Best Compact System Camera Entry Level: Samsung NX100

The Samsung NX100’s new body design drastically revises the 'DSLR look-alike'
concept found in other compact interchangeable lens cameras, and is a bold step
from the company’s previous NX10/11 designs. This brings it into direct
competition with other Compact System Cameras. Impressive features include a
vivid 3-inch AMOLED screen, an APS-C size sensor and a line of high-tech
iFunction lenses. This promising new series of optics blazes new viewing and
camera control paths by allowing the user to program numerous functions right
from the lens.

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Samsung NX100

by Dan Havlik, Zig Weidelich, Shawn Barnett, and Stephanie Boozer
Review Date: 03/18/2011

Even casual observers of the digital camera market have to be surprised by the flood of compact system camera (CSC or mirrorless) models that have hit stores in the past year. One of the most recent CSC bodies is the 14.6-megapixel Samsung NX100, a handsome, slim model that uses an APS-C size CMOS image sensor. While that image sensor is about the size of imaging chips in most digital SLRs, the NX100's camera body is decidedly smaller than Samsung's other two entries in the CSC category: the DSLR-like NX5 and NX10 from last year.

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Samsung NX100 review

The latest in Samsung's NX series of mirrorless interchangeable lens cameras,
the NX100 boasts a 14-megapixel APS-C-format sensor, full HD video, a 3-inch
AMOLED screen and a 20-50mm f/3.5-5.6 lens with focusing ring and Samsung's
innovative new i-Function button, which allows users to choose from a series of
manual settings.

Now interchangeable lens compacts are so well established that the challenge
is to appeal to specific market segments – or just to stand out by doing
something different. Samsung's response to this challenge is the NX100, the
sister camera to the Samsung
NX10.

Read more: http://www.techradar.com/reviews/cameras-and-camcorders/cameras/compact-cameras/samsung-nx100-913705/review#ixzz1Kw7GEelV

Samsung NX100 Review

Samsung continues to set the tone in the EVIL market of mirrorless digital cameras. First it was with the introduction of the NX10, which was the first EVIL (Electronic Viewfinder Interchangeable Lens) camera on the market to use an APS-C sized image sensor in such a small form factory. Now, with the NX100, Samsung is unveiling yet another first for this class of powerful digital cameras with their new i-Function lenses. This new system allows photographers to control commonly used camera functions (like shutter speed, aperture, ISO, exposure compensation) quickly and easily without ever having to remove their left hand from gripping the lens barrel. This is accomplished with the use of an i-Function button and a control ring on the lens; which also serves the manual focus ring.

The NX100 carries over many of the same features found on its predecessor, the NX10, including a 14.6-megapixel APS-C CMOS image sensor, a 3.0-inch AMOLED display, 720p HD video recording and much more. However, all these are packed into a much smaller frame. With this compact size, there are some features lost, like the awesome built-in EVF that was on the NX10. However, Samsung has done well by offering external accessories like an EVF that attaches to the flash hot shoe; much like Olympus' PEN models.

Read more : http://www.steves-digicams.com/camera-reviews/samsung/nx100/samsung-nx100-review.html

Mirrorless Camera Comparison Review

NX100 is Samsung's second-generation mirrorless camera, and the second surprise in our comparison. It hit most of the right marks, and is causing us to take a new look at Samsung as a serious contender in this field. Its interface and screen are impressive, and it ties Sony for having the biggest sensor in the field. Samsung also makes more than a dozen lenses for NX—a shocking number that includes some high-end prime lenses. To top it off, it also has the lowest price of the bunch. Just watch out for shaky shots—this thing has no image stabilization, either in the camera or the bundled lens.

Read more: Samsung NX100 Mirrorless Camera - Mirrorless Camera Comparison Review - Popular Mechanics

Samsung NX100 review

Cameras that hark back to the rangefinder designs of the 1970s are nothing new, but the Samsung NX100 takes things a step further than most. As well as offering SLR-like features in a compact-style body, Samsung adds controls to the kit lens of this 14.6-megapixel camera, which allow you to change ISO, aperture and shutter speed with a twist of the focus ring.

It sounds great on paper, and for a moment or two it’s actually quite fun to use. Hit the iFn button on the barrel, and a menu pops up on the camera’s glorious 3in AMOLED screen; keep pressing the button until you reach the setting you want to change, and spin the focus ring to adjust.

