Samsung NX Mini Specifications

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Model Name:	Samsung NX Mini
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Manufacturer URL:	Manufacturer website
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General
Model Number:	NX Mini
Alternate Model Number(s):
Camera Format:	Compact System Camera
Currently Manufactured:	No
Retail Price:	$549.00
Street Price:	$599.99
Date Available:	2014-04-15
Tripod Mount:	Yes
Weight:	9.5 oz (269 g) includes batteries, kit lens
Size:	4.3 x 2.4 x 0.9 in. (110 x 62 x 23 mm)
Waterproof:	No
Waterproof Depth:	n/a

Image Sensor
Sensor Type:	CMOS
Sensor Manufacturer:
Effective Megapixels:	20.5
Sensor Format:	1 inch
Sensor size:	116.16mm² (13.20mm x 8.80mm)
Approximate Pixel Pitch:	2.41 microns
Focal Length Multiplier:	2.7x
Aspect Ratio:	3:2
Color Filter Type:	RGBG
Anti Aliasing Filter:	Fixed
Self-Cleaning:	No
Sensor shift image stabilization:	No
On-Sensor Phase Detect:	No
DxO Sensor Score:
DxO Color Depth Score (bits):
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs):
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso):
Image Capture
Image Resolution:	5472 x 3648 (20.0 MP, 3:2), 5472 x 3080 (16.9 MP, 16:9), 3648 x 3648 (13.3 MP, 1:1), 3888 x 2592 (10.1 MP, 3:2), 3712 x 2088 (7.8 MP, 16:9), 2640 x 2640 (7.0 MP, 1:1), 2976 x 1984 (5.9 MP, 3:2), 2944 x 1656 (4.9 MP, 16:9), 2000 x 2000 (4.0 MP, 1:1), 1728 x 1152 (2.0 MP, 3:2), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 1024 x 1024 (1.0 MP, 1:1)
Image File Format:	JPEG (EXIF 2.3), .SRW 12-bit RAW, RAW+JPEG
Continuous-mode frames/second:	6.0
Video Capture
Can take movies:	Yes
Movie Resolution:	1920x1080 (30p) 1280x720 (30p) 640x480 (30p) 320x240 (30p)
Movie File Format:	MP4 (H.264) with AAC monaural audio
Composite Video Out:	No
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video:	n/a
Video Usable as Viewfinder:	n/a
HD Video Out:	Yes
HD Video Connection:	HDMI

Lens & Optics
Lens Mount:	Samsung NX-M
Lens:	Samsung 9-27mm f/3.5-5.6 ED OIS NX-M; 9 elements in 8 groups including 1 Extra-low Dispersion and 2 aspherical elements
Focal Length (35mm equivalent):	24 - 73mm
Focal Length (actual):	9 - 27mm
Zoom Ratio:	3.00x
Aperture Range:	f/3.5 (wide) / f/5.6 (tele) - f/11; 7-blade circular aperture
Integrated ND Filter:	No
Normal Focus Range:	14 cm to Infinity 5.5 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range:
Filter Thread:	39.0mm
Thread Type:	n/a
Optical Image Stabilization:	Yes
Digital Zoom:	Yes
Digital Zoom Values:	Up to 2x i-Zoom
Auto Focus
Auto Focus:	Yes
Auto Focus Type:	Contrast Detection: 21 points (normal), has single-point and 35-point closeup modes; Face Detection: Max. 10 faces; Object Tracking AF; Single AF, Continuous AF, MF, Touch AF & Shutter
Auto Focus Assist Light?	Yes
Manual Focus:	Yes
Viewfinder
Viewfinder:	No / LCD
Viewfinder Type:
Focus Peaking:	No
EVF Resolution:	n/a
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent):
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed):
Display
Eye-level Viewfinder:	No
Rear Display:	Yes
Rear Display Size (inches):	3.0
Rear Display Resolution:	460,800 dots (153,600 px)
Touchscreen:	Yes
Articulating Screen:	Yes
Tilt Swivel Screen:	No
Selfie Screen:	Yes
Max Playback Zoom:
Top Deck Display:	No

