Premium Style Meets Professional Performance with the Samsung NX200 Interchangeable Lens Camera

Capture memorable images in the best picture quality, with the Samsung NX200

Samsung NX200 Interchangeable Lens Camera (Photo: Business Wire)

IFA 2011

BERLIN--()--Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd, a global leader in digital media and digital convergence technologies, today announced the launch of the NX200. The new compact system camera delivers professional image quality with ease of use that lets users unleash their creativity. The NX200 includes a 20.3 Megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor and other premium features such as high-speed continuous shooting (7fps (max) with 100ms Advanced Auto Focus), wide range ISO (100-12,800), Full HD movie recording, and Samsung’s unique i-Function lens. With exceptional performance and functionality built into a compact metallic form factor in the NX200, users no longer have to trade off camera style for image quality.

The NX200 is the perfect combination of design and professional performance, delivering DSLR image quality in a camera that is compact and easy to use. The camera incorporates a 20.3 Megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor developed in-house by Samsung, ensuring image quality that highlights even the smallest detail and puts performance at the fingertips of all photographers. To allow for high-speed continuous shooting, the NX200 features 100ms Advanced AF. Thanks to the fast start-up time and seven fps continuous shooting, it’s the perfect way to capture that split-second action in an instant. Additionally, users will never miss a moment, with the ability to move from shot to shot in only 400ms.

The camera’s wide range ISO (100-12800, covering seven stops) gives life-like color and sharp details, even in dark environments or when capturing still images of moving objects.

To capture movement on video, the NX200 also features 1920x1080/30p (H.264) HD movie recording for exciting and vivid video with stereo sound. All this is incorporated into a compact and sleek body with a premium metal design, light enough to be carried in a jacket pocket and stylish enough that anyone will be proud to be seen with this camera.

The NX200 also enables state-of-the-art usability through Samsung’s i-Function 2.0 lenses, which allow users to control a range of parameters from the lens without having to take their eye off the shot. The NX200 is fully compatible with the wide range of nine different i-Function lenses which enable toggling between shutter speed, aperture, exposure value (EV), white balance (WB), and ISO quickly and easily through the button and ring on the lens. With the upgraded i-Function 2.0 on the NX200, users can also control six different Smart Filters and the intelli-Zoom function from the lens while in Lens Priority Mode. New lenses for the i-Function system include 18-200mm, 16mm, 60mm and 85mm focal lengths.

“With the NX line, we have pioneered the compact system camera to allow any user to get the results that they’ve always wanted from their pictures without complicated controls or the need to carry heavy, clunky equipment,” said Mr. Myoung Sup Han, Senior Vice President and Head of the Digital Imaging Business, Samsung Electronics. “The NX200 is the next step in providing the ambitious photographer with first-class picture quality through the combination of professional-standard features such as a 20.3 Megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor, high speed capture, wide-range ISO and HD movie capabilities. With technology like this built into a stylish and compact body, the NX200 is the ultimate tool for achieving professional quality in a compact camera. The NX200 represents Samsung’s continued commitment to lead the way in producing cutting-edge technology that fits the needs and knowledge of the consumer, proving photography does not need to be complicated in order to deliver great results every time.”

Effortless creativity

One of the key ways in which Samsung’s NX200 stands out is by making it easy for users to realize their own creativity through a range of fun and easy-to-use features and settings. The camera features ten different Smart Filter effects, six of which can be easily accessed through the i-Function lens, allowing the user to capture a uniquely creative image of their subject without having to take their eye off it to change the filter. The new NX200 also includes Magic Frame technology, which enables the user to encapsulate their pictures with thirteen different stylized frames, from magazine covers to holiday themes for fun photos to share with family and friends.

Professional standards made simple

With its Smart Panel feature, the NX200 makes taking pictures simple and fuss-free, even for first-time users. The high-quality images captured can be viewed in brilliant quality on the 3.0” VGA AMOLED display. The camera’s Smart Panel also offers intuitive control thanks to a Hot Key button that enables users to switch to key functions without the need to scroll through confusing menus to get to the desired shot.

