off wrong colors.

Images captured by NX1000 display nice colors which is pretty blazing but they are not saturated by default. However, images deliver a somehow soft and unclear feeling, when shot by 20-50mm kit. This still concerns 85mm lens, too.

Image shot with 85mm lens, f/2, f/160s, ISO 400

Image shot with 85mm lens, f/2, f/160s, ISO 400

Image shot with 85mm lens, f/1.8, 1/250s, ISO 200

Image shot with 85mm lens, f/1.8, 1/250s, ISO 200

Image shot with 20-50mm lens, 22mm focal range, f/3.5, 1/60s, ISO 400

Image shot with 20-50mm lens, 22mm focal range, f/3.5, 1/60s, ISO 400

Image shot at ISO 12,800

Image shot at ISO 12,800

Image shot by 85mm lens ISO 100, f/1.4, 1/60s

Image shot by 85mm lens ISO 100, f/1.4, 1/60s

Image shot with 85mm lens, f/3.2, ISO, 1/320s

Image shot with 85mm lens, f/3.2, ISO, 1/320s

Image shot with 20-50mm lens, 24mm focal range, f/3.5, ISO 100

Image shot with 20-50mm lens, 24mm focal range, f/3.5, ISO 100

Image shot at 24mm focal range, ISO 100, 1/320s

Image shot at 24mm focal range, ISO 100, 1/320s

Samsung NX1000 technical specs

·         Product Type: Mirrorless Camera

·         Battery Size Supported: Proprietary Battery Size

·         Maximum Video Resolution: 1,920x1,080

·         Touchscreen: No

·         Effective Camera Resolution: 20.3 Megapixel

·         GPS: Yes

·         USB: Yes

·         Wide Angle: Yes

·         PictBridge: Yes

·         Image Stabilization: Optical

·         Optical Zoom: 3.1x

·         Digital Zoom: 2x

·         Features: Face Detection

·         Screen Size: 7.6 cm (3")

·         Video Formats: MP4

·         Viewfinder Type: No

·         Weight (Approximate): 222.0 g

·         Minimum Focus Distance: 280 mm

·         Maximum Image Resolution: 5,472x3,648

·         Maximum Frame Rate: 30 fps

·         Number of Batteries Supported: 1

·         Battery Built-in: No

·         Battery Rechargeable: Yes

·         Battery Included: Yes

·         Display Screen Type: LCD

·         Image Sensor Type: CMOS

·         Total Camera Resolution: 21.6 Megapixel

·         HDMI: Yes

·         Camera Assembly: Body with Lens Kit

·         Battery Model Supported: BP1030

·         Memory Card Supported: Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC) Card

·         Height: 62.5 mm

·         Width: 114.0 mm

·         Depth: 37.5 mm

·         Autofocus Points: 15

·         Product Series: NX

·         Focal Length: 20 mm to 50 mm (Lens 1)

·         Image Formats: RAW

·         Audio Formats: AAC

·         Flash Modes: Rear Curtain Sync

·         Focus Modes: Manual

·         Aspect Ratio: 16:9

·         Battery Life: 320 Shot/2.67 Hour Video

·         Display Resolution: 921,000 Pixel

·         Limited Warranty: 1 Year

 

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