- APS-C 366.6mm2
- 24.3 megapixels
- ISO 100 - 819,200
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Manufacturer URL: | Manufacturer website | Manufacturer website |
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Successor: | ||
General | ||
Model Number: | NX11 | KP |
Alternate Model Number(s): | ||
Camera Format: | Compact System Camera | SLR |
Currently Manufactured: | No | Yes |
Retail Price: | $649.00 | $1099.50 |
Street Price: | $998.99 | |
Date Available: | 2011-02-28 | 2017-02-25 |
Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
Weight: | 12.5 oz (353 g) |
24.7 oz
(699 g)
includes batteries |
Size: |
4.8 x
3.4 x
1.6 in. (123 x 87 x 40 mm) |
5.2 x
4.0 x
3.0 in. (132 x 101 x 76 mm) |
Waterproof: | No | No |
Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
Image Sensor | ||
Sensor Type: | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor Manufacturer: | Samsung | |
Effective Megapixels: | 14.6 | 24.3 |
Sensor Format: | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor size: | 369.72mm2 (23.7mm x 15.6mm) | 366.6mm2 (23.50mm x 15.60mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 5.16 microns | 3.91 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: | n/a | 1.5x |
Aspect Ratio: | 3:2 | 3:2 |
Color Filter Type: | RGBG | RGBG |
Anti Aliasing Filter: | Fixed | Optional |
Self-Cleaning: | Yes | Yes |
Sensor shift image stabilization: | No | Yes |
On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No | No |
DxO Sensor Score: | 63 | |
DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | 22.7 | |
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | 10.8 | |
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | 553 | |
Image Capture | ||
Image Resolution: |
4592 x 3056
(14.0 MP,
3:2), 4592 x 2584 (11.9 MP, 16:9), 3056 x 3056 (9.3 MP, 1:1), 3872 x 2592 (10.0 MP, Other), 3872 x 2176 (8.4 MP, 16:9), 2592 x 2592 (6.7 MP, 1:1), 3008 x 2000 (6.0 MP, 3:2), 3008 x 1688 (5.1 MP, 16:9), 2000 x 2000 (4.0 MP, 1:1), 1920 x 1280 (2.5 MP, 3:2), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 1280 x 1280 (1.6 MP, 1:1) |
6016 x 4000
(24.1 MP,
3:2), 4608 x 3072 (14.2 MP, 3:2), 3072 x 2048 (6.3 MP, 3:2), 1920 x 1280 (2.5 MP, 3:2) |
Image File Format: | JPEG (EXIF 2.21), RAW (SRW) | JPEG (EXIF 2.30), 14-bit RAW (.PEF, .DNG), RAW+JPEG |
Continuous-mode frames/second: | n/a | 7.1 |
Video Capture | ||
Can take movies: | Yes | Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
1280x720 (30)
640x480 (30 ) 32 (30) |
1920x1080 (60i/50i/30p/25p/24p)
1280x720 (60p/50p) |
Movie File Format: | MP4 (H.264), AAC (Sound) | MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 (MOV), Motion JPEG (AVI) for interval movie record |
Composite Video Out: | Yes | No |
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | Yes | n/a |
Video Usable as Viewfinder: | n/a | |
HD Video Out: | Yes | |
HD Video Connection: | HDMI | |
Lens & Optics | ||
Lens Mount: | Samsung NX | Pentax K (KA/KAF/KAF2/3/4) |
Lens: | Samsung 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 OIS i-Function | n/a |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 27 - 83mm | |
Focal Length (actual): | 18 - 55mm | |
Zoom Ratio: | 3.00x | |
Aperture Range: | f/3.5 (W) / f/5.6 (T) - f/22 | |
Integrated ND Filter: | No | |
Normal Focus Range: |
28 cm to Infinity 11.0 in to Infinity |
|
Macro Focus Range: | ||
Filter Thread: | 58.0mm | n/a |
Thread Type: | n/a | n/a |
Optical Image Stabilization: | Yes | No |
Digital Zoom: | No | |
Digital Zoom Values: | n/a | |
Auto Focus | ||
Auto Focus: | Yes | Yes |
