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Testseek.com have collected 132 expert reviews of the Samsung NX1 and the average rating is 89%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Samsung NX1.
Award: Most Awarded December 2014
December 2014
 
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132 Reviews
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The editors liked

  • Really easy to use thanks to a modern interface
  • Well-placed controls
  • And a reliable touch-screen
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  • Shoots terrific 4K video
  • Burst mode is unrivaled at 15 fps in RAW mode with continuous autofocus
  • Has one of the best autofo
  • Internal 4K with no added sensor cropping
  • Focus peaking and zebra stripes in camera
  • 120 fps in 1080
  • Very manageable video file sizes
  • The Samsung NX1 is fast
  • Well-designed
  • Weather resistant and feature-packed
  • And it produces great photos and videos
  • Best-in-class sensor resolution. 15fps continuous shooting. Sharp EVF. Tilting touch-screen LCD. 1/8
  • 000-second shutter. Strong high ISO performance. Weather-sealed design. Monochrome information LCD. Great control layout. Dual-band Wi-Fi and Bluetooth co
  • H.265 codec
  • USB Battery charge
  • Solid grip and excellent balance
  • NFC
  • WiFi & Bluetooth
  • WiFi can send pictures but only one at a time
  • Good app integration
  • Affordable Price
  • Nice button layout
  • Separate video and stills buttons next to each other
  • Supe
  • Articulating LCD with crisp colors
  • DSLR feel
  • Excellent color rendition and flexible RAW files
  • Outstanding build quality
  • LCD screen on the camera
  • Dust- and splash-water-tight and user-friendly menu setup
  • Sharp
  • Bright AMOLED screen
  • High image quality
  • Among other things
  • Resolution record holder for APS-C
  • AF points record holder
  • 15 images per
  • 28.2 MP backside illuminated sensor
  • Hybrid AF system with phasedetect points covering 90% of frame
  • 153 crosstype AF points with industryleading frame coverage
  • Mostly effective subject tracking
  • High quality 4K video performance
  • 4K 4
  • 2
  • 0 8bit video out
  • Rapid image processor facilitates up to 15fps burst mode
  • 4K video capture
  • Featurepacked AF setup with up to 153 crosstype AF points
  • Solid build
  • 28.2 megapixel APS-C BSI-CMOS sensor
  • Hybrid AF system with 205 phase-detect points
  • 15 fps burst shooting with continuous autofocus
  • 4K video recording
  • 4K video over HDMI
  • Weather-resistant magnesium alloy body
  • 3" tilting Super AMOLED touchscreen displ

The editors didn't like

  • Image quality no better than any current camera on the market
  • And in some cases (like low light shooting) it's worse
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  • There are a bunch of gimmicky features that aren't useful for enthusiasts and pros that the camera should be targetting
  • Cumbersome file format
  • Image quality not as sharp as the competition
  • Clunky audio controls
  • No 10bit out via HDMI
  • There's no charger included
  • And USB charging takes longer than we'd like. Plus
  • It could use tracking autofocus when you're shooting via the viewfinder
  • Burst shooting limited in Raw mode. 4K footage requires transcoding for editing and computer playback. Bluetooth functionality for Android only. Doesn't include external charger
  • H.265 Codec
  • Small screen size
  • Glitchy autofocus with rearsubject illumination
  • Lacks custom settings to hold frame rate
  • Lacks 4K 60fps recording
  • Lacks 10bit or 12bit color sampling
  • HDMI output limits too many features. You have to unplug to get to th
  • Price
  • This mirrorless system camera is no "compact system camera"
  • Color reproduction is good
  • But not very good
  • H.265 codec cannot yet be processes by all software
  • Lens family is limited at this time
  • Best AF performance limited to select lenses
  • Autofocus is less predictable in low light
  • Overly aggressive Jpeg noise reduction
  • No true live view during burst shooting
  • Noisy highISO video
  • Onerous procedure for down
  • Heavy JPEG image processing
  • Control layout is a touch fiddly
  • Image processing slows when UHSI cards are used
  • Autofocus struggles in low light
  • NX mount lacks large catalogue of lenses

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  Published: 2015-04-09, Author: Eric , review by: photographybay.com

  • Abstract:  DPReview has posted its review of the Samsung NX1 . For the most part, it is a glowing review.The 28.2MP backside-illuminate CMOS sensor seems to really set the NX1 apart from other APS-C cameras. Additionally, the 15fps frame rate with autofocus is not j...

