samsung gx 30 dslr illustration based on gx 20

If you’re looking for some insight as to what the follow up to the Samsung GX-20, namely the Samsung GX-30 DSLR, (potentially) has to offer in terms of features and specifications these leaked details (which remain wholly unconfirmed) may, or may not, offer a tantalising glimpse as to what the GX-30 will bring to the table though, for the time being at least, Samsung are remaining extremely tight-lipped. Still, if the below details transpire to ring true there’s no doubt that the GX-30 is going to cause a considerable stir in the DSLR world.

According to PhotoRumors, who do not offer any insight as to their source, the Samsung GX-30 DSLR’s features and specifications are as follows (apologies for the rough and ready formatting):

  • Magnesium alloy body
  • Environmentally sealed (dust and weather resistant)
  • CMOS sensor 14.6 effective pixels (15 total pixels)
  • ISO 100-6400
  • RGB primary color filter
  • 4 channel data read-out
  • Built-in OIS system (Hyper OIS system*)
  • Dual Dust Removal system
  • DRIM Engine II image processor
  • JPEG / DNG / JPEG + DNG image format
  • Pentax KAF2 bayonet mount
  • 11 AF sensors (10 simple-cross AF sensors and center double-cross AF sensor)
  • Built-in AF illuminator LED
  • AF-S, AF-A and AF-S focus mode
  • 77 metering zones
  • Pentaprism OVF 100% coverage and 0.95X magnification
  • Ultra Clear Screen Focus
  • High continue shooting 6fps (50 high quality JPEG and 16 DNG)
  • Low continue shooting 4fps (JPEG full card and 24 DNG)
  • Pop-up flash
  • Flash Sync 1/250 (1/200 OIS on)
  • 3″Intelligent AMOLED 780K** dots swing and tilt display
  • Automatic brightness adjustment
  • Live View system
  • Live View with contrast AF, face detection and tracking AF
  • Video HD 720p/30fps (contrast AF available)
  • Exposure, ISO and aperture control on video
  • USB 2.0, Wi-Fi, HDMI and Video out connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
  • Double SD/SDHC slots
  • Lithium Ion battery SLB-2000***
  • Dimensions: 138×100x72mm
  • Weight 728gr (no battery)

*Computational based power, **800×600 resolution, ***GX10 and GX20 compatible

Admittedly, the above details are a little chaotic in terms of order, but, if these specifications are indeed a true reflection as to what the Samsung GX-30 is set to offer there’s much to get excited about – with the use of an AMOLED display and inbuilt GPS functionality being two especially interesting features.

We await official word from Samsung before we get too excited but we would not be in the least surprised if the above is indeed wholly credible – in which case, as far as we’re concerned, Samsung have a potential winner on their hands.

I had better start saving (and being especially nice to her indoors) again.

(NOTE: Header image is based a GX-20 and is for illustrative purposes only)

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