Expanding horizons

The NX200 enables users to capture even more from their experiences by using exciting new features and cutting-edge Samsung technology. The new Panorama function means that users can take lengthened shots of large objects or turn the image into a 3D scene, bringing the object to life. To capture even more of the moment for posterity, Samsung has also added the Sound Picture function to the NX200, so that a snippet of sound can be recorded to accompany a still image to add even more memories to a photograph.

For more information about the Samsung NX200, visit www.samsung.com/NX.

About Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. is a global leader in semiconductor, telecommunication, digital media and digital convergence technologies with 2010 consolidated sales of US$135.8 billion. Employing approximately 190,500 people in 206 offices across 68 countries, the company consists of nine independently operated business units: Visual Display, Mobile Communications, Telecommunication Systems, Digital Appliances, IT Solutions, Digital Imaging, Memory, System LSI and LCD. Recognized as one of the fastest growing global brands, Samsung Electronics is a leading producer of digital TVs, semiconductor chips, mobile phones and TFT-LCDs. For more information, please visit www.samsung.com.

Specifications

*All functionality, features, specifications and other product information provided in this document including, but not limited to, to benefits, design, components, performance, availability and capability of the product are subject to change without notice or obligation.

Samsung NX200
Image sensor     Type     CMOS
Sensor size     23.5 x 15.7mm
Effective Pixel     Approx. 20.3 Megapixels
Total Pixel     Approx. 21.6 Megapixels
    Color Filter     RGB primary color filter
Lens Mount Mount     Samsung NX Mount
    Useable lens     Samsung Lenses
Image Stabilization Type     Lens Shift (depends on Lens)
    Mode     OIS Mode1 / Mode2 / OFF
Distortion Correct           LDC On / Off (depends on lens)
i-Function       i-Scene (depends on Lens)
      Smart Filter (Vignetting, Minature, Fish-Eye, Sketch, Defog, Halftone Dot)
          Intelli-Zoom (x1.2, 1.4, 1.7, 2.0)
Dust Reduction     Type     Supersonic drive
Display

 

Type     AMOLED
Size     3.0"
Resolution     VGA ( 640X480 ) 614k dots ( PenTile )
Field of View     Approx. 100%
    Display     Grid (4types), Histogram, Icons: On/Off, Distance Scale: ft / m / Off
Focusing Type     Contrast AF
Focusing point    

Selection: 1point (Free selection)
Multi: Normal 15 points, Closeup 35 points
Face Detection: Max. 10 faces

Modes     Single AF, Continuous AF, MF
    AF-assist Lamp     Yes
Shutter Type     Electronically controlled vertical-run focal plane shutter
    Speed    

Auto: 1/4000sec. ~ 30sec.
Manual: 1/4000sec. ~ 30sec. (1/3EV step)
Bulb (Limit time: 4min.)

Exposure Metering
System
    TTL 221 (17 x 13) Block segment
Metering: Multi, Center-weighted, Spot
    Metering range: EV 0-18 (ISO 100 · 30mm, F2)
Compensation     ±3 EV (1/3EV step)
AE Lock     Shutter Button half press
    ISO Equivalent    

Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800 (1 or 1/3EV step)
* AUTO ISO upper level is selectable. (Less than ISO3200)

Drive Mode Modes     Single, Continuous, Burst (5M size only), Self-timer, Bracket (AE/WB/PW)
Continuous    

JPEG: High (7fps) up to 11 shots, Low (3fps) up to 15 shots selectable
Burst: 10, 15, 30fps selectable, 30 shots by 1 release
RAW: High (7fps), Low (3fps) selectable up to 8 shots

