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<td>The SAMSUNG NX10 has a DSLR-sized sensor packed in a mirror-less, interchangeable lens body. Samsung got a ton of attention for this model as it was the first camera of its' kind to sport a mirror-less body with an APS-C sensor.&nbsp;

The NX10 gets huge brownie points for its speed where the auto-focus is very quick, even comparable to DSLR speeds. It promises to deliver excellent image quality, and it does not disappoint in that respect.</td>
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	<li>Released in January 2010</li>
	<li>Comes with 18-55mm NX lens</li>
	<li>3-inch AMOLED screen for great display</li>
	<li>14.6 megapixels</li>
	<li>Manual controls and Smart Auto function</li>
	<li>720p HD video recording</li>
	<li>Mirrorless camera, interchangeable lenses</li>
	<li>Suggested price of US $700 (with kit lens)</li>
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	<li>Stylish</li>
	<li>Accessible and well-labeled controls</li>
	<li>Awesome AMOLED  display</li>
	<li>Quick auto focus</li>
	<li>Excellent image quality</li>
	<li>Performs exceptionally in low-light</li>
	<li>Captures nice videos</li>
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	<li>No in body image stabilization system</li>
	<li>Insufficient lineup of system lenses</li>
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 Proud beginner
 Casual photographer
 Point &amp; shoot photo fan
<strong>√ DSLR photo fan</strong>
 Advanced photographer

The SAMSUNG NX10 is geared towards those photographers who want to move up a level from a point-and-shoot but at the same, have reservations with the sheer size and intricacy of a DSLR.[/tab] [tab id="5"]SAMSUNG NX10 is an excellent camera choice offering performance and quality on par with a DSLR but with a compact body.
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<strong>Build Quality &amp; Design: Styled like a mini-DSLR.</strong>

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The NX10 is available in black and titan silver and prides itself on a robust and solid construction, despite being made of only polycarbonate material. A camera which is very pleasing to hold, it is compact and looks like a mini-DSLR, unlike its Panasonic and Olympus counterparts which are more retro and boxy in shape. The textured rubber handgrip is enlarged enough to allow for a firm secure grasp on the camera. With regards to the weight, the NX10 is really just the right size, not too heavy but substantial enough to feel sturdy.

The NX10 has a built-in electronic viewfinder which according to <a href="http://www.photographyblog.com/reviews/samsung_nx10_review/conclusion/">PhotographyBlog</a> is “much better than most other systems, although not quite as good as the Panasonic cameras.” The NX10 is also equipped with a 3-inch AMOLED screen.

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<strong>Controls &amp; Ergonomics: Easy to access.</strong>

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All of the controls on the SAMSUNG NX10 are right at your fingertips, where they are well-labelled, quick and comfortably accessible.

<a href="http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/samsungnx10/page29.asp">DPReview</a> gave the NX10 plus points for this.  “The NX10 is a well thought-out piece of kit and it's obvious that a lot of effort has been put into making sure that photographers have access to the things they're likely to want to change… The result is a generally pleasant photographic experience. The interface is good looking and, just as importantly, quick and easy to use.”

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<strong>Shooting Performance: Great response time with automatic controls. </strong>

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When you buy a SAMSUNG NX10, you'll get a camera thats quick in terms of timing and performance. The NX10’s shutter lag is almost instantaneous when pre-focused while it only takes approximately 4/10 of a second with autofocus. The camera is also quick to power up as it only takes one (1) second for the camera to capture an image from power on. It shoots 3 frames per second in burst mode shooting and auto focusing is also fast.

The kit lens performs well for everyday snap shots and it can deliver nice photos across all zoom ranges. The NX10 does well in low light conditions, thanks to its large size APS-C CMOS sensor. You can achieve nice photos at ISO 100 – 800 and images at ISO 1600 – 3200 will be useable, but with noticeably more noise.

The NX10 provides great automatic controls, which is ideal for beginners. It also offers some in-depth manual controls but it may leave the more experienced photographer wanting more manual features.

There are only three (3) NX lenses available at this time: 18-55mm, 55-200mm, and the 30mm f/2.0 pancake lens. The NX10 does not have an in-body image stabilization system, this feature is incorporated into the lenses.

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<strong>Image Quality: Reliable exposure and color. </strong>

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Many of the camera review sites attest to the excellent image quality that the SAMSUNG NX10 can produce. You'll get nicely exposed photos with good color rendition and white balance.  Though, you may find the contrast can be a bit strong at times. Since the NX10 has some difficulty handling digital noise, some of the very fine details may be lost meaning you may want to shoot in RAW to compensate.

And what about HD video? The NX10 produces pleasing videos, one could even say they were comparable to digital camcorder quality when shooting both indoors and outdoors.

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<strong>Special Features: AMOLED screen, Smart Range.</strong>

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As mentioned earlier, the NX10 has a slick AMOLED or Active Matrix Organic Light Emitting Diode screen which trumps a traditional LCD screen on any given day. With AMOLED technology, the user can clearly view photos in bright daylight and in very wide angle. An AMOLED screen also uses less power, leaving you with more battery to take those great photos!

The NX10 also has a Smart Range feature which allows the user to control the highlights and shadows in high-contrast situations like bright daylight sun. Using the Smart Range feature, you'll get photos that have brighter brights and darker darks, and better contrast overall.