It’s a system that was originally designed for, and worked well with, cameras that had optical viewfinders. Alas, it doesn’t work so well here. When you have to hold the camera out in front of you to see the screen, clawing your hand around the front to reach the lens isn’t very comfortable. Using the controls on the rear of the body doesn’t prove much more responsive or comfortable either.

Read more: Samsung NX100 review | Digital cameras | Reviews | PC Pro http://www.pcpro.co.uk/reviews/digital-cameras/364954/samsung-nx100#ixzz1KsPGWxxq

Has there ever been a better time to buy a DSLR camera?

If you're shopping for a DSLR don't miss the February 2011 issue of PC & Tech Authority which is on sale now. We've put 11 DSLRs and hybrid cameras head to head. Below is an extract. Get the magazine or iPad edition and you get the full shebang: our full reviews of 11 cameras, comparison feature table, our guide to understanding sensors, plus we kit you out with our accessory guide.
Has there ever been a better time to buy a DSLR? We'd argue not, and offer the excellent Nikon D3100 as proof. For less than $900, you can now buy a camera that shoots HD video, takes wonderful pictures and is compatible with what many experts claim to be the best-quality range of lenses in the world.
Read more : http://www.pcauthority.com.au/Feature/244797,has-there-ever-been-a-better-time-to-buy-a-dslr-camera.aspx

Samsung NX100 review

The Samsung NX100 is an innovative camera, but not always a practical one. The compact interchangeable lens camera has a handsome and slim body, but you should hang on to it carefully because it doesn’t include a textured grip. Inside is a large APS-C image sensor that captures 14.6-megapixels of resolution. This means that you get the same sized sensor as in many standard DSLRs, but in a smaller overall package. Samsung designed a clever iFunction control system that lets you adjust some of the most common camera settings from controls on the lens itself. Yet, neither the 20-50mm kit zoom, nor the body, includes image stabilisation. There’s a smart system for automatic exposure selection, but no built-in flash.

When thinking about a NX100 as the next possible camera for you, the real question is, does innovation outweigh its shortcomings?

Read more : http://www.macworld.com.au/reviews/samsung-nx100-27590/

Samsung NX100

 

The Samsung NX100 is an innovative camera, but not always a practical one. The compact interchangeable lens camera has a handsome and slim body, but you should hang on to it carefully because it doesn’t include a textured grip. Inside is a large APS-C image sensor that captures 14.6-megapixels of resolution. This means that you get the same sized sensor as in many standard DSLRs, but in a smaller overall package. Samsung designed a clever iFunction control system that lets you adjust some of the most common camera settings from controls on the lens itself. Yet, neither the 20-50mm kit zoom, nor the body, includes image stabilization. There’s a smart system for automatic exposure selection, but no built-in flash.

When thinking about a NX100 as the next possible camera for you, the real question is, does innovation outweigh its shortcomings?

Read more : http://www.macworld.com/article/158901/2011/03/nx100_review.html

Gadget review: Samsung NX100

If you’re looking for a compact, lightweight alternative to a DSLR, Samsung NX100 will be ideal for you.


Riding on the success of NX10, Samsung’s first mirrorless camera, NX100 also comes with a mirrorless APS-C size sensor and a three-inch AMOLED screen, plus new features such as i-Function Lens.


Mirrorless cameras were one of the digital camera trends in 2010, and they are expected to grow this year as more companies jump on the bandwagon.


What makes them special is that even though you can still play with interchangeable lenses, the same as you do with a DLSR, mirrorless cameras are much smaller and lighter.


There’s no need to explain the technicalities behind the reduction in size and weight, but do take note that mirrorless cameras don’t come with a viewfinder — this means the main source for viewing your photograph subjects is through the rear LCD or AMOLED screen.


Read more : http://www.herworld.com/timeout/gadget-review/gadget-review-samsung-nx100

Samsung NX100

COMPUTERS

In the weeks preceding January's reveal of the Sliding PC 7, more than 300 news items were posted about the 10.1-inch tablet computer, which touts a unique--and polarizing--slide-out keyboard. Today, "there's a very distinct split between people who are pro-Samsung and anti-Samsung," says Chris Davies, an editor at the tech blog SlashGear, "which feels very Apple."