Bracket     Auto Exposure Bracket (±3EV), WB, PW
Self-timer     2 - 30sec. (1sec. step)
    Remote control     N/A
Flash Type     External Flash only (Bundle with SEF8A)
Modes     Smart Flash, Auto, Auto+Red-eye reduction, Fill-in, Fill-in+Red-eye reduction, 1st Curtain, 2nd Curtain, Off
Guide Number     8 (at ISO 100) (SEF8A)
Angle of View Coverage     28mm wide-angle (Equivalent to 35mm) (SEF8A)
Sync. Speed     Less than 1/180sec.
Flash Compensation     -2 - +2EV (1/2EV step)
External Flash     Samsung External Flash available (SEF42A, SEF20A, SEF15A: Optional)
    Synchro (Flash attachment)     Hot Shoe
White Balance       Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent (W, N, D), Tungsten, Flash, Custom, K (Manual)
    Micro adjustment     each 7 steps in Amber / Blue / Green / Magenta axis
Dynamic Range Expansion     Smart Range On/Off
Picture Wizard Modes     Standard, Vivid, Portrait, Landscape, Forest, Retro, Cool, Calm, Classic, Custom (1~3)
    Parameter     Contrast, Sharpness, Saturation, Color
Shooting Modes     SmartAuto 2.0, Program, Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, Manual, Lens Priority, Magic, Panorama, Scene, Movie
Scene Mode     Beauty shot, Night, Landscape, Portrait, Children, Sports, Close-Up, Text, Sunset, Dawn, Backlight, Fireworks, Beach & Snow, Sound Picture, 3D Photo
Sound Picture JPEG Only
    Sound Recording Time (Before and after shooting each 5 sec or 10 sec)
Smart Filter (10)     Vignetting, Miniature, Fish-Eye, Sketch, De-fog, Halftone Dots, Soft Focus, Old Film1, Old Film2, Negative
Magic Frame (13)     Holiday, Old Film, Ripple, Full Moon, Old Record, Magazine, Sunny Day, Classic TV, Yesterday, Wall Art, Billboard 1, Billboard 2, Newspaper
Image Size    

JPEG (3:2): 20.0M (5472x3648), 10.1M (3888x2592), 5.9M (2976x1984), 2.0M (1728x1152), 5.0M (2736x1824): Burst mode only
JPEG (16:9): 16.9M (5472x3080), 7.8M (3712x2088), 4.9M (2944x1656), 2.1M (1920x1080)
JPEG (1:1): 13.3M (3648x3648), 7.0M (2640x2640), 4.0M (2000x2000), 1.1M (1024x1024)
RAW: 20.0M (5472x3648)

Quality     Super fine , Fine, Normal
RAW Format     SRW
    Color Space     sRGB, Adobe RGB
Movie Format     MP4 (H.264)
Compression     Movie: H.264 , Sound: AAC
Modes     Program, Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, Manual
Movie Clip     With Audio or without Audio

(user selectable, recording time: 25 minutes)

Smart Filter (10)     Vignetting, Miniature, Fish-Eye, Sketch, De-fog, Halftone Dots, Soft Focus, Old Film1, Old Film2, Negative
Image size     1920x1080, 1280x720, 640x480, 320x240 (Default : 1920x1080)
Frame rate     60fps (1280x720 Only), 30fps
Multi-Motion Recording     x0.25 (640, 320 only), x0.5 (1280, 640, 320 only), x5, x10, x20
Quality     High Quality , Normal
Sound     Stereo Sound
    Movie Editing     Still Image Capture, Time Trimming
Image Play Type     Single image, Thumbnails (3/15/40 images), Slide show, Movie
Editing     Smart Filter, Red-eye fix, Backlight comp., Resize, Rotate, Face Retouch, Brightness, Contrast, Vignetting
Smart Filter (8)     Miniature, Soft Focus, Old Film1, Old Film2, Halftone Dots, Sketch, Fish-Eye, De-fog Negative
         

<Size>
JPEG (3:2): 5.9M (2976x1984), 5.0M (2736x1824), 2.0M (1728x1152)
JPEG (16:9): 6.2M (3328x1872), 4.9M (2944x1656), 2.1M (1920x1080)
JPEG (1:1): 6.0M (2448x2448), 4.0M (2000x2000), 1.1M (1024x1024)

Storage Media     SD, SDHC, SDXC (guarantee up to 128GB)
File format     RAW (SRW), JPEG (EXIF 2.21), DCF, DPOF 1.1, PictBridge 1.0
    Capacity (1GB)    

