REVIEW4Cameras
Samsung NX10
MFT rivals? Debbi Allen fi nds out…
SRP: £599 (with kit lens)
Samsung’s NX10 is the fi rst offering from the manufacturer within the new ‘system camera’ or hybrid category. These cameras offer the creativity of
interchangeable lens systems, but in a more compact and easy to use body.
Following on from the success
of the Micro Four Thirds cameras launched by Olympus and Panasonic (totalling eight bodies plus a host of lenses at the time of going to print), the NX10 does away with the mirror box and optical viewfi nders of traditional DSLRs but boasts the APS- C sized sensor, originally seen in the GX-20. Alongside the larger sensor than its MFT rivals, the NX10 also has a built in electronic viewfi nder, on board fl ash and three lenses available from launch: the 18-55mm kit lens, a 50-200mm telephoto optic and a super slim 30mm f2 pancake lens. Enough for most photographers’ needs in terms of focal length and creative versatility. Out of the box, the NX10 and
18-55mm kit lens (which you get for your £599) feels anything but cheap. They have a reassuring weight and metal fi nish, and the body offers users a small but comfortable battery grip to get hold of. Attach the lens and the unit feels well balanced and remains lightweight enough to shoot comfortably one handed, although be careful when switching lenses as the sensor, like other cameras of this type, is extremely close to the front of the body. Samsung have countered this well and have added
an in-camera sensor-cleaning feature. Once you spot some dust on your compositions, simply run the cleaning system. Alternatively, set it to cycle every time the camera is switched on which we found to be very effective indeed. Round the back of the NX10 you’ll fi nd a large 3”
AMOLED screen, which offers certain benefi ts over other
INDETAIL4
Features
AMOLED SCREEN:
The large, bright AMOLED screen offers several benefi ts over more traditional monitors, including better battery life, which is a fantastic bonus.
APS-C SENSOR:
Unlike its rivals, the NX10 features an APS-C sensor, tested on the Samsung GX-20. Be careful when changing lenses as the sensor is close to the body.
VIEWFINDER: An electronic viewfi nder offers an extra option when composing. Below it is a sensor which detects when your eye is close and switches off the LCD screen.
WE WANT YOUR REVIEWS: If you’ve managed to have a go with a hybrid camera or indeed the Samsung NX10, then let us know your verdict
Can the Samsung hybrid offer more than its
INNOVATION AWARD
types of LCD. For instance, less battery is needed to power it and it is brighter in use with frame coverage at 100%. Its 614k-dot resolution provides a clear, bright image and wide viewing angle, and we could see very little to fault in it. For those who prefer to compose using a viewfi nder, Samsung have kindly added an electronic VF too. Simply
On disc
Load up theDigital Photographer cover disc to view a selection of test shots captured by our reviewer
put your eye to it and the sensors switch off the screen and the EVF bursts to life. However, we found that it is not as good as optical viewfi nders found on DSLRs, the NX10’s EVF is very useable. It offers 100% coverage and is clear and bright, and is something many of its competitors only offer as an add-on.
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