The camera has a base ISO of 100, and can go as high as ISO 12800 for low-light shooting. It offers impressive speed, capturing images at up to 7 frames per second and delivering 100-millisecond autofocus performance. Video is recorded in MP4 format with H.264 compression at 1080p30 resolution. The NX200 doesn’t have a built-in flash, but an external pop-up flash will be included in the kit, along with the standard 18-55mm zoom lens. The kit will be priced at about $900.
NX Lenses
Samsung is also adding four NX lenses to its lineup. An 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 ED OIS superzoom with optical stabilization will be available at the end of August. It’s a great all-around lens, as its 11x zoom zoom ratio covers an extreme wide-angle through telephoto range. This is the equivalent of a 28-308mm lens on a full frame 35mm camera.
A new pancake prime, the 16mm F2.4, which is approximately 25mm in the 35mm format, is a boon to anyone who is looking for a small, fast, and wide lens. Available in September, the compact optic protrudes less than an inch from the face of the camera when mounted.
The NX system’s first dedicated macro optic, the 50mm F2.8 Macro ED OIS SSA lens, which approximates to a 92mm lens in 35mm terms, delivers true 1:1 magnification for close focus work. Ideal for capturing details or small objects, the lens can focus as close as 7.2 inches. The lens will be available in September.
Rounding out the lens introductions is the 85mm F1.4 ED SSA lens. Roughly equivalent to a classic 135mm portrait lens, the optic’s wide aperture allows for an extremely shallow depth of field. The lens supports autofocus, but also offers full-time manual focus capability so that you can fine-tune your shot.
Samsung’s new compact MV800 camera is highlighted by its large 3-inch touch-screen, flip-out LCD. You can position it so that you have a clear view of your frame when you hold the camera above your head, at waist-level, or with the lens facing you. The shutter can be fired by tapping the display, making it a great option for capturing photos from odd angles.
The camera’s 5x optical zoom lens covers a 26-130mm (35mm equivalent) field of view is perfect for arm-length self portraits, moderate telephoto scenes, and everything in between. It records images in 16.2-megapixel resolution, and supports 720p30 HD video capture. Numerous creative filters and modes are available, including picture-in-picture, funhouse mirror distortion, and an innovative panorama mode. Rather than capturing a wide, static shot, this mode can capture a sequence of images of a moving object, allowing you to capture multiple moments of action in a single frame. The MV800 will be priced at $279.
The final camera previewed is the one with the longest zoom range. The WB750 is a 12.5-megapixel shooter that features an 18x zoom lens, covering a 24-432mm (35mm equivalent) field of view. A 3-inch rear LCD is present for image framing and review, and the WB750 can capture 1080p30 video. It is loaded with numerous creative at filters and is capable of burst shooting at 10 fames per second.