Photokina 2014: 4K Reaches Samsung’s ILC Camp with the NX1
Wednesday, September 17, 2014
4K video recording has finally reached Samsung’s NX line of compact system cameras with the NX1. Announced at this year’s Photokina in Germany, the NX1 sports a 28.2MP BSI APS-C CMOS sensor with an ISO range of 100-51200.
The camera comes with a new AF system featuring 205 Phase detect points that cover 90% of the frame. There’s also an AF assist light that can reach up to 15 meters. However, the crowning glory of the NX1 is of course its ability to capture 4K video. The camera is capable of shooting UHD video at 30fps or 24 fps.
At the back of the device is a 3-inch Super AMOLED display that articulates to give users flexibility when taking photos. There’s also a 720p EVF which according to Samsung promises a shorter lag time of around 5ms, Bluetooth and even Wi-Fi ac. At the top of the camera lays a mode dial for the basic photography modes and an LCD status display.
Samsung will be offering the NX1 starting next month for around $1500 with a 50-150mm f/2.8 aperture lens which features four-axis OIS and the ability to limit focus to a custom range. There will also be an optional battery grip that adds an extra 1900mAh of juice to the main camera.
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