LCD and Viewfinder
Samsung NX1 has a Tilting 3" LCD screen with a resolution of 1,036k dots. Both the screen size and the screen resolution is up to the standards of this class.
LCD is
Touch screen type, so you can change the settings and set the focus point with your fingertips.
NX1 has a built-in Electronic viewfinder. The viewfinder has a resolution of 2,360kdots and coverage of 100%. 100% coverage ensures that what you see in the viewfinder while shooting matches exactly what you will get later in your image, helping accurate framing your shots and minimizes the need for cropping images later.
Max Shutter speed
Samsung NX1 can shoot continuously at max speed of
15.0 fps and has max shutter speed of
1/8000 sec.
Flash
NX1 has a built-in flash, and it also has a flash shoe to mount your external flashes too.
Focusing
Samsung NX1 features both Contrast Detection and Phase Detection autofocus (AF) systems which ensures speed and accuracy of focusing in most situations. The AF system has 209 focus points and 153 of these sensors are of Cross-type. Cross-type sensors locks focus faster and more accurate compared to single type sensors. Samsung NX1 also features
Face detection AF where it intelligently detects the faces in the frame and locks the focus automatically.
Video Features
With Samsung NX1, you can record your videos at a highest resolution of 4096 x 2160 at 30p fps and save in and H.265 formats. This means that Samsung NX1 provides
4K (Ultra-HD) video, highest resolution that is available in the market today. When viewed on a 4K screen, you will be amazed by the level of details and the crispness.It is also a big step up from its predecessor
which has a max video resolution of only. If you are thinking of upgrading your and shoot a lot of video, this is a big factor to consider in favor of NX1.
NX1 has a built-in Stereo microphone and a Mono speaker. Samsung NX1 also has a port for an external microphone and a headphone port for connecting external headphones which make Samsung NX1 a very suitable camera high quality videography.
Connectivity and Storage
Samsung NX1 features
built-in wireless (Wi-Fi) connectivity ( 802.11/b/g/n/ac + Bluetooth) which lets you transfer your photos directly to compatible devices without any physical connection. With its
NFC feature, NX1 can communicate with devices such as smartphones which are also equipped with this technology by simply touching each other.Samsung NX1's
Bluetooth connectivity feature comes handy for connecting other devices that supports it. One other feature that we like is the ability to use our smartphone as a remote to control our NX1. You can change camera settings, release shutter, view LCD screen and tranfer files using remote control app.
You can connect NX1 to compatible devices via its HDMI port or USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) port.
Battery
Samsung NX1 is powered by battery which provides a shooting life of 500 according to CIPA standards.
Considering that the average battery life of Mirrorless type cameras is 363 shots, Samsung NX1 has a good battery life for its class.
Battery Life Comparison in Pro Mirrorless Cameras
Olympus E-M1X with its 870shots is the model with longest battery life among Pro Mirrorless cameras. Check the comparison of Samsung NX1 vs Olympus E-M1X or take a look at Longest Battery Life Mirrorless cameras list.
Samsung NX1 Features Compared to Main Competitors