Drop an SRW RAW file from your Samsung NX1 and get the exact shutter actuation count in seconds — processed entirely in your browser, never uploaded anywhere.
Check Shutter Count →The Samsung NX1 (2014) was Samsung's flagship APS-C mirrorless camera and their most advanced camera release before exiting the consumer camera market in 2016. It packed a groundbreaking 28.2 MP BSI APS-C CMOS sensor, 4K/30p video, 15 fps continuous shooting, and phase-detect AF covering 90% of the frame — specs that rivalled much more expensive competition at the time.
Today the NX1 is a popular used-market buy for photographers who want a high-resolution APS-C body at a low price. Knowing the shutter count is especially important here, since official Samsung service has ended and third-party parts availability is narrowing.
| Model | Release | Sensor | Rated Shutter Life | RAW Format |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samsung NX1 | 2014 | 28.2 MP APS-C BSI | ~150,000 | SRW |
| Samsung NX500 (compact sibling) | 2015 | 28.2 MP APS-C BSI | ~100,000 | SRW |
| Samsung NX300 (mid-range) | 2013 | 20.3 MP APS-C | ~100,000 | SRW |
Given the discontinued status of the Samsung NX ecosystem, shutter count matters more than usual. A high-count NX1 with no repair path is a greater risk than a high-count Nikon or Sony body where service parts remain available.
| Actuation Count | % of Rated Life | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 0 – 15,000 | 0 – 10 % | Very low use — near new |
| 15,000 – 45,000 | 10 – 30 % | Low use — good condition |
| 45,000 – 90,000 | 30 – 60 % | Moderate use — typical for an active photographer |
| 90,000 – 130,000 | 60 – 87 % | High use — negotiate; third-party shutter service likely needed soon |
| 130,000 + | 87 %+ | Near or past rated life — budget for shutter replacement before buying |
The Samsung NX1 stores the shutter count in the Samsung MakerNote of every SRW RAW file. ShutterCount reads this tag directly in your browser — the file is never transmitted to any server.
Samsung's SRW format embeds the actuation counter in the proprietary MakerNote block. This value is a permanent hardware counter that persists across battery changes and firmware updates and cannot be reset without physical shutter replacement.
Yes. In full electronic shutter mode, the NX1 bypasses the mechanical curtain entirely. Electronic shutter exposures do not increment the mechanical shutter counter. Only frames taken with the mechanical or electronic first-curtain shutter modes count toward wear.
Not reliably. JPEG files from the NX1 may not include the Samsung MakerNote block with the shutter count. Always use an SRW RAW file for an accurate reading.
Shoot a RAW (SRW) file, then drop it into shuttercount.app. The count is read from the Samsung MakerNote locally in your browser.
Samsung rated the NX1 at approximately 150,000 actuations — a competitive figure for a 2014 prosumer body.
At 60,000 actuations the NX1 has used 40% of its rated 150,000-shot lifespan — moderate use. There is meaningful life remaining, but given the discontinued service ecosystem, lower counts are preferable.
Resetting the hardware counter requires a physical shutter replacement. Always verify from an original SRW file, not a screenshot or JPEG, to avoid reading a stale or manipulated value.
Samsung officially discontinued its NX mirrorless system in 2016, shifting focus entirely to smartphone camera development. The NX1 was their last flagship camera. No new NX bodies or lenses have been produced since.