Samsung today announced the launch of the NX11 - the latest addition to the NX family of cameras, as well as the new WB700, the ultra-slim camera with a 24X zoom function.
Samsung NX11
The NX11 contains a feature set similar to Samsung's first mirrorless interchangeable lens camera, the NX10, however the NX11 is also compatible with the new i-Function lens that was introduced for the NX100. The NX11 will come complete with an 18-55mm i-Function lens, as well as two new i-Function lenses, a 20mm pancake and a 20-50mm zoom silver color lens.
The i-Function lens provide an easy way of controlling the camera. Since a typical camera user wraps their hand around the lens when holding the camera, the new i-Function system allows photographers to naturally use their left hand to change the camera's advanced settings via a button built into the i-Function lens, without needing to take the camera off the target. Users can quickly toggle between shutter speed, aperture, EV, WB, and ISO by simply using the i-Function button or ring on the lens.
The NX11 also focuses on usability, with a change in the grip design to make shooting easier and more comfortable for users. Additionally, the NX11 has a lens priority mode dial, simplifying the search for the best mode for each lens. The camera also includes an one-touch i-Function button that activates common shooting controls like aperture, shutter speed, ISO and white balance. The camera also features a panorama mode, which allows the user to take panoramic pictures in one press-and-sweep motion. As with the NX10, the NX11 uses the APS-C sensor for better image quality. The APS-C sensor is larger than Micro 4/3.
Alongside the built-in flash and built-in electronic VGA (640x480) viewfinder, the NX11 has a 3.0" AMOLED LCD screen. The user can also get a clearer image through enhanced color reproduction. The NX11 provides video with 720p HD recording, and its large APS-C sensor allows the videos to be recorded with depth of field, providing effects similar to those in motion picture movies.
Samsung WB700
Samsung also announced today the launch of the new WB700, the ultra-slim camera with a 24X zoom function.
The camera features a 24mm ultra-wide Schneider KREUZNACH lens as well as a 24X zoom function, made up of an 18X optical zoom and 1.3X Smart Zoom. The WB700 uses a 16 Megapixel (MP) CCD sensor. The WB700 is also equipped with full manual control and the ability to record full 1080p high definition video (H.264 format).
The successor to the WB600 and WB650 models, the WB700 includes Samsung's latest advances in HD video technology. The WB700 also features Smart Filter 2.0 - artistic filters in modes such as 'soft focus', 'half-tone dot' and 'cinema' alongside traditional features such as 'fish-eye', 'miniature' and 'sketch', accesible at the touch of a button.
Samsung has also introduced new technology to remove zoom noise from video content. The WB700 uses a noise reduction algorithm that actively cancels out the zoom noise, as the optical zoom slides backwards and forwards.
Specifications:
NX11
Image Sensor: 23.4?15.6mm, CMOS, Approx. 14.6 Megapixels
Lens: Samsung NX Mount, Samsung Lenses for Samsung NX Mount
Image Stabilization: Lens Shift (depends on Lens)
Dimensions and weight: 123 x 87 x 39.8mm (excluding the projecting part, 353g (without battery and card)
Additional features:
- Super sonic drive
- 3.0" AMOLED
- EVF VGA (640x480) 921k dots equiv.
