New cameras tested[Samsung NX10]
Samsung has
included an on-board flash for the NX10, giving users more creative choice
Can this camera revolutionise the market?
SAMSUNG NX10 £599
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amsung’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 so far), 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 Samsung’s GX DSLRs. Alongside the larger sensor than
FEATURES
■Interchangeable lens system ■Viewfinder and Live View ■On-board flash ■Aspect ratio options
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. This is enough for most photographers’ needs in terms of focal length and versatility. Out of the box, the NX10 and
18-55mm kit lens (which you get for your £599) feel 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 has counted this
well though, adding an in-camera sensor-cleaning feature. Once you spot some dust on your compositions, run the cleaning system or set it to cycle every time the camera is switched on. Round the back of the NX10, you’ll fi nd a large 3” AMOLED
The NX10 is capable of handling images with high-contrast areas with little difficulty
screen, which offers certain benefi ts over other types of LCD. For instance, less battery is needed, it is brighter in use and frame coverage is 100%. Its 614k-dot resolution provides a clear, bright image and wide viewing angle. There’s also an electronic
viewfi nder, for those who prefer to compose in this way. Put your eye to it and the sensors switch off the screen and the EVF bursts to life. Although not as good as optical viewfi nders found on DSLRs, the NX10’s EVF is good. It offers 100% coverage and is clear and bright, and is something many of its competitors only offer as an add-on. Elsewhere on the rear you’ll
fi nd all the buttons familiar to digital cameras including a d-pad, exposure compensation, display settings and editing options. There’s also shortcut buttons for some of the most frequently altered settings like ISO, metering and white balance. On top Samsung has placed a
Mode dial, Control dial, Shutter button and the pop-up fl ash, again something many of its rivals have been criticised for lacking. Considering the layout and
features on board, the Samsung NX10 is very much similar to a conventional DSLR. Sure, the
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“Combining the best elements from all its rivals into one compact package, the NX10 looks set to be the market leader in the hybrid segment from the off”
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