Samsung has released their first model in the NX series, the NX10. It is an interchangeable-lens camera model which is slightly less bulky compared to DSLRs. It is a hybrid DSLR camera that is pretty small and light which can be used like any other point-and-shoot camera and the lens can be interchanged using adaptors. It seems to be a bridge between the DSLRs and the compact cameras. It has its rivals or counterparts from other makers such as Panasonic and Olympus.

Specifications and Performance:

The technical specifications of NX10 include:

• It measures 3.4×4.8×1.6 (HWD) inches and weighs 14oz.
• A 14.6MP lens with CMOS type of sensor.
• An electronic viewfinder is provided along optical image stabilization.
• The display is a 3.0 inch fixed LCD display.
• A maximum video resolution of 1280×720 pixels at 30fps and the storage formats is H.264 and MPEG-4.
• The estimated battery life is 400 shots.
• The price of NX10 is USD699.99.

The NX10 is pretty small, compact and handy. And yet has the hybrid characters i.e. it has many features that you want for having better pictures and small enough to just fit in your bag without any hassles. It is comparatively sleek than the traditional DSLRs and very well tuned in for your grip. It measures at 3.4 inches high, 4.8 inches wide and 1.6 inches deep. It weighs pretty less as well. The NX10 lens is of 14.6MP. The CMOS sensor brings a better quality pictures and lower crop ratio than its counterparts. It has the ability to shoot 720pixels high definition at 30 frames per second in video shooting mode. The video storage format is MPEG-4 and H.264.

The electric viewfinder is the traditional viewfinder among the DSLRs. The users can use this electronic viewfinder through the 3.0 inch LCD screen or the eye-level viewfinder. The LCD screen looks bright and sharp and the AMOLED menu is neatly done. The graphics used for navigating the menu are neatly done and supposed to be the prettiest. The Fn (Function) shows the common user settings for ease of use. The other menu can be automatically navigated. The eye-level viewfinder has a proximity sensor that will automatically shut down the LCD display and turns on the eye-level viewfinder as you put your eye into it.

The focusing of the hybrid NX10 camera is pretty decent but could have been better with the focusing speed. The usability has been made as easy as possible for the user with the AMOLED menu. The bright and sharp LCD covers the majority of the back. The buttons are neatly done. The feature of a hybrid camera has been put into the small body. The lens kit provided is 18-55mm kit lens. The 50-200mm telephoto zoom along with the kit lens provide optical image stabilization and effectively reduces the blur. The AMOLED LCD does well with the zooming in of objects. The image stabilization is commendable. The video looks very decent on the viewfinder.

Conclusion:

The Samsung NX10 lacks the sleekness of other counterparts, but it can be neglected as this is an interchangeable lens model. The sensor used is pretty large and the hand grip over NX10 is much better than its counterparts. The high resolution of the lens might reduce any active noise advantages. The pricing of NX10 is quite more comparatively. It has an optical stabilization and doesn’t have the in camera stabilization which is present in its competitors. The NX10 can shoot videos at 720p falling short of the DSLRs which shoot at 1080p.

The user friendly menu and the buttons around the camera might pose a problem to its competitors. All in all, this camera is a good choice for those who want a full-fledged DSLR and yet be compatible. The DSLR features are not completely provided, but are pretty sufficient for the starter. Except for the comparative high price, it is a good choice for those who want to upgrade from other point-and-shoot cameras and do not want to carry heavy DSLRs.

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