KUCHING: Samsung Electronics Co Ltd (Samsung) has announced that its latest Samsung NX500 camera, a successor its industry revolutionary NX1, will be available globally starting March 2015.
The NX500, Samsung’s latest addition to its wide arena of gadgets, combines industry-leading design and technology for everyday use, with the capabilities that professional photographers can rely on.
“We recognise the sentimental value of a photograph in people’s lives and being able to capture and share the perfect moment from wherever they are. That is why Samsung has built a camera suitable for everyday photographers,” said Sangmoo Kim, senior vice president of IT & Mobile Communication at Samsung Electronics.
Featuring advanced technology such as high resolution 28MP BSI APS-C sensor, 4K and UHD video recording, a best-in-class DRIMeV image processor, NX AF system III, and Samsung Auto Shot, the NX500 has the core functionality of the NX1 engineered into a portable and convenient size.
Its updated connectivity via Bluetooth and Wi-Fi also provide users with an advanced wireless experience, as well as the ability to seamlessly shoot and share their captured experiences.
“The compact size of the NX500 and its revolutionary shooting and focus speed allow consumers to enjoy superb image quality.
“We are redefining what is possible for people who are not professional photographers, and offering everyone the ability to capture their signature moments in every shot,” Kim added.
The NX500 guarantees quality image and vivid photographs, regardless of the shooting scenario or subject, with its ultra-high resolution 28MP Back Side Illumination APS-C sensor.
It also supports both 4K and UHD video recording, utilising BSI APS-C sensors, the largest BSI sensor currently available in the market, which provides more flexibility when it comes to recording movies.
The NX500 is also equipped with a built-in HEVC H.265 Codec, which brings efficiency to the storage of video clips by compressing high quality video to half the size and the bit rate of H.264 footage, without any compromise on quality.
Additionally, still images captured from Interval Capture mode can easily be converted into a UHD time-lapse video directly on the camera, without the need to transfer images to a PC.
The NX500 also features a DRIMeV processor, which is much faster than its predecessor. According to Samsung, this feature boasts superior color reproduction, improved noise reduction and enhanced image quality, providing users with results that serious photographers
crave.
Combined with an innovative 28MP sensor and Hybrid AF system, users can capture even the briefest of moments by simply focusing and shooting immediately, allowing for extreme speed and flexibility. The NX500’s 9FPS continuous shooting also makes it easier to monitor and capture ongoing action shots.
Further enhancing the NX500’s action capture capability, the Samsung Auto Shot (SAS) feature uses motion detection to accurately predict when to capture the perfect shot in difficult scenarios, such as when a child fields a baseball.
The Samsung NX500 features an ergonomic palm-size design which allows users to carry the camera with a comfortable grasp at all times. With a Tilt and Flip up function, as well as bright vision through the display, users can easily take the perfect selfie.
Also, the NX500 provides seamless wireless set-up with Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and NFC.
The Samsung NX500 will come in three colours: black, white, and brown.
Technical SpecificationsImage sensor: 28MP BSI APS-C
Display: 3 inch Super AMOLED Touch, FVGA Tilt / Flip
ISO: Auto, 100~25,600 (Ext 51,200)
Shutter speed: 1/6,000 second
JPEG Image:
(3:2) – 28M (6,480×4,320), 13.9M (4,560×3,040), 7.1M (3,264×2,176), 3.0M (2,112×1,408)
(16:9) – 23M (6,480×3,648), 11.9M (4,608×2,592), 6.2M (3,328×1,872), 2.4M (2,048×1,152)
(1:1) – 18.7M (4,320×4,320), 9.5M (3,088×3,088), 4.7M (2,160×2,160), 2.0M (1,408×1,408)
RAW Image: 28.0M (6,480×4,320)
Video: MP4 (Video: HEVC/H.265, Audio: AAC), 4,096×2,160 (24fps), 3,840×2,160 (30fps), 1,920×1,080, 1,280×720, 640×480
Video frame rate: 60fps, 30fps, 24fps NTSC/50fps, 25fps, 24fps PAL
Added features: Samsung Auto Shot, SMART Mode (action freeze, beauty face, fireworks, landscape, light trace, multi-exposure, night, panorama, rich tones, silhouette, sunset, waterfall), UHD time-lapse video, attachable flash (Guide Number 8 at ISO100)
Connectivity: Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, quick transfer, email, auto backup, remote viewfinder pro, mobile link, photo beam, Bluetooth, auto time setting, TV link, NFC
Storage: SD,SDHC,SDXC,UHS-I
Battery: 1,130mAh
Dimension (width x height x diametre): 119.5 x 63.6 x 42.5mm (without projection)
Weight: 287g (without battery and memory card)