- APS-C 364.3mm2
- 19.6 megapixels
- ISO 100 - 6400
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Manufacturer URL: | Manufacturer website | Manufacturer website |
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Successor: | ||
General | ||
Model Number: | NX2000 | sd Quattro |
Alternate Model Number(s): | ||
Camera Format: | Compact System Camera | Compact System Camera |
Currently Manufactured: | No | Yes |
Retail Price: | $649.99 | $799.99 |
Street Price: | $679.99 | $699.00 |
Date Available: | 2013-05-31 | 2016-07-15 |
Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
Weight: | 8.0 oz (228 g) | 22.0 oz (625 g) |
Size: |
4.7 x
2.5 x
1.4 in. (119 x 65 x 36 mm) |
5.8 x
3.7 x
3.6 in. (147 x 95 x 91 mm) |
Waterproof: | No | No |
Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
Image Sensor | ||
Sensor Type: | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor Manufacturer: | Samsung | Foveon X3 Quattro |
Effective Megapixels: | 20.3 | 19.6 |
Sensor Format: | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor size: | 368.95mm2 (23.50mm x 15.70mm) | 364.25mm2 (23.50mm x 15.50mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 4.29 microns | 4.33 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: | 1.5x | 1.5x |
Aspect Ratio: | 3:2 | 3:2 |
Color Filter Type: | RGBG | Full Color |
Anti Aliasing Filter: | Fixed | Not needed |
Self-Cleaning: | Yes | No |
Sensor shift image stabilization: | No | No |
On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No | Yes |
DxO Sensor Score: | 75 | |
DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | 23.4 | |
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | 12.3 | |
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | 908 | |
Image Capture | ||
Image Resolution: |
5472 x 3648
(20.0 MP,
3:2), 5472 x 3080 (16.9 MP, 16:9), 3648 x 3648 (13.3 MP, 1:1), 3888 x 2592 (10.1 MP, 3:2), 3712 x 2088 (7.8 MP, 16:9), 2640 x 2640 (7.0 MP, 1:1), 2976 x 1984 (5.9 MP, 3:2), 2736 x 1824 (5.0 MP, 3:2), 2944 x 1656 (4.9 MP, 16:9), 2000 x 2000 (4.0 MP, 1:1), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 1728 x 1152 (2.0 MP, 3:2), 1024 x 1024 (1.0 MP, 1:1) |
5424 x 3616
(19.6 MP,
3:2), 4816 x 3616 (17.4 MP, 4:3), 5424 x 3048 (16.5 MP, 16:9), 3616 x 3616 (13.1 MP, 1:1), 4480 x 3616 (16.2 MP, Other), 5424 x 2328 (12.6 MP, Other), 7680 x 5120 (39.3 MP, 3:2), 6816 x 5120 (34.9 MP, 4:3), 7680 x 4320 (33.2 MP, 16:9), 5120 x 5120 (26.2 MP, 1:1), 7680 x 3296 (25.3 MP, Other), 6352 x 5120 (32.5 MP, Other) |
Image File Format: | JPEG (EXIF 2.21), MPO, .SRW 12-bit RAW, RAW+JPEG | JPEG (EXIF 2.3), Lossless compressed 14-bit X3F RAW, (Uncompressed 12-bit DNG via upcoming firmware update), RAW(X3F)+JPEG |
Continuous-mode frames/second: | 8.0 | n/a |
Video Capture | ||
Can take movies: | Yes | No |
Movie Resolution: |
1920x1080 (30p)
1920x810 (24p) 1280x720 (30p) 640x480 (30p) 320x240 (30p) |
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Movie File Format: | MP4 (H.264) with AAC stereo audio | |
Composite Video Out: | No | No |
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | n/a | n/a |
Video Usable as Viewfinder: | n/a | n/a |
HD Video Out: | Yes | Yes |
HD Video Connection: | HDMI | HDMI |
Lens & Optics | ||
Lens Mount: | Samsung NX | Sigma SA bayonet |
Lens: | Samsung 20-50mm f/3.5-5.6 II ED NX | n/a |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 30 - 77mm | |
Focal Length (actual): | 20 - 50mm | |
Zoom Ratio: | 2.50x | |
Aperture Range: | f/3.5 (wide) / f/5.6 (tele) - f/22 | |
Integrated ND Filter: | No | |
Normal Focus Range: |
28 cm to Infinity 11.0 in to Infinity |
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Macro Focus Range: | ||
Filter Thread: | 40.5mm | n/a |
Thread Type: | n/a | n/a |
Optical Image Stabilization: | No | No |
Digital Zoom: | Yes | |
Digital Zoom Values: | Up to 2x i-Zoom | |
Auto Focus | ||
Auto Focus: | Yes | Yes |
Auto Focus Type: | Contrast Detection: 21 points (normal), has single-point and 35-point closeup modes; Face Detection: Max. 10 faces; Object Tracking AF; Single AF, Continuous AF, MF, Touch AF & Shutter | Hybrid Phase/Contrast Detect AF: 9 points select mode, Free move mode (It is possible to change the size of Focus Frame to Spot, Regular and Large), Face Detection AF Mode |
Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes | Yes |
Manual Focus: | Yes | Yes |
Viewfinder | ||
Viewfinder: | No / LCD | EVF / LCD |
Viewfinder Type: | EVF: 2,360K-dot LCD, 100% coverage, 1.10x magnification, 21mm eyepoint, -4 to +2 diopter | |
Focus Peaking: | Yes | Yes |
EVF Resolution: | n/a | 2,360,000 dots |
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | 0.73x | |
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | 1.10x | |
Display | ||
Eye-level Viewfinder: | No | Yes |
Rear Display: | Yes | Yes |
Rear Display Size (inches): | 3.7 | 3.0 |
Rear Display Resolution: | 1,152,000 dots (384,000 px) | 1,620,000 dots |
Touchscreen: | Yes | No |
Articulating Screen: | No | No |
Tilt Swivel Screen: | No | No |
Selfie Screen: | No | No |
Max Playback Zoom: | ||
Top Deck Display: | No | No |
Exposure | ||
Maximum ISO (native): | 25600 | 6400 |
Minimum ISO (native): | 100 | 100 |
