Samsung NX1 Pro Reviews

The specifications should give you an idea of Samsung's ambitions for this camera: not only does it feature the largest BSI sensor we've ever seen but also the highest pixel count on that format. Just as importantly, it incorporates one of the most extensive on-sensor phase detection systems we've seen. This, along with the magnesium alloy body and top-plate LCD info display, makes it clear that Samsung wants its NX system to compete with the best APS-C models on the market.

The Samsung NX1 has it all: quick focus, 28-megapixel resolution, 4K video, Wi-Fi, and a weather-sealed design. It's our Editors' Choice for high-end mirrorless cameras.

The Samsung NX1 is currently the highest resolution APS-C camera available offering a 28.2 megapixel sensor, and in order to give good noise performance, the camera is the World's first to feature a backlit APS-C CMOS sensor, instead of a standard CMOS sensor. The camera is also capable of shooting at an extremely impressive 15fps at full resolution with continuous AF active. The quickest nearest competitors that offer a similar speed, shoot at a lower resolution of 18 megapixels (Nikon 1 V3) or 16 megapixels (Panasonic Lumix GH4, Nikon D4s). The camera shoots high quality 4K video, although additional options regarding movie compression would be good, as not everyone will appreciate H.265 HEVC video compression, however this does help keep movie file sizes smaller than normal. The NX1 is the first Samsung NX camera to feature a weather-sealed body, and at the moment there are only two weather sealed lenses available including the 16-50mm f/2-2.8 and 50-150mm f/2.8 lens. Although more are coming, with a 300mm f/2.8 telephoto lens shown recently at Photokina 2014. For those that prefer larger cameras, or have found compact system cameras too small, then the Samsung NX1 will be a welcome addition, and for those looking for a high speed camera with a high resolution, then this is one of the highest specification cameras available.