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<strong>The Beginners' Lens Ratings</strong>

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This table will help you evaluate the usefulness of a camera according to various photographic situations. These ratings are based on our photographers’ experience, taking into consideration the features and reviewed performances of the camera:

•	1 flash is a poor performance;

•	5 flashes heralds a stellar performance.

The notes column features observations from advanced photographers. Feel free to agree/disagree in the comments below.
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<td style="border: 0px solid #e08270;">Action / Children</td>
<td style="border: 0px solid #e08270;">3 flashes</td>
<td style="border: 0px solid #e08270;">The NX10 is a snappy camera and takes good action shots with its 3 fps continuous shooting.</td>
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<td style="border: 0px solid #e08270;">Landscape / Architecture</td>
<td style="border: 0px solid #e08270;">3  flashes</td>
<td style="border: 0px solid #e08270;">The NX10 produces photos with sharp detail, which is great for landscape and architecture.</td>
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<td style="border: 0px solid #e08270;">Low light</td>
<td style="border: 0px solid #e08270;">4 flashes</td>
<td style="border: 0px solid #e08270;">Featuring a 14.6 megapixel APS-C sized CMOS sensor, the NX10 is highly capable of producing excellent photos in low light conditions.</td>
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<td style="border: 0px solid #e08270;">Portrait</td>
<td style="border: 0px solid #e08270;">4 flashes</td>
<td style="border: 0px solid #e08270;">The large sensor makes portraits with blurred backgrounds very achievable. Couple this with the 30mm f/2.0 pancake lens and you'll have a winner!</td>
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<td style="border: 0px solid #e08270;">Rough conditions</td>
<td style="border: 0px solid #e08270;">3.5 flashes</td>
<td style="border: 0px solid #e08270;">The build of this camera is best suited to normal conditions, but it is fine is slightly rougher conditions for a short time.</td>
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<td style="border: 0px solid #e08270;">Safari-like</td>
<td style="border: 0px solid #e08270;">3 flashes</td>
<td style="border: 0px solid #e08270;">The can easily capture far-away subjects. Partner it with a 55-200mm for best results.</td>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>CATEGORY		:	Bridge</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>TOTAL RATING	:	20.5 / 30</strong></p>
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<strong>The Verdict (Extended version)</strong>

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SAMSUNG NX10 is an excellent choice of a camera that offers performance and quality on par with DSLR, with a nice compact body.

The NX10 is Samsung's first attempt at producing a compact camera with a DSLR sensor. Pitted against the likes of Panasonic and Olympus the Samsung NX10 poses serious competition in this category.

<a href="http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/samsungnx10/page29.asp">DPReview </a>aptly put it. “Overall, it's hard not to be impressed by the NX10. It's the smallest interchangeable lens APS-C camera we've ever tested and, despite Samsung being a relative newcomer to the sector, it's generally very well done.”

Though the NX10 naturally has its own flaws, overall it remains a useful camera that is a pleasure to shoot with.

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<strong>Review Digest</strong>

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<td style="border-width: 0px; border-style: solid;"><strong><a rel="shadowbox;width=1000;height=640" href="http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/SamsungNX10/">DPReview.com</a></strong></td>
<td style="border-width: 0px; border-style: solid;">“It's a small, likeable camera that is readily capable of matching the image quality of its peers but a few minor failings prevent it standing out in a sector full of highly capable cameras.”</td>
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<td style="border-width: 0px; border-style: solid;"><strong><a rel="shadowbox;width=1000;height=640" href="http://www.imaging-resource.com/PRODS/NX10/NX10A.HTM">Imaging-resource.com</a></strong></td>
<td style="border-width: 0px; border-style: solid;">"“I can't help feeling pretty positive about the Samsung NX10... The optics were great, the form and function were great, and the Samsung NX10 was fast and fun to shoot.”"</td>
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<td style="border-width: 0px; border-style: solid;"><strong><a rel="shadowbox;width=1000;height=640" href="http://www.steves-digicams.com/camera-reviews/samsung/nx10/steves-conclusion-72.html">Steves-digicams.com</a></strong></td>
<td style="border-width: 0px; border-style: solid;">““This is a powerful camera that offers excellent image quality, robust performance, loads of creative outlets with various exposure modes options, and great HD video; all packed into a compact frame.”</td>
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<td style="border-width: 0px; border-style: solid;"><strong><a rel="shadowbox;width=1000;height=640" href="http://www.photographyblog.com/reviews/samsung_nx10_review/conclusion/">Photographyblog.com</a></strong></td>
<td style="border-width: 0px; border-style: solid;">“So, if you don't mind buying into the closed Samsung system (and why should you when there are 5 more lenses on the way this year alone), and you can live with the slightly bigger lenses, then the NX10 is well worth your close attention...”</td>
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<td style="border-width: 0px; border-style: solid;"><strong><a rel="shadowbox;width=1000;height=640" href="http://www.digitalcamerareview.com/default.asp?newsID=4340&amp;p=3">DigitalCameraReview.com</a></strong></td>
<td style="border-width: 0px; border-style: solid;">“With Sony throwing its hat into the ring with the NEX 3/5, things are heating up in this class, but the NX10 is a cool way to go if you think that mirrorless is more.”</td>
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