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Samsung NX series

The Samsung NX series was a series of APS-C mirrorless interchangeable-lens cameras (with the exception of Samsung NX mini that sports a 1-inch sensor) with Samsung NX lens mounts from Samsung Electronics, introduced in 2010.

The APS-C image sensors have a 1.54× crop factor. Optical image stabilization is featured on some of the lenses, indicated by an "OIS" marking. Automatic focusing on NX lenses is handled by a dedicated electric motor built into the lens.

Cameras

Samsung NX-mount

With an diameter of 42mm the lens mount has a comparatively large flange focal distance of 25.5 mm – the 35 mm full-frame format Leica M mount is only 2 mm larger (despite this, M mount lenses cannot be mounted on NX camera with preserving infinity focus.

NX-mount lenses

As of February 2015, there are 15 Samsung lenses available.[7] As of February 2015, the NX-mount is supported by at least one additional manufacturer: Samyang Optics, which only delivers lenses without autofocus / image stabilization.

Current Status of NX series

An official announcement from Samsung has never emerged, detailing the current status of the NX brand. It is widely known that Samsung pulled their camera business out of all major markets.[8] This leads to speculation that NX has been abandoned by Samsung. No future development is anticipated.

All engineering imaging resources that were previously assigned to the Samsung NX line of cameras remain aligned with the Samsung mobile camera division.

References

  1. ^ "Samsung's NX200 camera: 20.3 megapixels, interchangeable lenses, full HD video". engadget.com. Retrieved 19 April 2018.
  2. ^ "CES 2013: Hands-on with Samsung NX300". dpreview.com. Retrieved 19 April 2018.
  3. ^ a b "Hands On With Samsung's NX2000 Mirrorless Camera". pcmag.com. Retrieved 19 April 2018.
  4. ^ "Samsung NX30 Review". Imaging Resource. Retrieved 19 April 2018.
  5. ^ John Fingas (May 8, 2014). "Samsung's new mirrorless camera tries to fuse style with modest specs".
  6. ^ Zimmerman, Steven (12 October 2016). "Sony IMX378: Comprehensive Breakdown of the Google Pixel's Sensor and its Features". XDA Developers. Retrieved 17 October 2016.
  7. ^ "NX Lenses | SAMSUNG". www.samsung.com. Archived from the original on 2013-09-06.
  8. ^ "Samsung quits UK camera market – official statement confirms the rumors". TechRadar. 2015-12-02. Retrieved 2017-04-10.