Does NX1 body deserve a multiple aspect-ratio sensor?

hootsmon wrote:

First let me say this poll is pure speculation on my part, based on nothing more than some rumoured NX1 specs.Therefore, please take everything you read here with a teaspoon of salt.

The future often starts with present speculations...

Here's my reasoning: I think a 'pro' body (like the NX1) deserves a sensor that can natively support multiple aspect-ratios, including 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9. By 'natively', I'm referring to a sensor that's oversized enough to capture all 4 aspect-ratios while maximising the effective image-circle covered by the NX mount.

There's plenty of prior-art for multiple aspect-ratio sensors, including Panasonic GH2, GH3 & GH4.

AFAIK the GH2 has such a sensor, the GH3 has not and the GH4 perhaps (not).

But I'm thinking NX1 needs to go one better, by capturing 1:1 as well.

...you probably mean bigger?

Why 1:1 ratio?

• Well 1:1 is often used by pros with MF equipment for a start.
• Plus, 1:1 allows you to maximize the amount of sensor real-estate covered by a given image-circle.
• Finally, I respect Kirk Tuck's opinion, when he says good things about composing at 1:1 aspect ratio.

So... what do you think?

I like the idea and  I'm hoping since years, that a manufacturer is crazy enough to pull one out...

...maybe we have to convince the marketing guys in a subtle way to deliver something unique for Samsung...

...something that puts a dent into the current camera market.

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A old rangefinder style camera from a new manufacturer like Samsung is cold coffee in comparison to this new approach in digital cameras for the broad digital consumer market.

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If I had to decide, I would give it a try...

...because even if the camera would not sell well, it would have a huge impact marketing wise...

...and therefore maybe a lot more effective than a normal marketing campaign.

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However, I would opt for at least a 32 MP sensor in this case...

...that also the conventional marketing has a good ground to start from.