ISO Settings: | Auto (selectable, up to ISO 3200), 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800, 25600 (1 or 1/3 EV steps) | Auto, 100-6400 in 1/3 EV steps; Auto has programmable High/Low limits |
Auto ISO Mode: | Yes | Yes |
White Balance Settings: | Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, White Fluorescent, Neutral Fluorescent, Daylight Fluorescent, Tungsten, Flash, Custom, Kelvin Color Temp., 7-step A/B + G/M adjust | Auto, Auto (Lighting Source Priority), Daylight, Shade, Overcast, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Color Temperature, Flash, Custom 1/2/3 |
Shutter Speed Range: | 1/4000 - 30 sec | 1/4000 - 30 sec |
Bulb Mode: | Yes | Yes |
Exposure Compensation: | +/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
Metering Modes: | 221-segment Multi, Center-weighted, Spot | Evaluative, center-weighted average, spot |
Program Auto Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
Aperture Priority: | Yes | Yes |
Shutter Priority: | Yes | Yes |
Full Manual Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
Creative Exposure Modes: | Smart Mode: Beauty Face, Landscape, Macro, Action Freeze, Rich Tone, Panorama, Waterfall, Silhouette, Sunset, Night, Fireworks, Light Trace, Creative Shot, Best Face; Smart Filter: Vignetting, Minature, Colored Pencil, Watercolor, Wash Drawing, Oil Sketch, Ink Sketch, Acryl, Negative, Selective Color (R/G/B/Y 4 Colors); Smart Range+; HDR | Color modes: Standard, Vivid, Neutral, Portrait, Landscape, Cinema, Sunset Red, Forest Green, FOV Classic Blue, FOV Classic Yellow, Monochrome |
Self Timer: | 2-30 seconds | 2 or 10 seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): | ||
High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
Flash | ||
Built-in Flash: | No | No |
Flash Modes: | Smart Flash, Auto, Auto+Red-eye reduction, Fill-in, Fill-in+Red-eye reduction, 1st Curtain, 2nd Curtain, Off | n/a |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | 8.0 m / 26.2 ft. | n/a |
Flash Range Description: | Bundled SEF8A flash has GN 8m at ISO 100 | n/a |
Max Flash Sync: | 1/180 | 1/180 |
Flash Exposure Compensation: | +/- 2.0 EV in 0.5EV steps | +/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps |
External Flash Connection: | Hot shoe | Hot Shoe, PC Socket |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | No | |
Image Storage | ||
Usable Memory Types: | microSD / microSDHC / microSDXC | SD / SDHC / SDXC |
UHS Support: | UHS-I | |
Other Memory: | UHS-I compliant | |
Dual Card Slots: | No | No |
RAW Capture Support: | Yes | Yes |
Uncompressed Format: | .SRW 12-bit RAW, RAW+JPEG | Lossless compressed 14-bit X3F RAW, (Uncompressed 12-bit DNG via upcoming firmware update), RAW(X3F)+JPEG |
Movie File Format: | MP4 (H.264) with AAC stereo audio | |
Included Memory: | No memory included | No memory included |
Included Memory Type: | ||
Connectivity | ||
Built-In Wi-Fi: | Yes | No |
NFC: | No | |
Bluetooth: | No | No |
Built-In GPS: | No | No |
Microphone Jack: | No | No |
Headphone Jack: | No | No |
External Connections: | USB 2.0 High Speed,WiFi | USB 3.0 Super Speed |
PictBridge Compliant: | Yes | No |
DPOF Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
Remote Control: | Yes | Yes |
Remote Control Type: | Optional wired (SR2NX02) via USB | Optional wired (Cable Release Switch CR-3) |
Connections (extended): | Micro (Type D) HDMI | Mini (Type-C) HDMI |
Performance Timing | ||
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | ||
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): | ||
Camera penalizes early shutter press? | ||
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 8.0 | |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | ||
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 3.6 | |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): | 14 | |
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | ||
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): | ||
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): | ||
Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | ||
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): | ||
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): | ||
Shutter Lag (manual focus): | ||
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | ||
Shutter Lag (prefocused): | ||
Shutter Lag (notes): | ||
Startup Time: | ||
Play -> Record Time: | ||
Flash cycle time, full power: | ||
Power | ||
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | 340 shots | |
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | ||
Battery Life, Video: | ||
Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary BP1130 | Proprietary BP-61 |
Usable Battery Types: | Lithium-ion rechargeable | Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary BP1130 lithium-ion rechargeable | 1 x Proprietary BP-61 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: | Adobe Lightroom, iLauncher | SIGMA Photo Pro Download |
OS Compatibility: | Windows XP SP2 / Vista / 7 / 8, Mac OS 10.5+ | Windows, Mac OS |
Miscellaneous | ||
Notes & Features: | 3.7" capacitive touch panel LCD, DRIMe IV engine, 8fps burst mode, Smart Camera 2.0, built-in Wi-Fi (IEEE 802.11b/g/n) and NFC, AutoShare. Bundle includes Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 4, SEF8A flash and 20-50mm f/3.5-5.6 kit lens. Available in white, black or pink. |