Samsung NX300

The Samsung NX300 is the brand's new flagship compact system camera, packing a new sensor, new hybrid auto focus and Wi-Fi connectivity
The Samsung NX300 was unveiled at CES in Las Vegas and takes over from the Samsung NX210 as the flagship model in the NX series of compact system cameras.
The tweaks on on the new model aren't earth shattering, but the bigger screen, new hybrid auto focus system and new sensor are certainly noteworthy.
Available in black or white, the Samsung NX300 has clearly taken a few design cues from the Fujifilm X20 and its siblings, resulting in a slick retro look.
The 3.3-inch AMOLED screen is very slightly bigger than the 3-inch screen on the NX210, but not really so you'd notice. However, it does bring touchscreen capability to the party and it can also be tilted, unlike the NX210.
The new sensor 20.3 Megapixel APS-CMOS sensor is an improvement on the NX210, and the NX300 also features a new hybrid auto focus (AF) system with both phase and contrast detection. The new snapper also offers up a 1/6000 sec shutter speed and an improved 8.6fps burst mode.
Obviously we didn't get chance to test out the still capture chops during our limited time with the camera, so stay tuned for a full review.
We also didn't get a chance to try out the Wi-Fi connectivity on the Samsung stand at CES, but there's a dedicated button, rather than a mode on the top dial, which is a good start.
Along with the NX300, Samsung also announced the new NX 45mm F1.8 2D/3D lens - the first 3D-capable one-lens system which captures still and full HD video in three dimensions. This makes it the only compact system camera around that supports both 3D images and video.
Like the NX210, the Samsung NX300 looks like a very capable camera, although the camera lower down the NX range offer many of the same benefits for less money. We look forward to checking it out in full...
Samsung NX300 release date: TBC
Samsung NX300 price: TBC
View the original article here