Samsung NX300

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Model Name:	Samsung NX300
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Manufacturer URL:	Mfr. Website
General
Model Number:	NX300
Camera Format:	Compact System Camera
Currently Manufactured:	Yes
Retail Price:	$749.99
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Date Available:	2013-03-05
Tripod Mount:	Yes
Weight:	9.9 oz (280 g)
Weight With Batteries?	No
Weight Includes Kit Lens?	No
Size:	4.8 x 2.5 x 1.6 in. (122 x 64 x 41 mm)
Waterproof:	No
Image Sensor
Sensor Type:	CMOS
Sensor Manufacturer:	Samsung
Total Megapixels:	21.6
Effective Megapixels:	20.3
Sensor Format:	APS-C
Sensor Size (dia.):	1.11"
Focal Length Multiplier:	1.5
Color Filter Type:	RGBG
Self-Cleaning:	Yes
Sensor-shift Stabilized:	No
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), 2736 x 1824 (5.0 MP, 3:2), 2944 x 1656 (4.9 MP, 16:9), 2000 x 2000 (4.0 MP, 1:1), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 1728 x 1152 (2.0 MP, 3:2), 1024 x 1024 (1.0 MP, 1:1)
Image File Format:	JPEG (EXIF 2.21), .SRW 12-bit RAW
Video Capture
Movie Mode:	Yes
Movie Resolution:	1920x1080, 1920x810, 1280x720, 640x480, 320x240
Movie Frame Rate:	60p
Movie Audio:	Yes
Movie File Format:	MP4 (Video: MPEG4, AVC/H.264, Audio: AAC)
Optics
Lens Mount:	Samsung NX
Kit Lens:	Samsung NX 20-50mm f/3.5-5.6 i-Function
Focal Length (35mm equivalent):	30 - 77 mm
Zoom Ratio:	2.50x
Aperture Range:	f/3.5 (wide) / f/5.6 (tele) - f/22
Normal Focus Range:	28 cm to Infinity 11.0 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range:
Optical Image Stablization:	No
Digital Zoom:	Yes
Digital Zoom Values:	Up to 2x i-Zoom
Filter Thread:	41mm
Auto Focus
Auto Focus:	Yes
Auto Focus Type:	Hybrid AF (Phase and Contrast Detection)
Face Detection:	Yes
Auto Focus Assist Light?	Yes
Manual Focus:	Yes
Electronic Viewfinder
Electronic Viewfinder:	No
Electronic Viewfinder Type:
Display
LCD Viewfinder:	Yes
LCD Size (inches):	3.3
LCD Resolution:	768,000 dots
OLED Screen:	Yes
Touchscreen:	Yes
Articulating LCD:	Yes
Max Playback Zoom:
Exposure
ISO Settings:	Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800, 25600 (1 or 1/3 EV steps)
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:	30 - 1/6000
Bulb Mode:	Yes
Exposure Compensation:	+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Metering Modes:	221-segment Multi, Center-weighted, Spot
Program AE:	Yes
Aperture Priority:	Yes
Shutter Priority:	Yes
Full Manual Exposure:	Yes
Creative Exposure Modes:	Scene: Panorama (Live, 3D), Beauty shot, Night, Landscape, Portrait, Children, Sports, Close-Up, Text, Sunset, Dawn, Backlight, Fireworks, Beach & Snow, Sound Picture, 3D Photo; Smart Filter: Vignetting, Miniature, Fish-Eye, Sketch, De-fog, Halftone Dots, Soft Focus, Old Film1, Old Film2, Negative, Selective Color (4 Color Modes); Magic Frame: Old Album, Old Film, Wave, Full Moon, Old Record, Magazine, Sunny Day, Classic TV, Wall Art, Holiday, Billboard 1, Billboard 2, Newspaper
Self Timer:	2-30 sec in 1 sec steps 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:	+/- 2.0EV in 0.5EV steps
Ext Flash Connection:	Hot shoe
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types:	SD / SDHC / SDXC
Memory Included (MB):
File System:
DCF Compliant:	Yes
Connectivity
Composite Video Out:	No
NTSC/PAL Switchable:	n/a
Video Usable as Viewfinder:	n/a
HD Video Out:	Yes
HD Video Connection:	HDMI
Built-In Wi-fi:	Yes
Computer/Printer:	USB 2.0 High Speed, WiFi
PictBridge Compliant:	Yes
DPOF Compliant:	Yes
Remote Control:	Yes
Remote Control Type:	Optional wired (SR2NX02) via USB
Other Connection:	Mini HDMI, IEEE 802.11b/g/n Dual-band Wi-Fi (2.5G/5G)
Power
Battery Form Factor:	Proprietary BP1130
Usable Battery Types:	Lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries Included:	1 x Proprietary BP1130 lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery Charger Included:	Yes
CIPA Rating:	Unknown
Software
Included Software:	iLauncher, Adobe Lightroom
OS Compatibility:	Windows, Mac OS
Miscellaneous
Notes & Features:	NEW 3D Still and movie capture, NEW Hybrid AF (Phase and Contrast Detection), NEW 3.3-inch AMOLED Touchscreen and Tilt Display, NEW SMART Camera 2.0 functionality, NEW Premium retro modern design, 20.3 MP CMOS sensor (APS-C), Full HD video recording, Dual-band Wi-Fi Connectivity (2.4G/5G). Available in black/silver or white/silver.