Samsung NX30 Specifications

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Model Name:	Samsung NX30
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General
Model Number:	NX30
Alternate Model Number(s):
Camera Format:	Compact System Camera
Currently Manufactured:	No
Retail Price:	$999.99
Street Price:	$899.00
Date Available:	2014-02-20
Tripod Mount:	Yes
Weight:	23.1 oz (654 g) includes batteries, kit lens
Size:	5.0 x 3.8 x 1.6 in. (127 x 96 x 42 mm)
Waterproof:	No
Waterproof Depth:	n/a

Image Sensor
Sensor Type:	CMOS
Sensor Manufacturer:	Samsung
Effective Megapixels:	20.3
Sensor Format:	APS-C
Sensor size:	368.95mm² (23.50mm x 15.70mm)
Approximate Pixel Pitch:	4.29 microns
Focal Length Multiplier:	1.5x
Aspect Ratio:	3:2
Color Filter Type:	RGBG
Anti Aliasing Filter:	None
Self-Cleaning:	Yes
Sensor shift image stabilization:	No
On-Sensor Phase Detect:	Yes
DxO Sensor Score:	76
DxO Color Depth Score (bits):	23.5
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs):	12.4
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso):	1,014
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, MPO, RAW (SRW), RAW+JPEG
Continuous-mode frames/second:	8.9
Video Capture
Can take movies:	Yes
Movie Resolution:	1920x1080 (60p/30p) 1920x810 (24p) 1280x720 (60p/30p) 640x480 (30p) 320x240 (30p) 1280x720 (120p) 640x480 (120p) 320x240 (120p)
Movie File Format:	MP4 (Video: MPEG4, AVC/H.264, Audio: AAC)
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
Lens:	Samsung 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 III OIS NX
Focal Length (35mm equivalent):	27 - 84mm
Focal Length (actual):	18 - 55mm
Zoom Ratio:	3.06x
Aperture Range:	f/3.5 (wide) / f/5.6 (tele) - f/22
Integrated ND Filter:	No
Normal Focus Range:	28 cm to Infinity 11.0 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range:
Filter Thread:	58.0mm
Thread Type:	n/a
Optical Image Stabilization:	Yes
Digital Zoom:	Yes
Digital Zoom Values:	Up to 2x
Auto Focus
Auto Focus:	Yes
Auto Focus Type:	Samsung NX AF System II (Hybrid contrast/phase-detect): 105points (Phase Detection AF), 247points (Contrast AF), Selection: 1point ( Free selection ), Multi: Normal 21 (3 x 7) points, Closeup 35points, Face Detection: Max. 10 faces
Auto Focus Assist Light?	Yes
Manual Focus:	Yes
Viewfinder
Viewfinder:	EVF / OLED
Viewfinder Type:	Tiltable (up to 80 degrees) EVF with eye sensor; XGA (1024x768) 2,359K dots; 100% Field of view; 0.96x Magnification(50mm eq. lens); -4 to +1 diopter
Focus Peaking:	Yes
EVF Resolution:	2,359,000 dots
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent):	0.64x
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed):	0.96x
Display
Eye-level Viewfinder:	Yes
Rear Display:	Yes
Rear Display Size (inches):	3.0
Rear Display Resolution:	1,036,800 dots (345,600 px)
Touchscreen:	Yes
Articulating Screen:	Yes
Tilt Swivel Screen:	Yes
Selfie Screen:	Yes
Max Playback Zoom:
Top Deck Display:	No

Exposure
Maximum ISO (native):	25600
Minimum ISO (native):	100
ISO Settings:	Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800, 25600
Auto ISO Mode:	Yes
White Balance Settings:	Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent (W, N, D), Tungsten, Flash, Custom, K (Manual)
Shutter Speed Range:	1/8000 - 30 sec
Bulb Mode:	Yes
Exposure Compensation:	+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Metering Modes:	Multi, Center-weighted, Spot
Program Auto Exposure:	Yes
Aperture Priority:	Yes
Shutter Priority:	Yes
Full Manual Exposure:	Yes
Creative Exposure Modes:	Beauty Face, Landscape, Macro, Action Freeze, Rich Tone, Panorama, Waterfall, Silhouette, Sunset, Night, Fireworks, Light Trace, Creative Shot, Best Face, Multi-Exposure, Smart Jump Shot
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):	11.0 m / 36.1 ft.
Flash Range Description:	Lens dependent; GN=11 (ISO 100, m)
Max Flash Sync:	1/200
Flash Exposure Compensation:	+/- 2.0 EV in 0.5EV steps
External Flash Connection:	Hot shoe
Built-In Wireless Flash Control:	Full TTL exposure
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types:	SD / SDHC / SDXC
UHS Support:	UHS-I
Other Memory:
Dual Card Slots:	No
RAW Capture Support:	Yes
Uncompressed Format:	RAW (SRW), RAW+JPEG
Movie File Format:	MP4 (Video: MPEG4, AVC/H.264, Audio: AAC)
Included Memory:	No memory included
Included Memory Type:
Connectivity
Built-In Wi-Fi:	Yes
NFC:	Yes
Bluetooth:	No
Built-In GPS:	No
Microphone Jack:	Yes
Headphone Jack:	No
External Connections:	USB 2.0 High Speed,WiFi
PictBridge Compliant:	No
DPOF Compliant:	No
Remote Control:	Yes
Remote Control Type:	Wi-Fi live view; optional wired via USB
Connections (extended):	Mult-function USB port compatible with wired remote

Performance Timing
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution):	0.62
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame):	0.73
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames):	21
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot):	0.62
Camera penalizes early shutter press?	No
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution):	8.9
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution):	21
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps):	8.9
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames):	12
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps):	8.8
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames):	11
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid):	0.13 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, tele):
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR):
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR):
Shutter Lag (manual focus):	0.087 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash):	0.23 seconds
Shutter Lag (prefocused):	0.083 seconds
Shutter Lag (notes):	Full AF lag, wide-area AF mode = 0.285s
Startup Time:	0.8 seconds
Play -> Record Time:	0.9 seconds
Flash cycle time, full power:	3.6 seconds
Power
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View):	360 shots
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF):
Battery Life, Video:
Battery Form Factor:	Proprietary BP-1410
Usable Battery Types:	1410mAh Lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries Included:	1 x Proprietary BP-1410 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:	iLauncher, Adobe Lightroom v5
OS Compatibility:
Miscellaneous
Notes & Features:	Wi-Fi: IEEE 802.11b/g/n supports Dual Channel (Smart Camera 3.0 with NFC, AutoShare, SNS & Cloud, Email, Auto Back, Remote Viewfinder Pro, Mobile Link,Samsung Link, Group Share, Photo Beam, HomeSync, Baby Monitor)