SEMICONDUCTORS

A quarter of Samsung's revenue comes from semiconductors, bought by the likes of Dell, HP, and Microsoft, so it "has some shielding from the market," says Forrester analyst Charles Golvin. This also gives Samsung the freedom (and the cash) to toy with different technologies--Windows Phone 7, smartphones for Symbian, and Android OS, for instance--so when one of those takes off, it's ready with a top-of-the-line product.

Samsung NX100 review

The NX100 is part of a new breed of camera – so new in fact that no one seems to agree on what to call them. They’re defined by pocket-sized dimensions, large SLR-style sensors and interchangeable lenses.

The NX100 joins these ranks, already populated by the superb Sony NEX-5, plus various models from Panasonic and Olympus. It also has much in common with the Samsung NX10, sharing lenses with it, but this new model’s compact- rather than SLR-shaped design makes more sense for this type of camera.

Read more : http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/digital-cameras/1282474/samsung-nx100

Samsung NX100

- Review by Adorama
Samsung NX100 is a 14.6 Mega-pixels digital camera features 20-50mm F/3.5-5.6 ED Standard Zoom Lens, super large APS-C size CMOS sensor, ISO 100 – 3200, Extension settable : ISO 6400, HD movies in 720p resolution, optional GPS System, and 3.0″ VGA AMOLED Display. The camera measures (WxHxD) 120.5 x 71 x 34.5mm and weighs 282g (without batterY and memory card) 340g (Battery and memory card included).

Read more : http://www.dphotojournal.com/samsung-nx100-reviews-sample-photos/

samsung NX100 Review

The evolution continues with the next NX: Samsung NX100

The NX100 is the second generation of compact system camera (CSC) developed by Samsung this year. Following in the footsteps
of the NX10 the new model takes on a more slimline look, akin to Panasonic’s GF1 or Sony’s NEX cameras.
Beneath the streamlined exterior, the NX100 still packs a punch with a 14.6MP APS-C sensor that stands it apart from the micro four thirds offerings from Olympus and Panasonic. This larger sensor, in theory, should produce image results similar to a DSLR, many of which also offer APS-C sensors.
Although we tend to focus mainly on camera bodies when we review, the big feature here is iFunction. Although this is accessed via a button situated on the lens, the iFunction feature changes the way you shoot. Depress the button and shooting options appear along the bottom of the three-inch AMOLED screen. Scroll through these by pressing the button until you reach the feature you want to manipulate. Choose from aperture, shutter speed, white balance, ISO, exposure compensation and scene modes. Then simply twist the focus ring on the lens to scroll up through aperture values or apply EV, for example.
The benefit of this system is that everything is available at your fingertips, without having to change your shooting stance. With the right hand on the Shutter button and the left cupped around the lens, changes can be made quickly, without having to look away and then recompose the original scene. We even tried this lens on the older Samsung NX10. After we applied the firmware update, we found the iFn lens and the viewfinder made for a great combination.

Read more : http://www.digicambuyer.co.uk/cameras/samsung/nx100_review

Hands-On Report:Samsung NX100 Compact System Camera Review

Below URL is article about NX100.
http://www.cameragearguide.com/1388/hands-on-report-samsung-nx100-compact-system-camera-review/

[Review] Sensible self shot digital camera, ST600

Sensible self shot digital camera, ST600 - Unboxing

These days called Digital revolution, various new instruments have been released, and there’s a strong wind of change in the digital camera market. DSLR camera considered for professionals are popular as much as compact digital cameras and hybrid cameras equipped with manual functions also get attention from a lot of users.

Especially, looking at smart phones equipped with a good camera over millions of pixels, I think the digital camera market is like a battle field. In this strong competition, there’s a unique camera supporting Full touch and front LCD, so I’d like to review it.

It’s the ST600 from Samsung.

　

Let’s take a look at the unboxing photos. The ST600 consists of body, adapter, battery and cable for data transfer and recharge. Unlike other Samsung cameras, it uses Micro SD memory.

　

It’s the smooth body of the ST600. Different from previous cameras, it has the high glossy body. It comes with black, gold, and pink, and I reviewed the pink one. Like you see in the picture, there’s a flash, lens, and AF assist light on the front.