Exposure
Maximum ISO (native):	12800
Minimum ISO (native):	160
ISO Settings:	Auto (up to 3200), 160-12800 in 1 or 1/3 EV steps; extendable to 100 and 25600
Auto ISO Mode:	Yes
White Balance Settings:	Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, White Fluorescent, Neutral Fluorescent, Daylight Fluorescent, Tungsten, Flash, Custom, Kelvin Color Temp., 7-step A/B + G/M adjust
Shutter Speed Range:	1/16000 - 30 sec
Bulb Mode:	Yes
Exposure Compensation:	+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Metering Modes:	221-segment Multi, Center-weighted, Spot
Program Auto Exposure:	Yes
Aperture Priority:	Yes
Shutter Priority:	Yes
Full Manual Exposure:	Yes
Creative Exposure Modes:	Smart Mode: Beauty Face, Best Face, Landscape, Macro, Action Freeze, Rich Tone, Panorama, Waterfall, Silhouette, Sunset, Night, Firework, Light Trace, Continuous Shot, Kids Shot, Food, Parties and Indoors; Smart Filter: Miniature, Vignetting, Sketch, Fish Eye; Smart Range+; HDR
Self Timer:	2-30 seconds
Time Lapse (intervalometer):
High Resolution Composite:	No
Flash
Built-in Flash:	Yes
Flash Modes:	Smart Flash, Auto, Auto+Red-eye reduction, Fill-in, Fill-in+Red-eye reduction, 1st Curtain, 2nd Curtain, Off
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100):	4.0 m / 13.1 ft.
Flash Range Description:	Lens dependant; GN=4.9m (at ISO 160, 24mm), 4m (at ISO 100, 24mm)
Max Flash Sync:	1/200
Flash Exposure Compensation:	+/- 2.0 EV in 0.5EV steps
External Flash Connection:	Proprietary Flash Port
Built-In Wireless Flash Control:
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types:	microSD / microSDHC / microSDXC
UHS Support:	UHS-I
Other Memory:
Dual Card Slots:	No
RAW Capture Support:	Yes
Uncompressed Format:	.SRW 12-bit RAW, RAW+JPEG
Movie File Format:	MP4 (H.264) with AAC monaural audio
Included Memory:	No memory included
Included Memory Type:
Connectivity
Built-In Wi-Fi:	Yes
NFC:	Yes
Bluetooth:	No
Built-In GPS:	No
Microphone Jack:	No
Headphone Jack:	No
External Connections:	USB 2.0 High Speed,WiFi
PictBridge Compliant:	Yes
DPOF Compliant:	Yes
Remote Control:	Yes
Remote Control Type:	Yes, via USB or Wi-Fi
Connections (extended):	Micro (Type-D) HDMI 1.3a, Micro USB

Performance Timing
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution):	0.96
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame):	1.76
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames):
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot):	1.70
Camera penalizes early shutter press?	Yes
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution):	6.0
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution):	11
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps):	6.0
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames):	5
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps):	5.6
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames):	5
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid):	0.35 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, tele):
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR):
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR):
Shutter Lag (manual focus):	0.168 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash):	0.48 seconds
Shutter Lag (prefocused):	0.164 seconds
Shutter Lag (notes):
Startup Time:	2.0 seconds
Play -> Record Time:	1.0 seconds
Flash cycle time, full power:	4.3 seconds
Power
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View):	530 shots
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF):
Battery Life, Video:
Battery Form Factor:	Proprietary B740A
Usable Battery Types:	Lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries Included:	1 x Proprietary B740A lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter):	Yes
Dedicated Battery Charger Included:	No
Internal Charging Supported:	Yes
Software
Included Software:	Adobe Lightroom 5, iLauncher
OS Compatibility:	Windows 7 / 8, Mac OS 10.5+
Miscellaneous
Notes & Features:	World's slimmest and lightest ILC features 1-inch 20MP BSI sensor, new NX-M lens mount, tilting 3-inch touchscreen, 6fps full-res burst mode, built-in WiFi with NFC. Available in white, pink, mint green, brown or black, in two kits (with 9mm f/3.5 lens or with 9-27mm f/3.5-5.6 OIS lens plus external SEF7A flash).