20.0M : RAW 17
20.0M (3:2): Super Fine 94, Fine 185, Normal 272
10.1M (3:2): Super Fine 192, Fine 369, Normal 531
5.9M (3:2): Super Fine 319, Fine 595, Normal 837
2.0M (3:2): Super Fine 829, Fine 1397, Normal 1811
Burst (5.0): Super Fine 372, Fine 687, Normal 957
16.9M (16:9): Super Fine 117, Fine 228, Normal 334
7.8M (16:9): Super Fine 247, Fine 468, Normal 667
4.9M (16:9): Super Fine 380, Fine 701, Normal 974
2.1M (16:9): Super Fine 802, Fine 1358, Normal 1767
13.3M (1:1): Super Fine 147, Fine 285, Normal 414
7.0M (1:1): Super Fine 173, Fine 515, Normal 730
4.0M (1:1): Super Fine 455, Fine 826, Normal 1133
1.1M (1:1): Super Fine 1348, Fine 2068, Normal 2516
Movie: 1920x1080 30p : High Quality 8m 54s, Normal 10m 16s
  1280x720 60p : High Quality 8m 21s, Normal 9m 32s
  1280x720 30p : High Quality 14m 47s, Normal 16m 37s
  640x480 30p : High Quality 37m 16s, Normal 43m 14s
  320x240 30p : High Quality 119m 57s, Normal 145m 49s
※ These figures are measure under the Samsung standard.

Languages     17 Languages (Korean, English, Danish, German, Dutch, Swedish, Spanish, Italian, Czech, French, Portuguese, Polish, Finnish, Russian, Norsk, Simplified/Traditional Chinese)
Direct Printing     PictBridge
GPS

Type (Specification)

    Geo-tagging w/ Optional GPS Module (WGS84)
    Function    

-Location Name(OSD) (English and Korean only)
-Google Map Link (with intelli-Studio)

Interface

Digital

Output Connector

    USB 2.0 (HI-SPEED) (micro USB Jack)
Video output    

NTSC, PAL (user selectable)
HDMI 1.3 : (1080i, 720P, 576P / 480P)

External Release     No

 

  DC power input connector     DC 9.0V, 1.5A (100 ~ 240V) via Dummy Battery
Power
Source
Type    

Rechargeable battery: BP1030 (1030mAh)
Charger: BC1030

    Battery life     165min / 330shots (CIPA Standard)
Physical
Specification
Dimensions (WxHxD)     116.5 x 62.5 x 36.2mm (excluding the projection part)
Weight     220.4g (without battery and memory card)
Operating Temperature     0 ~ 40 °C
    Operating Humidity     5 ~ 85%
Software Application intelli-studio 3.0, Samsung RAW Converter 4
        Adobe Reader
System requirement      
Windows PC with processor better than Intel Pentium III 500MHz
(Intel Pentium 800MHz or higher recommended)
Windows XP / Vista / 7
Minimum 256MB RAM (512MB or more recommended)
250MB of available hard disk space (1GB or more recommended)
USB port
CD-ROM drive
1024x768 pixels, 16-bit color display compatible monitor
(24-bit color display recommended)
      Microsoft Direct X 9.0c or later
intelli-studio 3.0 Windows XP SP2 / Vista / 7
Intel Core 2 DuoTM 1.66GHz or higher / AMD Athlon X2 Dual-Core 2.2GHz or higher
Minimum 512MB RAM (1GB or more recommended)
250MB of available hard disk space (1GB or more recommended)

1024x768 pixels, 16-bit color display compatible monitor
(32-bit color display recommended)

USB 2.0, Microsoft DirectX 9.0c or later
nVIDIA Geforce 7600GT or higher / ATI X1600 series or higher
      # 64-bit editions of Windows XP / Vista / and 7 are not supported
Samsung RAW converter 4 Windows XP / Vista / 7

Intel Pentium, AMD Athlon Processor
(Intel Pentium 4, AMD Athlon XP or later recommended)
* Multi-core processor ready (Intel Core i7, Core 2 Quad, Core 2 Duo, AMD Phenom II X4, Phenom X4, etc.)