- Multi : Normal 15points, Close Up 35points
- Face Detection : Max. 10faces
- Electronically controlled vertical-run focal plane shutter
- Metering : Multi, Center-weighted, Spot
- TTL Auto Pop-up flash
- Smart Flash, Auto, Auto + Red-eye reduction,
- 28mm wide-angle coverage (Equivalent to 35mm)
- Samsung External Flash available (SEF-42A, SEF-20A, SEF15A : Optional)
- Hot Shoe
- Smart Auto, Lens Priority, Program, Shutter Priority AE, Aperture Priority AE, Manual, Sound Picture, Panorama, Scene, Movie
- Beauty shot, Children, Close Up, Text, Sunset, Dawn, Backlight, Fireworks, Beach & Snow, Night, Portrait, Landscape, Sports
- RAW : 14M (4592x3056)
- Super fine , Fine, Normal
- High Definition Movie Recording with MP4 (H.264)
- Frame rate - 30fps
Price: $649 (with bundle zoom lens)
Availability: February
SAMSUNG 20-50mm Black, Silver
Lens Name: SAMSUNG 20-50mm F3.5-5.6 ED Black/Silver
Focal Length: 20 - 50mm (equivalent to 30.8-77mm in 35mm format)
Elements in Groups: 9 elements in 8 groups (1 Aspherical lens, 1 Extra-low Dispersion lens)
Angle of View: 70.2°- 31.4°
Aperture: F3.5 - 5.6 (Min. F22), (Number of Blades : 7 , Circular Aperture Diaphragm)
Mount Type: Samsung NX Mount
Optical Image Stabilizer: No
Minimum Focus Distance: 0.28m
Maximum Magnification: Approx.0.22X
i Scene: Beauty, Portrait, Children, Backlight, Landscape, Sunset, Dawn, Beach&Snow, Night
Lens Hood: No
Filter Size: 40.5mm
Max. Diameter x Length: 64 x 39.8mm
Weight Approx.: 119g (without hood)
Operating Temperature: 0 ~ 40°C
Operating Humidity: 5 ~ 85%
Special features: i-Function, World's first under 40mm length
SAMSUNG 20mm Black, Silver
Lens Name: SAMSUNG 20mm F2.8 Black/Silver
Focal Length: 30mm (equivalent to 30.8mm in 35mm format)
Elements in Groups: 6 elements in 4 groups (1 Aspherical lens)
Angle of View: 70.2°
Aperture: F2.8 (Min. F22), (Number of Blades : 7 , Circular Aperture Diaphragm)
Mount Type: Samsung NX Mount
Optical Image Stabilizer: No
Minimum Focus Distance: 0.17m
Maximum Magnification: Approx. 0.18X
i Scene: Night, Landscape, Sunset, Dawn, Backlight, Beach&Snow
Lens Hood: No
Filter Size: 43mm
Max. Diameter x Length: 62.2 x 24.5mm
Weight Approx.: 89g (without hood)
Operating Temperature: 0 ~ 40°C
Operating Humidity: 5 ~ 85%
Special features: i-Function
Minimum focus distance:(0.17m)
SAMSUNG 18-55mm i-Function
Lens Name: SAMSUNG 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 OIS i-Function
Focal Length: 18 - 55mm (equivalent to 27.7-84.7mm in 35mm format)
Elements in Groups: 12 elements in 9 groups (1 Aspherical lens)
Angle of View: 75.9°- 28.7°
Aperture: F3.5 - 5.6 (Min. F22), (Number of Blades : 7 , Circular Aperture Diaphragm)
Mount Type: Samsung NX Mount
Optical Image Stabilizer: Yes
Minimum Focus Distance: 0.28m
Maximum Magnification: Approx. 0.22X
Lens Hood: Included
Filter Size: 58mm
Max. Diameter x Length: 63 x 65.1mm
Weight Approx.: 198g (without hood)
Operating Temperature: 0 ~ 40°C
Operating Humidity: 5 ~ 85%
WB700
Image Sensor: 1/2.33 (approx 7.76mm) CCD,16 Megapixel, 14MP (effective)
Zoom:
- Still Image mode- 1.0X ~ 5.0X
- Play mode- 1.0X ~ 13.5X (depends on image size)
- Still Image mode- Super resolution: 1.0X~1.5X after optical Zoom, Extra Zoom: Crop Zoom 1.0X~2.0X (Extra Zoom on),Digital Zoom- 1.0X ~ 4.0X: Optical Zoom (X18) --> Super Resolution (X1.5) --> Extra Zoom (X2) or Digital Zoom (X4)
- Play mode : 1.0X ~ 12.5X (depends on image size)
Lens: Schneider-KREUZNACH f = 4.06 ~ 73.08mm (35mm film equivalent : 24~432 mm)
Image Stabilization: Dual OIS and DIS (Optical / Digital Image Stabilization)
Dimensions: 99.5 x 59 x 21.7
Additional features:
- Full Manual Mode (A/S/M Support)
- Movie Recording button
- Support Raw file format
- Built in HDMI Type D with Anynet+ (CEC) + 20Pin Connector
- Flash Manual Adjustment(Timing, Light Quantity)
- Smart Auto (Still/Movie)
- Smart Filter 2.0
- Perfect Portrait System
- Built-in S/W (intellistudio) - supporting F/W Update
Pricing: $299.99
Availability (est.): April