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NX1 vs NX30

Started Sep 15, 2014 | Discussions
Todd3608 Contributing Member • Posts: 785
NX1 vs NX30
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Wow - the NX1 looks great.  However, for a casual photographer like myself, I would rather save the $1000 (based on $599 price with 18-55 at Adorama) and buy the NX30 with all the lenses I will ever need versus spending the money on the NX1.  For someone more serious, the NX1 looks great and is actually not overpriced like the Galaxy NX was.

I see both having their place in the Samsung lineup and do not overlap at all.  Samsung should gain some market share with this one.

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jennyrae Senior Member • Posts: 2,690
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I take NX1. it is completely new and different camera. new sensor, AF system are main feature but a lot comes with it. NX30 for budget.

simontramper
simontramper Senior Member • Posts: 2,405
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I take NX1. it is completely new and different camera. new sensor, AF system are main feature but a lot comes with it. NX30 for budget.

I will be taking NX1 as well plus it's 14bit RAW
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(unknown member) Regular Member • Posts: 287
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I agree with Jenny, and I own an NX30. The video features look immense. And uncompressed 4:2:2 output

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jonathanj
jonathanj Contributing Member • Posts: 999
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I agree with you, I won't be upgrading my NX30 to an NX1 unless an amazing deal comes along (e.g. something heavy discounting with the 16-50). But I'm happy to see the NX1 as it means

  • more customers, therefore more demand for more and better lenses, and a bigger second hand / accessories ecosystem
  • the technology will trickle down in the NX40 and NX400 in the next year or so for the rest of us
  • downward pressure on the price on the NX30 (and NX40) as they won't be flagship cameras any more

So it's a win whichever camera you buy!

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viking79
viking79 Forum Pro • Posts: 14,157
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I agree with everyone The NX30 still has its spot, but the NX1 is what I am ordering and keeping my NX30 as a backup.

I wish they sold it as a kit with 50-150mm as well. Great for those of us who already have the 16-50 but want to save a few bucks on the 50-150mm, which I also want.  Have to wait though.  Too bad you can't rent the Samsung gear anywhere.

Eric

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Chris62 Contributing Member • Posts: 693
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Hmmm..I need a friend from USA because I suspect the prices in EU will be the same but in EURO currency...

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Daniel1977
Daniel1977 Senior Member • Posts: 1,013
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At Poland you can rent stuff for two weeks without charge from Samsung Showroom.

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tjobbe
tjobbe Senior Member • Posts: 1,430
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Chris62 wrote:

Hmmm..I need a friend from USA because I suspect the prices in EU will be the same but in EURO currency...

the german ones as per press release

Die Samsung NX1 ist ab Oktober 2014 zu einem UVP von 1.499 Euro (nur Gehäuse) im Handel erhältlich. Der Batteriegriff ED-VGNX01 wird für 249 Euro zur Verfügung stehen. Das Teleobjektiv 50-150 mm F2.8 S ED OIS kommt für 1.599 Euro (UVP) in den Handel.

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Chris62 Contributing Member • Posts: 693
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Daniel1977 wrote:

At Poland you can rent stuff for two weeks without charge from Samsung Showroom.

Thanks Daniel but I want to buy NX1 not to rent (but maybe it would be nice to try the new tool)

But, OK I do not have to buy right now, maybe within 3-4 months something will change to better.

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Kaziklu Senior Member • Posts: 1,301
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tjobbe wrote:

Chris62 wrote:

Hmmm..I need a friend from USA because I suspect the prices in EU will be the same but in EURO currency...

the german ones as per press release

Die Samsung NX1 ist ab Oktober 2014 zu einem UVP von 1.499 Euro (nur Gehäuse) im Handel erhältlich. Der Batteriegriff ED-VGNX01 wird für 249 Euro zur Verfügung stehen. Das Teleobjektiv 50-150 mm F2.8 S ED OIS kommt für 1.599 Euro (UVP) in den Handel.

Nice that is actually a little cheaper then I expect the 50-150 to be.. nice.. the body only price is dead on.. and I want it body only. $249 isn't bad for the Grip.... 
I say that because I expect the USD prices to be same just in USD.

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Kaziklu Senior Member • Posts: 1,301
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viking79 wrote:

Have to wait though. Too bad you can't rent the Samsung gear anywhere.

Eric

Hopefully this will change that

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arbuz Senior Member • Posts: 2,247
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Daniel1977 wrote:

At Poland you can rent stuff for two weeks without charge from Samsung Showroom.

I didn't see you here for a long time. I may use that renting option. Will they rent NX1 though?

How about your upgrade? I see the same old gear in your signature

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jennyrae Senior Member • Posts: 2,690
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nice to see you back.

Daniel1977
Daniel1977 Senior Member • Posts: 1,013
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Really long time didn't looked at the forum.

I have a lot of activities outside shooting.

My two treasure occupy us a lot of time.

As for hardware changes.
If everything will be fine, this is a chance to change the camera.

Possible that it will be NX1.

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hootsmon Contributing Member • Posts: 903
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Welcome back Daniel1977

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bryguy
bryguy Regular Member • Posts: 144
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I agree with you, I won't be upgrading my NX30 to an NX1 unless an amazing deal comes along (e.g. something heavy discounting with the 16-50). But I'm happy to see the NX1 as it means

  • more customers, therefore more demand for more and better lenses, and a bigger second hand / accessories ecosystem
  • the technology will trickle down in the NX40 and NX400 in the next year or so for the rest of us
  • downward pressure on the price on the NX30 (and NX40) as they won't be flagship cameras any more

So it's a win whichever camera you buy!

Excellent points!

I'm hoping to see some great improvements in a NX400, particularly an EVF and a wireless TTL flash implementation.

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Ramon94
Ramon94 Regular Member • Posts: 125
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Sounds good, makes me even consider buying it in the near future

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OrdinarilyInordinate
OrdinarilyInordinate Veteran Member • Posts: 3,741
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bryguy wrote:

I agree with you, I won't be upgrading my NX30 to an NX1 unless an amazing deal comes along (e.g. something heavy discounting with the 16-50). But I'm happy to see the NX1 as it means

  • more customers, therefore more demand for more and better lenses, and a bigger second hand / accessories ecosystem
  • the technology will trickle down in the NX40 and NX400 in the next year or so for the rest of us
  • downward pressure on the price on the NX30 (and NX40) as they won't be flagship cameras any more

So it's a win whichever camera you buy!

Excellent points!

I'm hoping to see some great improvements in a NX400, particularly an EVF and a wireless TTL flash implementation.

Same here--NX400 will probably be my next camera sometime in a year because of the EVF.  In the meantime, I'm really enjoying taking photos with my NX300M while on a multi-country trip in Europe--I love primes, but the kit lens is pulling its weight really well in terms of sharpness and detail.  And again, in case Samsung browses this forum every once in a while, I hope there will be more affordable high range zooms released! (70-300mm, 18-105mm or 18-135mm or similar for kit replacement, etc.)

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Harleysoftail
Harleysoftail Contributing Member • Posts: 506
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It will be NX1 for me!

I just bought the NX30 a month ago (when my NX20 got wet and died) and I do like it but I have been anxiously waiting for the arrival of the NX1 and LOVE everything I see.

Wasn't sure after watching the video if the NX1 also has the "tiltable EVF" - it is a feature on the NX30 which I REALLY like.

Congratulations Samsung!  I hope this camera gets the attention it deserves.

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