1GB or more RAM recommended
Minimum 100MB of available hard disk space
        1024x768 pixels, Full Color (24-bit or higher) color display compatible monitor
Macintosh Power Mac G3 or later
Mac OS 10.4 or later
Minimum 256MB RAM (512MB or more recommended)
Minimum 110MB of available hard-disk space
USB port
      CD-ROM drive
Samsung RAW converter 4 Mac OS X v10.6 / v10.5 / v10.4

Power PC / Intel Processor-based or compatible computer
(Core 2 Quad or later recommended)

1GB or more RAM recommended
Minimum 100MB of available hard disk space
        1024x768 pixels, 24-bit color display compatible monitor

Lenses

Category

   

18-200mm

Lens Name     SAMSUNG 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 ED OIS
Focal Length     18 - 200mm (equivalent to 27.7-308mm in 35mm format)
Elements in Groups     18 elements in 13 groups (3 Aspherical lens, 2 Extra-low Dispersion lens)
Angle of View     75.9°- 8.0°
Aperture     F3.5 - 6.3 (Min. F22), (Number of Blades : 7 , Circular Aperture Diaphragm)
Mount Type     Samsung NX Mount
Optical Image Stabilizer     Yes
Minimum Focus Distance     0.50m
i Scene     Portrait, Children, Sport, Backlight, Landscape, Sunset, Dawn, Night
Maximum Magnification     Approx. 0.28X
Lens Hood     Included
Filter Size     67mm
Max. Diameter x Length     72 x 105.5mm
Weight     Approx. 549g (without hood)
Operating Temperature     0 ~ 40°C
Operating Humidity     5 ~ 85%
Availability     End of Aug

Category

   

16mm

Lens Name     SAMSUNG 16mm F2.4
Focal Length     16mm (equivalent to 24.6mm in 35mm format)
Elements in Groups     7 elements in 6 groups (2 Aspherical lens)
Angle of View     82.6°
Aperture     F2.4 (Min. F22), (Number of Blades : 7 , Circular Aperture Diaphragm)
Mount Type     Samsung NX Mount
Optical Image Stabilizer     No
Minimum Focus Distance     0.18m
i-Scene     Backlight, Landscape, Sunset, Dawn, Beach&Snow, Night
Maximum Magnification     Approx. 0.12X
Lens Hood     No
Filter Size     43mm
Max. Diameter x Length     61 x 24mm
Weight     Approx. 90g
Operating Temperature     0 ~ 40°C
Operating Humidity     5 ~ 85%
Availability     September

Category

   

60mm

Lens Name     SAMSUNG 60mm F2.8 Macro ED OIS SSA
Focal Length     60mm (equivalent to 92.4mm in 35mm format)
Elements in Groups     12 elements in 9 groups (1 Aspherical lens, 1 Extra-low Dispersion lens)
Angle of View     26.4°
Aperture     F2.8 (Min. F32), (Number of Blades : 7 , Circular Aperture Diaphragm)
Mount Type     Samsung NX Mount
Optical Image Stabilizer     Yes
Minimum Focus Distance     0.187m
Maximum Magnification     Approx. 1X
i Scene     Portrait, Children, Backlight, CloseUp, Text
Lens Hood     Included
Filter Size     52mm
Max. Diameter x Length     73.5 x 84mm
Weight     Approx. 389g (without hood)
Operating Temperature     0 ~ 40°C
Operating Humidity     5 ~ 85%
Availability     September

Category

   

85mm

Lens Name     SAMSUNG 85mm F1.4 ED SSA
Focal Length     85mm (equivalent to 130.9mm in 35mm format)
Elements in Groups     10 elements in 8 groups (1 Extra-low Dispersion lens)
Angle of View     18.8°
Aperture     F1.4 (Min. F22), (Number of Blades : 9 , Circular Aperture Diaphragm)
Mount Type     Samsung NX Mount
Optical Image Stabilizer     No
Minimum Focus Distance     0.82m
i-Scene     Beauty, Portrait, Children, Sport, Backlight, Night
Maximum Magnification     Approx. 0.13X
Lens Hood     Included
Filter Size     67mm
Max. Diameter x Length     79 x 92.2mm
Weight     Approx. 714g (without hood)
Operating Temperature     0 ~ 40°C
Operating Humidity     5 ~ 85%
Availability     October

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Contacts

R&J Public Relations on behalf of:
Samsung Electronics America, Inc.
Adam Weissman, 908-722-5757
samsung@randjpr.com

Release Summary

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. today announced the launch of the NX200, the latest compact system camera in the NX family.

Contacts

R&J Public Relations on behalf of:
Samsung Electronics America, Inc.
Adam Weissman, 908-722-5757
samsung@randjpr.com