Auto Focus Type: | Contrast Detect: 1 point (Free selection) Multi: Normal 15points, Close Up 35 points Face Detection: Max 10 faces | SAFOX 11 TTL phase-matching - 27 points (25 cross type focus points in the center), Auto (27 AF points), Zone select, Select, Expanded Area (S, M, L), Spot; Contrast detection AF in Live View with Face detection, Tracking, Multiple AF points, Select, Spot AF area modes |
Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes | Yes |
Manual Focus: | Yes | Yes |
Viewfinder | ||
Viewfinder: | EVF / LCD | Optical / LCD |
Viewfinder Type: | EVF: 921,000 dot VGA (640 x 480 pixel), 100% coverage, 0.86x magnification, 20.2mm Eyepoint, -4 to +2 Diopter | SLR type; eye-level pentaprism, ~100% coverage, 0.95x mag., 23.3mm eyepoint (from center of lens), -2.5 to +1.5 diopter, interchangeable Natural-Bright-Matte III focusing screen |
Focus Peaking: | No | Yes |
EVF Resolution: | n/a | |
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | 0.57x | 0.63x |
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | 0.86x | 0.95x |
Display | ||
Eye-level Viewfinder: | Yes | Yes |
Rear Display: | Yes | Yes |
Rear Display Size (inches): | 3.0 | 3.0 |
Rear Display Resolution: | 614,000 dots | 921,600 dots (307,200 px) |
Touchscreen: | No | No |
Articulating Screen: | No | Yes |
Tilt Swivel Screen: | No | No |
Selfie Screen: | No | No |
Max Playback Zoom: | 16.0x | |
Top Deck Display: | No | No |
Exposure | ||
Maximum ISO (native): | 819200 | |
Minimum ISO (native): | 100 | |
ISO Settings: | Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200 (1EV or 1/3EV step) | Auto, 100-819200 (1, 1/2 or 1/3 EV steps) |
Auto ISO Mode: | Yes | Yes |
White Balance Settings: | Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent (W, N, D), Tungsten, Flash, Custom, K (Manual) | Auto, Multi Auto WB, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Fluorescent Light (D: Daylight Color, N:Daylight White, W:Cool White, L:Warm White), Tungsten Light, Flash, CTE, Manual (up to 3 settings), Color Temperature (up to 3 settings) |
Shutter Speed Range: | 1/4000 - 30 sec | 1/24000 - 30 sec |
Bulb Mode: | Yes | Yes |
Exposure Compensation: | +/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
Metering Modes: | 247 (19 x 13) segment Multi, Center-weighted, Spot | TTL open-aperture with 86K-pixel RGB sensor: Multi-segment, Center-weighted and Spot |
Program Auto Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
Aperture Priority: | Yes | Yes |
Shutter Priority: | Yes | Yes |
Full Manual Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
Creative Exposure Modes: | Lens Priority, Sound Picture, Panorama, Scene (Beauty shot, Children, Close Up, Text, Sunset, Dawn, Backlight, Fireworks, Beach & Snow, Night, Portrait, Landscape, Sports) | Sensitivity Priority, Shutter & Aperture Priority, USER1, USER2, USER3, USER4, USER5; HDR: Auto, HDR1, HDR2, HDR3, Advanced HDR, Exposure bracket value; Highlight Correction; Shadow Correction; Flat, Bleach Bypass, Reversal Film, Monochrome, Cross Processing; Pixel Shift Resolution (Motion Correction ON/OFF); Digital filters (Extract Color, Replace Color, Toy Camera, Retro, High Contrast, Shading, Invert Color, Unicolor Bold, Bold Monochrome) |
Self Timer: | 2 - 30 sec. (1 sec. step) seconds | 2 or 12 seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): | Yes | |
High Resolution Composite: | No | 24.0 megapixels |
Flash | ||
Built-in Flash: | Yes | Yes |
Flash Modes: | Smart Flash, Auto, Auto + Red-eye reduction, Fill-in, Fill-in + Red-eye reduction, 1st Curtain, 2nd Curtain, OFF | P-TTL; Auto Flash Discharge (Scene Analyze Auto), Auto Flash + Red-eye Reduction (Scene Analyze Auto) Flash On, Flash On+ Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync, Manual Flash Discharge (Full-1/128), Wireless (Controller) |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | 11.0 m / 36.1 ft. | 6.0 m / 19.7 ft. |
