Samsung NX100

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Model Name:	Samsung NX100
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Photo Gallery URL:	Photo Gallery
Device Forum URL:	Forum
Manufacturer URL:	Mfr. Website
General
Model Number:	NX100
Camera Format:	Compact System Camera
Currently Manufactured:	Yes
Retail Price:	$599.99
Street Price:	$390.65
Date Available:	2010-10-15
Tripod Mount:	Yes
Weight:	16.3 oz (463 g) includes batteries, kit lens
Weight With Batteries?	Yes
Weight Includes Kit Lens?	Yes
Size:	4.7 x 2.8 x 1.4 in. (121 x 71 x 35 mm)
Waterproof:	No
Image Sensor
Sensor Type:	CMOS
Sensor Manufacturer:	Samsung
Total Megapixels:	15.1
Effective Megapixels:	14.6
Sensor Format:	APS-C
Sensor Size (dia.):	1.10"
Focal Length Multiplier:	n/a
Color Filter Type:	RGBG
Self-Cleaning:	Yes
Sensor-shift Stabilized:	No
Image Capture
Image Resolution:	4592 x 3056 (14.0 MP, 3:2), 4592 x 2584 (11.9 MP, 16:9), 3872 x 2592 (10.0 MP, Other), 3872 x 2176 (8.4 MP, 16:9), 3008 x 2000 (6.0 MP, 3:2), 3008 x 1688 (5.1 MP, Other), 1920 x 1280 (2.5 MP, 3:2), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 1472 x 976 (1.4 MP, 3:2)
Image File Format:	JPEG (EXIF 2.2), RAW (.SRW)
Video Capture
Movie Mode:	Yes
Movie Resolution:	1280x720, 640x480, 320x240
Movie Frame Rate:	30, 30, 30
Movie Audio:	Yes
Movie File Format:	H.264 .MP4
Optics
Lens Mount:	Samsung NX
Kit Lens:	Samsung iFunction 20-50mm f/3.5-5.6 ED
Focal Length (35mm equivalent):	31 - 77 mm
Zoom Ratio:	2.50x
Aperture Range:	f/3.5 (W) / f/5.6 (T) - f/22
Normal Focus Range:
Macro Focus Range:
Optical Image Stablization:	No
Digital Zoom:
Digital Zoom Values:
Filter Thread:	41mm
Auto Focus
Auto Focus:	Yes
Auto Focus Type:	Contrast detection
Face Detection:	Yes
Auto Focus Assist Light?
Manual Focus:	Yes
Electronic Viewfinder
Electronic Viewfinder:
Electronic Viewfinder Type:	Optional EVF: 201Kdot (QVGA), 98% coverage, 0.83x magnification, 17mm eyepoint, -4 to +1 diopter
Display
LCD Viewfinder:	Yes
LCD Size (inches):	3.0
LCD Resolution:	614,000 dots
OLED Screen:
Touchscreen:
Articulating LCD:	No
Max Playback Zoom:
Exposure
ISO Settings:	100 - 3200; expandable to 6400
Auto ISO Mode:	No
White Balance Settings:	Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent (W, N, D), Tungsten, Flash, Custom, K (Manual)
Shutter Speed Range:	30 - 1/4000
Bulb Mode:	Yes
Exposure Compensation:	+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Metering Modes:	Multi, center-weighted, spot
Program AE:	Yes
Aperture Priority:	Yes
Shutter Priority:	Yes
Full Manual Exposure:	Yes
Creative Exposure Modes:	SmartAuto, Lens Priority, Beauty shot, Children, Close Up, Text, Sunset, Dawn, Backlight, Fireworks, Beach & Snow, Night, Portrait, Landscape, Sports, Sound Picture
Self Timer:	2-30 seconds
Time Lapse:
Flash
Built-in Flash:	No
Flash Modes:	n/a
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100):	n/a
Flash Range Description:	n/a
Max Flash Sync:	1/180
Flash Exp Compensation:
Ext Flash Connection:	Hot shoe
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types:	SD / SDHC
Memory Included (MB):
File System:	FAT32
DCF Compliant:	Yes
Connectivity
Composite Video Out:	Yes
NTSC/PAL Switchable:	Yes
Video Usable as Viewfinder:
HD Video Out:	Yes
HD Video Connection:	HDMI
Built-In Wi-fi:
Computer/Printer:	USB 2.0 High Speed
PictBridge Compliant:	Yes
DPOF Compliant:	Yes
Remote Control:
Remote Control Type:
Other Connection:	Accessory port for optional EVF or GPS module (GPS10)
Power
Battery Form Factor:	Proprietary BP-1310
Usable Battery Types:	Lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries Included:	1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery Charger Included:	Yes
CIPA Rating:	420
Software
Included Software:
OS Compatibility:	Windows XP / Vista / 7; Mac OS 10.4 or later
Miscellaneous
Notes & Features:	iFunction lenses allow shutter speed, aperture, EV, WB, and ISO setting changes from lens; Smart Filters, 720p HD movies, 3-inch AMOLED screen, Geo-tagging w/ optional GPS module (GPS10). Available in black and brown.

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