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Samsung NX10 reviews
You can find here the most interesting reviews / ratings from the well-known expert sites about the Samsung NX10 Camera. Here are the reviewers:
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- 17 March 2010 - |
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- 26 January 2010 - |
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- 11 January 2010 - |
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- 4.5 |
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- 09 January 2010 - |
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- 07 January 2010 - |
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DigitalCameraInfo 's conclusion / rating - 17 March 2010 |
“ Based on our first day of testing, the Samsung NX10 does indeed succeed with its primary mission, delivering lower noise than the Micro Four Thirds competition, though color accuracy is unimpressive, due mostly to unnaturally high levels of saturation... ”
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Amateur Photographer 's conclusion / rating - 26 January 2010 |
“ I've been looking forward to seeing this camera in action since we first heard about it. The Micro Four Thirds system has proved that there is a good market for this type of small interchangeable lens camera, but the fact that this model has a larger and potentially less noise-prone sensor gives it an extra edge of appeal. Certainly my first impressions are very positive indeed. I am actually quite surprised how well the camera performed – not because Samsung makes poor cameras, but because the company appears to have chosen image quality over high contrast, highly saturated and noise-smoothed pictures. This series of cameras seems set then to give the Micro Four Thirds system quite a run for its money, and so long as traditional enthusiasts can get over the fact that it is made by Samsung it should do well. If this first look is anything to go by it certainly deserves to. I look forward to seeing a fully working model in the near future... ”
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PhotographyBLOG 's conclusion / rating - 11 January 2010 |
“ The Samsung NX10 is an excellent first entry into the growing interchangeable lens compact camera market, offering intuitive handling, especially for beginners, great image quality and fantastic value for money. Only the proprietary and physically larger NX lenses detract from what is a very serious contender to the Micro Four Thirds cameras.
I've rarely reviewed a first-generation product that is quite as well-designed as the NX10. Everything about it, from the conventional yet stylish DSLR-like design, logical user interface and excellent build quality is testament to the lavish attention that Samsung have obviously invested (not to mention the cost). The NX10 may not be quite as slim as the smallest Micro Four Third models from Olympus and Panasonic, but it does offer a useful handgrip and even more useful built-in viewfinder. The all-plastic construction doesn't affect the overall quality feel too much, and it ensures that Samsung can offer the NX10 at a very tempting price which seriously undercuts its main rivals.
The NX10 also offers all the advantages that a large APS-C DSLR sensor offers, namely better performance at higher ISOs than the smaller Micro Four Thirds format. I'd be happy to regularly shoot with any setting from 100-800, and even 1600 is handy at a push when you want natural results without having to resort to the built-in flash. Note that the RAW files are massive, weighing in at 25Mb each, which is as large as files from the 21 megapixel Canon EOS 5D Mark II!
While the results from the NX10 are clearly a step above the MFT cameras, you will have to compromise on the size of the camera system. The tiny 30mm pancake lens is fine, but the 18-55mm and 50-200mm are substantially bigger than their Panasonic and Olympus equivalents. This could be a problem for a system that's being promoted as a half-way house between a compact and a DSLR, although they certainly aren't as large as similar DSLR lenses. The movie mode is also not quite as sophisticated as either the Panasonic GH1 or the Olympus E-PL1, with no stereo sound or option to connect a microphone, no one-touch record button and no ability to change the shutter speed or take a still image during recording.
The excellent electronic viewfinder and even better AMOLED screen are real attractions, even if the latter is fixed rather than the swiveling type. Combined with the fast auto-focus system, which is easily on a par with the Panasonic Lumix G cameras, you could be forgiven for thinking that you're shooting with a DSLR camera rather than a mere "compact". The Samsung NX10 really does look, feel and behave like a proper DSLR that's been shrunk in the wash.
The Samsung NX10 also represents excellent value for money, even though it's only just been launched in the UK and Europe. If you shop around £700 will buy you the body and all three lenses, an incredibly good deal that's several hundreds of pounds cheaper than the Panasonic and Olympus equivalent. The NX10 is by far the cheapest way into the new mirror-less, interchangeable lens format (which still needs a snappier name).
So, if you don't mind buying into the closed Samsung system (and why should you when there are 5 more lenses on the way this year alone), and you can live with the slightly bigger lenses, then the NX10 is well worth your close attention and well worth our Highly Recommended award... ”
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- 4.5 |
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PhotographyBay 's conclusion / rating - 09 January 2010 |
“ The video looks very pretty on the NX10’s viewfinder; however, I’ll reserve final judgment on video and image quality until I get hands on a production unit and put it through some real world use. That said, if the rest of the evaluation points shape up to be on par with what I’ve seen so far, then I think Samsung may have a real contender on its hands. As long as the camera receives the right price point, it looks to have a promising future and serve as a solid start for the NX-Series... ”
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DigitalCameraReview 's conclusion / rating - 07 January 2010 |
“ The NX10 houses a slightly larger sensor than the Micro Four Thirds cameras that make up its direct competition - a fact that Samsung was eager to point out with a visual aide... ”
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