　

On the top, various buttons are located for shooting.

　

•Play button •Shutter(Zoom lever) •Microphone •Power button •Front display •Speaker

　

On the back, it’s so neat, and thanks to the 3.5” full touch LCD, this great neat design could be made.

　

　

On the bottom, there’s a cover for battery and memory camera and tripod hole.

　

　

Lastly, on the side of the product, USB and HDMI ports are located. Because it’s not used that often, it’s covered.

　

　

Why don’t we put in the battery and memory camera? Let me put in the battery SLB-07 for the ST600.

　

　

　

Let me insert the memory camera. You should push the battery until you hear the click sound, and because of the small size, you should be careful of the battery.

　

　

Let me turn it on. The 3.5” LCD looks very big to me.

　

　

The large LCD of the ST600 is useful when reviewing and shooting, I think. I will explain how to use the buttons on the LCD later. Please wait.

　

　

The front LCD can be turned on by tapping the LCD on the front or pushing the LCD button on the top. It’s very impressive.

　

　

With the front LCD, you can take a self shot like this.

　

　

Let me finish the unboxing of the ST600 here, and let’s take a look at the specification and feature of the ST600.

　

The ST600 has a similar specification to previous IT100 and WB650. Especially, the menu and screen follow the previous Samsung cameras, so people can easily get used to it.

　

However, there are some special features for the ST600, and these followings will be handled with more details in the review.

• 3.5” full touch LCD

• 1.8” Front LCD

• 27mm wide angle & 5x zoom lens

• Stylish design

Sensible self shot digital camera, ST600 - Review

When it comes to the ST600, due to the full touch LCD, I felt like using a smart phone rather than a digital camera, and I think if you are familiar with recent smart phones such as iPhone or Galaxy S, you will be able to easily get accustomed to the ST600. In that, I will show you a movie clip for you to see the touch UI well.

　

　

1. ST600 - Camera Mode Review (1)

　

　

It’s the clip for shooting screen. The ST600 supports various shooting modes like other Samsung cameras, and if you want easy shooting, you can just select Smart Auto or Smart Scene Detection (Movie). For your information, the ST600 supports 7 different shooting modes as below.

　

• Smart Auto: Optimizing the camera setting by the situation and subject.

• Auto: Similar to Smart Auto, but providing more various settings.

• Program: Half auto mode allowing users to adjust various camera settings.

• Scene: Allowing users to set various situations such as beauty, night scenery, sunrise/sunset, and macro.

• Dual IS: In order to prevent hand blur by adopting the OIS (Optical Image Stabilization) and DIS(Digital Image Stabilization).

• Smart Scene Detection: Automatically adjusting the settings by the shooting situation for movie recording.

• Movie: Allowing users to adjust various settings for movie recording.

In each mode, various settings such as exposure, white balance, ISO, AF, and image quality are adjustable, and in a movie recording mode such as Movie, the size, frame, and lens effects are also adjustable.

　

2. ST600 - Camera Mode Review (2)

　

　

There are various things that differentiate the ST600 from other digital camera except the full touch LCD and front LCD. The one outstanding feature is its gyro sensor like a smart phone. This sensor allows users to use interesting gestures when shooting and reviewing pictures and the above movie clip shows the quick mode change which is one of the most interesting features.

The quick mode change is a function to change the mode by tilting the camera to up, down or left with having the quick mode button pushed. I thought it was not useful for digital cameras, but after using it for a while, now I think it’s quite interesting. Even my wife who was not interested in digital gadgets showed her interests in the gesture function of the ST600.

To be honest, if it was a function not useful, I wouldn’t mention it like this, but actually, it’s very good to change the mode quickly. However, I couldn’t change the mode to what I want, but I think it would be addressed by updating the firmware.

　

3. ST600 - View Mode Review (1)

　

　

The view mode of the ST600 also allows users some uniqueness, and it’s really like a smart phone. (Of course, the touch screen is not as smooth as smart phones, but great enough as a digital camera.)

Using the ST600, thanks to the intuitive UI, I could easily edit and play pictures without any trouble. Especially, the slideshow function supporting sound and detailed effects is powerful as much as a digital frame. On top of that, it supports the sorting function by date and color and 3D mode. By using the gyro sensor, I could really feel something in my hands.

