Samsung's entry NX mirrorless — 20.3MP APS-C CMOS, Wi-Fi, 1080p video, 8fps, NX mount, launched 2012.
The Samsung NX1000 was the entry-level body in Samsung's NX mirrorless system, announced in April 2012 alongside the NX20 and NX210. It brought the same 20-megapixel sensor as its pricier siblings to a lighter, simpler body aimed at compact upgraders, and was typically bundled with the 20-50mm kit zoom.
It used a 20.3-megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor (23.4x15.6mm, 1.5x crop) with the Samsung NX lens mount, ISO 100-12800 and up to 8fps continuous shooting. Video ran to 1080p, with slow and fast motion options. A fixed 3in LCD handled composition — there is no viewfinder — and built-in Wi-Fi allowed transfer to phones and direct sharing, a novelty in 2012. The body weighed just 222g and supported Samsung's i-Function lens control.
It suits beginners and travellers wanting DSLR-class image quality in a small package. The sensor still delivers strong detail and clean files by modern standards, though contrast-detect autofocus is leisurely for action. The NX lens range covers most needs but is no longer in production, so system growth means buying used glass.
Samsung exited cameras in the mid-2010s, so check ecosystem items carefully: the BP1030-type battery and chargers are third-party only now, and NX lenses hold their value. Confirm Wi-Fi and the LCD work, look for sensor dust visible at small apertures, and test the shutter at various speeds. Bodies sold without a lens need a used NX lens sourced separately.