Samsung NX20

Among Samsung's latest launched a trio of interchangeable lens cameras, the NX20 stands out with its 3-inch AMOLED swivel display along with an inbuilt electronic viewfinder. This Wi-Fi-enabled shooter boasts a 20.3-megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor, captures full-HD videos at 1080p at 30fps and capture images in both RAW and JPEG formats, too.


Upside


The NX20 features wireless connectivity, allowing users to transfer and share images as well as videos online over a Wi-Fi network. The 20.3-megapixel snapper also uses a APS-C CMOS image sensor similar to a dSLR's, which gathers more light and can provide better noise performance in low-light conditions.


Located at the camera's rear is a 3-inch AMOLED swivel display which is handy for shooting at very high or low vantage points to get images with unique perspectives. Users also have the option of an inbuilt electronic viewfinder (with proximity sensor) for more accurate framing. This also provides you with shooting information such as camera exposure and settings used.


The new camera comes with an i-Function 2 system which is a dedicated button located at the lens barrel, allowing users to access frequently used settings without having to take your eye off the viewfinder--this comes in handy for making spilt-second adjustments when capturing candid moments.


Compared with some competing ILCs in the market, the NX20 has one of the fastest maximum shutter speed of 1/8000 (as fast as a dSLR) which provides shutterbugs with the ability to freeze fast moving action such as sporting events or running kids under good lighting conditions.


Downside


With more cameras such as Canon EOS 650D and Olympus OM-D E-M5 featuring touch-sensitive screens, we would have preferred if the NX20 came with touchscreen, which could be better for those switching from a compact and are used to touch interfaces.


Outlook


The Samsung NX20 comes across as a capable shooter, rivaling dSLRs with a large APS-C sensor, fast maximum shutter speed and AMOLED swivel LCD. Compact upgraders who want a camera with dSLR capabilities without the bulk can consider this snapper. If the NX20's image sensor is anything like the NX11 we've reviewed, users can expect pretty good image quality and noise performance. Stay tuned for our full evaluation when we review the commercial unit


Samsung NX20 video test

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