Samsung NX300 features a new 20.3 megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor

10/30/2013

By: Unknown On: 10/30/2013 In: CAMERAS No comments

The NX300 is Samsung’s new flagship compact system camera, replacing last year’s NX210 model. The metal-bodied NX300 features a new 20.3 megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor, new Hybrid Auto Focus (AF) system with both phase and contrast detection, expanded ISO range of 100-25,600, 1080p HD movie recording, built-in Wi-Fi connectivity, tilting 3.3-inch AMOLED touch-screen, 8.6fps continuous shooting, 1/6000th shutter speed, 3D Panoramas and Samsung’s unique i-Function lens. The i-Function button on compatible lenses allows users to control the NX300 by scrolling through five manual settings and using the focus ring to change the parameters for each setting. The NX300 also has a special i-Scene lens priority mode, which allows users to adjust the depth-of-field and use the intelli-Zoom function. The Samsung NX300 is available in black, white or brown and costs £599 / $750 with either the 20-50mm lens or the 18-55mm OIS III lens.

Overview

Image Sensor

CMOS Image Sensor
23.5 x 15.7mm Sensor Size
Approx 20.3 Megapixels
Approx 21.6 Megapixels
RGB Primary Colour Filter

Image Stabilization

Lens Shift (Depends on Lens)
OIS Mode1 / Mode2 / OFF

i-Function

I-Depth, i-Zoom (x1.2, 1.4, 1.7, 2.0)

Display

AMOLED with Touch (C-type Touch Control Enabled) and Tilt (Up 90°, Down 45°)
84.0mm (3.31")
WVGA ( 800 x 480 ) 768k dots (Pentile)
Approx 100% Field of View

Lens

Samsung Lenses for Samsung NX Mount
Samsung NX Mount

Distortion Correct

LDC On / Off (depends on Lens)

Dust Reduction

Supersonic drive Dust Reduction Type

PROS

Large APS-C sensor with excellent high ISO performance
High quality 18-55mm kit lens
Built-in WiFi with companion Android and iOS apps
Creative controls such as Smart Mode and Smart Filters Excellent manual focusing

CONS