　

4. ST600 - View Mode Review (2)

　

　

The front LCD which is unique thing of the ST600 is a great function for those who like self shots, and I was wondering that how they adopted this type of LCD on the glossy body. As you can see from the movie clip, when the front LCD is off, you can see nothing. It’s like a magic that something comes up out of nowhere by pushing the power button.

The front LCD works as the same way as the main LCD, so it reacts by the gyro sensor when taking and watching pictures. Please refer to the movie clip for more details.

Sample pictures of the ST600

Due to the short time for this review, I couldn’t take many shots with the ST600. Moreover, it was winter which is the worst season for shooting and the busiest season for work, so the sample shots are really insufficient. However, because this was the third Samsung camera, I could really experience the feeling and functions enough, and those who are used to Samsung cameras would be interested in the ST600, I think.

　

ST600 | Normal program | Pattern | 1/30sec | F/3.5 | 0.00 EV | 4.9mm | ISO-200

　

ST600 | Normal program | Pattern | 1/30sec | F/3.5 | 0.00 EV | 4.9mm | ISO-200

　

ST600 | Normal program | Pattern | 1/44sec | F/3.5 | 0.00 EV | 4.9mm | ISO-200

　

ST600 | Normal program | Pattern | 1/30sec | F/3.5 | 0.00 EV | 4.9mm | ISO-200

　

ST600 | Normal program | Pattern | 1/30sec | F/3.5 | 0.00 EV | 4.9mm | ISO-200

　

ST600 | Normal program | Pattern | 1/44sec | F/3.5 | 0.00 EV | 4.9mm | ISO-200

　

ST600 | Normal program | Pattern | 1/44sec | F/3.5 | 0.00 EV | 4.9mm | ISO-80

　

ST600 | Normal program | Pattern | 1/44sec | F/3.5 | 0.00 EV | 4.9mm | ISO-160

　

ST600 | Normal program | Pattern | 1/60sec | F/3.5 | 0.00 EV | 4.9mm | ISO-80

　

ST600 | Normal program | Pattern | 1/44sec | F/3.5 | 0.00 EV | 4.9mm | ISO-80

　

ST600 | Normal program | Pattern | 1/44sec | F/3.5 | 0.00 EV | 4.9mm | ISO-80

　

ST600 | Normal program | Pattern | 1/44sec | F/3.5 | 0.00 EV | 4.9mm | ISO-80

　

ST600 | Normal program | Pattern | 1/30sec | F/5.0 | 0.00 EV | 9.3mm | ISO-200

　

ST600 | Normal program | Pattern | 1/30sec | F/4.5 | 0.00 EV | 7.8mm | ISO-200

　

ST600 | Normal program | Pattern | 1/30sec | F/3.5 | 0.00 EV | 4.9mm | ISO-200

　

ST600 | Normal program | Pattern | 1/20sec | F/3.5 | 0.00 EV | 4.9mm | ISO-200

　

ST600 | Normal program | Pattern | 1/30sec | F/3.5 | 0.00 EV | 4.9mm | ISO-200

　

　

Sensible self shot digital camera, ST600 - Conclusion

Full Touch display, Front LCD, and Gyro sensor! These copyrights suitable for smart phones came up for a digital camera. It was in the ST600. I could feel these features with the ST600 for the time, and it was new, easy, and interesting to me.

Especially, by adopting the full touch, it was more convenient to change menus and adjust detailed settings. The touch was neither as smooth as a smart phone nor multi touch type, so it was a little unsatisfactory, but I thought it was acceptable, because the full touch interface itself was way more advanced type.

Let me summarize the strength and weakness.

Strength

-Large Full touch LCD screen

-Front LCD for more perfect self shots

-Fast and convenient gyro sensor gesture

-Intuitive and quick UI

-Cute design

Weakness

-Weak appearance (Material)

-Unsmooth touch screen

-Single touch type

-Unnecessary memory type change (Personally preferring SD memory)

Projection Mapping -- Switch for Q10

3D projection mapping for promoting Samsung's very new Switch Grip camcorder, HMX-Q10.Just like Decalcomania, one side reflects the other side and breaks its boundary. So does Q10. Q10 records perfectly fine even when its side is switched.

