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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
  • Advertisement
  • 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
  • Advertisement
  • 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: 2014-09-16, Author: Angela , review by: techradar.com

  • High resolution back, illuminated sensor, 15fps shooting, Wide AF point coverage
  • Tilting rather than vari, angle screen, Initial impression of low light AF not great
  • The NX1 uses a completely new sensor and processing engine and we haven't been able to examine any shots from it yet so I can't judge image quality at this stage. Its pixel count is higher than other recent models like the NX30 and the sensor has a back-i...

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  Published: 2014-09-16, Author: Mike , review by: pocket-lint.com

  • Image quality is really good, Super-fast 15fps burst mode, Responsive touchscreen, Decent battery life, Quick access mode dials and controls, Tilt-angle screen
  • Tizen has some stability issues, Big and expensive, Screen colours misrepresentative, Autofocus not infallible, Auto Shot lacks full potential, ISO 6400 lacks detail
  • Although the Samsung NX1 kills the very notion of "compact" system camera, it's still a solid slice of kit with plenty to shout about.Let's get the quibbles out of the way first though: we found some software glitches to be apparent, which we don't expect...

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  Published: 2014-09-16, Author: Andy , review by: trustedreviews.com

  • Super-fast burst shooting, Excellent image quality for APS-C, Wealth of features
  • Some of its buttons are too small, Minor processing issues
  • Samsung NX1 – Sensor and Image Quality The Samsung NX1 has an incredible number of features, but the biggest deal of the camera is its sensor. It's a 28.2-megapixel APS-C sensor with a back-side illuminated design. It's significantly higher-resolution tha...

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  Published: 2015-06-15, Author: Staff , review by: techsmart.co.za

  • 4K video/ very fast shooting/ handles well/ great connectivity
  • Auto focus not always that fast/ buttons at back a bit flush

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  Published: 2015-02-17, Author: Stuff , review by: stuffmideast.com

  • Abstract:  Samsung ‘s system cameras just got a lot more serious. The lines between DSLRs and mirrorless system alternatives are gradually being blurred, and it's down to cameras such as the Samsung NX1.This is a true high-end system camera for people willing to for...

 
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  Published: 2015-01-30, Author: Michael , review by: gizmodo.in

  • Really easy to use thanks to a modern interface, well placed controls, and a reliable touch-screen, Shoots terrific 4K video, Burst mode is unrivaled at 15 fps in RAW mode with continous autofocus, Has one of the best autofocus tracking systems of any mir
  • Image quality doesn't elevate past any current camera on the market, and in some cases like low light, falls slightly below par, There are a bunch of gimmicky features that aren't useful for enthusiasts and pros that the camera should be targetting, Lack
  • 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 choice, particularly for just how user-friendly it is. However, if youre already invested in a camera and lenses, its...

 
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  Published: 2014-11-24, Author: Elias , review by: pcworld.in

  • Abstract:  Samsung's NX series of cameras has been around since 2010. In that year, the NX10 came out and it thrilled us with its compact size and full list of features. It was one of the first interchangeable lens cameras to challenge the Micro Four Thirds options ...

 
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  Published: 2015-06-16, Author: Kevin , review by: maxit.com.my

  • Abstract:  Samsung doesn't take half measures when it comes to building their flagship devices and their latest addition to their NX series cameras, the prosumer grade NX1 is one of the most impressive examples of engineering seen.For starters, the NX1 packs a poten...

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  Published: 2015-02-26, review by: hardwarezone.com.my

  • Looking at the image samples from both cameras, it's difficult to declare an outright winner. Both cameras are quick and responsive, with accurate autofocus and quick burst modes for those action shots, and both will give you give you great images up to I...

 
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  Published: 2014-11-27, review by: hardwarezone.com.ph

  • Abstract:  Samsung has long been known for their consumer cameras and smartphones, but the NX1 represents a step towards the professional market for them, and their approach to making the NX1 professional-worthy seems to be to cram all the features they can come up ...

 
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