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  Published: 2015-04-09, Author: Dale , review by: dpreview.com

  • 28.2 MP backside illuminated sensor, Hybrid AF system with phasedetect points covering 90% of frame, 153 crosstype AF points with industryleading frame coverage, Mostly effective subject tracking, High quality 4K video performance, 4K 4:2:0 8bit video out
  • Lens family is limited at this time, Best AF performance limited to select lenses, Autofocus is less predictable in low light, Overly aggressive Jpeg noise reduction, No true live view during burst shooting, Noisy highISO video, Onerous procedure for down
  • The specifications should give you an idea of Samsung's ambitions for this camera: not only does it feature the largest BSI sensor we've ever seen but also the highest pixel count on that format. Just as importantly, it incorporates one of the most extens...

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  Published: 2015-04-01, review by: videomaker.com

  • Internal 4K with no added sensor cropping, Focus peaking and zebra stripes in camera, 120 fps in 1080, Very manageable video file sizes
  • Cumbersome file format, Image quality not as sharp as the competition, Clunky audio controls, No 10bit out via HDMI

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  Published: 2015-03-27, review by: cnet.com

  • The Samsung NX1 is fast, well-designed, weather resistant and feature-packed, and it produces great photos and videos
  • There's no charger included, and USB charging takes longer than we'd like. Plus, it could use tracking autofocus when you're shooting via the viewfinder
  • Fast, sturdy, well-designed and with excellent photo quality, the Samsung NX1 hits all the bases for action-shooting enthusiasts....

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  Published: 2015-02-19, review by: tomsguide.com

  • The NX1 is a groundbreaking device with great features, including rapid shooting and gorgeous 4K video, but it has some rough edges as well. Who it's for: Enthusiasts looking for top quality and pros looking for a lighter backup or travel camer...

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  Published: 2015-02-18, Author: Jim , review by: pcmag.com

  • Best-in-class sensor resolution. 15fps continuous shooting. Sharp EVF. Tilting touch-screen LCD. 1/8,000-second shutter. Strong high ISO performance. Weather-sealed design. Monochrome information LCD. Great control layout. Dual-band Wi-Fi and Bluetooth co
  • Burst shooting limited in Raw mode. 4K footage requires transcoding for editing and computer playback. Bluetooth functionality for Android only. Doesn't include external charger
  • The Samsung NX1 has it all: quick focus, 28-megapixel resolution, 4K video, Wi-Fi, and a weather-sealed design. It's our Editors' Choice for high-end mirrorless cameras....

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  Published: 2015-01-29, Author: Michael , review by: gizmodo.com

  • Really easy to use thanks to a modern interface, well-placed controls, and a reliable touch-screen, Advertisement, Shoots terrific 4K video, Burst mode is unrivaled at 15 fps in RAW mode with continuous autofocus, Advertisement, Has one of the best autofo
  • Image quality no better than any current camera on the market, and in some cases (like low light shooting) it's worse, Advertisement, There are a bunch of gimmicky features that aren't useful for enthusiasts and pros that the camera should be targetting,
  • If youre a first time DSLR or mirrorless buyer who wants a solid, powerful tool thats easy to figure out, I think the NX1 is a great pick. However, if youre already invested in a camera and lenses, its hard to identify a good reason to switch to Samsu...

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  Published: 2015-01-21, review by: thephoblographer.com

  • Articulating LCD with crisp colors, DSLR feel, Excellent color rendition and flexible RAW files,
  • Price
  • The Samsung Nx500 is a compact camera with a 28MP APS-C sensor and stylish body. And with the right lenses, it puts up some stiff competition.Top SearchesTop SearchesCanon 7DSigma...

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  Published: 2014-12-29, Author: Angela , review by: digitalcameraworld.com

  • Abstract:  Samsung NX1 Review: Samsung's new NX camera offers 4K video recording, a 28MP back-illuminated sensor, 15fps shooting and a 414-point AF system. All impressive specs, but can it walk the walk?In her Samsung NX1 review video our head of testing Angela Nich...

 
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  Published: 2014-12-11, Author: Mark , review by: photographyblog.com

  • The exciting new NX1 is a serious statement of intent by Samsung, who until now haven't had a professional level camera in their NX range. The NX1 certainly delivers in that regard, both in terms of the specifications and the execution, offering a mouth-...

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