SAMSUNG NX100 vs SONY NEX5

SAMSUNG NX100 vs SONY NEX5

1. User Interface
Start up Time
Capture the moment
2. Image Quality
ISO
Chromatic Aberration
Auto Focus
3. Battery Life
Display
4. Flash
GPS
View Finder

Holiday !!!

Samsung Electronics has provided the author of this review with the mentioned digital imaging device.

This time will be about the holidays. Although difficult for me to write about them because for me are over. This time we were national holidays. The first time in years I was at the Polish seaside. It was a great decision not regret !

Samsung NX10 │ 1/15s │ f/5.0 │ ISO 100 │ 145mm

Samsung NX10 │ 1/500s │ f/9.0 │ ISO 100 │ 50mm

Samsung NX10 │ 1/250s │ f/5.6 │ ISO 100 │ 200mm

The weather was extraordinary ! Every day, 30 degrees and the sun. The hotel has been our expectation. My brother just did it and we had a super awesome hotel for funny money.
For 7 days with food for 3 people in a four-star hotel we paid $150 instead of $720 !!!!! Shock or Luxus :D

Samsung NX10 │ 1/40s │ f/3.2 │ ISO 100 │ 30mm

Brother rewarded me for photos of his wedding and marriage.

Samsung NX10 │ 1/8s │ f/22.0 │ ISO 100 │ 18mm

Samsung NX10 │ 1/180s │ f/7.1 │ ISO 100 │ 200mm

Samsung NX10 │ 1/80s │ f/11.0 │ ISO 100 │ 70mm

During the stay I made a mass of photos. some of them of course to the private collection ;)
I had trouble taking pictures becouse of the equipment. I became a happy owner of a new 50-200mm lens and a flash for NX10 and brand super duper EX1.

Samsung EX1(TL500) │ 2s │ f/6.7 │ ISO 80 │ 5.2mm

Samsung EX1(TL500) │ 1/1500s │ f/5.0 │ ISO 80

I admit that I have a problem now. Both cameras are amazing and I recommend them to anyone. The only thing that bothers me is another operating of EX1 in compared to NX10, I’m looking for the features in EX1 which exist in the NX10. Apparently nothing, but you have to switch.

Samsung EX1(TL500) │ 1/1500s │ f/2.1 │ ISO 80

Samsung EX1(TL500) │ 1/250s │ f/3.1 │ ISO 80

I’m a little angry with myself. I had almost no ideas for pictures and there were so many possibilities ! I did say several hundred, but somehow I’m not with them fully satisfied. Fortunately, some photos came out and I think I can commend them to you.

Samsung NX10 │ 1/640s │ f/6.3 │ ISO 100 │ 200mm

Samsung NX10 │ 1/125s │ f/5.0 │ ISO 100 │ 130mm

Samsung NX10 │ 1/80s │ f/2.0 │ ISO 100 │ 30mm

Samsung NX10 │ 1/160s │ f/2.2 │ ISO 100 │ 30mm

At the end, of course, pictures of my princess and her mommy ! As you can see Natasha was very impressed the first vacation.

Samsung EX1(TL500) │ 1/350s │ f/4.4 │ ISO 80 │ 9.1mm

Samsung NX10 │ 1/45s │ f/2.0 │ ISO 400 │ 30mm

Samsung NX10 │ 1/25s │ f/6.3 │ ISO 200 │ 171mm

Samsung NX10 │ 1/180s │ f/4.0 │ ISO 100 │ 30mm

Samsung NX10 │ 1/100s │ f/2.8 │ ISO 100 │ 30mm

Samsung NX10 │ 1/180s │ f/8.0 │ ISO 100 │ 24mm

Samsung NX10 │ 1/50s │ f/4.3 │ ISO 400 │ 37mm

I wish you all a good holiday and many photos. Come back and show us what you did.

All photos, above, may not otherwise be reproduced, distributed, cropped, re sized, or otherwise altered without the written permission of the contributor. All photos represent the sole opinion of their individual authors and contributors and don’t express the opinion of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., Samsungimaging.net or the opinion of any affiliates unless specifically marked as such.

All photos, above, have been shot with the Samsung NX10, which has been provided by Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.