Flash Range Description: | Lens dependent | GN=6m (ISO 100) |
Max Flash Sync: | 1/180 | 1/180 |
Flash Exposure Compensation: | +/- 2.0 EV in 0.5EV steps | -2 to +1 EV in 0.5EV steps |
External Flash Connection: | Hot shoe | Hot Shoe |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | Full TTL exposure | |
Image Storage | ||
Usable Memory Types: | SD / SDHC | SD / SDHC / SDXC |
UHS Support: | UHS-I | |
Other Memory: | ||
Dual Card Slots: | No | No |
RAW Capture Support: | Yes | Yes |
Uncompressed Format: | RAW (SRW) | 14-bit RAW (.PEF, .DNG), RAW+JPEG |
Movie File Format: | MP4 (H.264), AAC (Sound) | MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 (MOV), Motion JPEG (AVI) for interval movie record |
Included Memory: | No memory included | |
Included Memory Type: | ||
Connectivity | ||
Built-In Wi-Fi: | No | Yes |
NFC: | No | |
Bluetooth: | No | No |
Built-In GPS: | No | No |
Microphone Jack: | No | Yes |
Headphone Jack: | No | No |
External Connections: | USB 2.0 High Speed | USB 2.0 High Speed,WiFi |
PictBridge Compliant: | Yes | No |
DPOF Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
Remote Control: | Yes | Yes |
Remote Control Type: | Option Wired (SR9NX01) | Optional Wired or IR |
Connections (extended): | DC Power Input Connector, Wired Remote | USB 2.0 Micro B (SlimPort compatable; SlimPort-HDMI adapter required for HDMI output), 3.5mm external stereo mic / cable switch jack, external power terminal |
Performance Timing | ||
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | <0.3 | |
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): | ||
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): | ||
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): | <0.3 | |
Camera penalizes early shutter press? | No | |
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 7.1 | |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 35 | |
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 7.0 | |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): | 10 | |
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 7.1 | |
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): | 8 | |
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): | 0.09 seconds | |
Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | ||
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): | ||
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): | 0.284 seconds | |
Shutter Lag (manual focus): | 0.083 seconds | |
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | 0.40 seconds | |
Shutter Lag (prefocused): | 0.083 seconds | |
Shutter Lag (notes): | ||
Startup Time: | 1.4 seconds | |
Play -> Record Time: | 0.2 seconds | |
Flash cycle time, full power: | 1.4 seconds | |
Power | ||
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | 400 shots | |
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | 390 shots | |
Battery Life, Video: | ||
Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary BP1310 | Proprietary D-LI109 |
Usable Battery Types: | Lithium-ion rechargeable | Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary BP1310 Lithium-ion rechargeable | 1 x Proprietary D-LI109 Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes | Yes |
Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | Yes | |
Internal Charging Supported: | No | |
Software | ||
Included Software: | Intelli-Studio 3.0, Samsung RAW Converter 4, Adobe Reader | Software CD-ROM includes Digital Camera Utility 5 |
OS Compatibility: | Windows XP SP2 / Vista / 7 | |
Miscellaneous | ||
Notes & Features: | Available in black or silver. At launch, Pentax will be including all three interchangeable grips in the product bundle in the US market. |