Samsung NX20 review

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Verdict:

Superb controls, incredibly sharp photos and innovative Wi-Fi functions – a big leap forward for the NX system

Review Date: 18 Jul 2012

Price when reviewed: £900

Buy it now for: £210
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Supplier: http://www.jessops.com

Reviewed By: Ben Pitt

Our Rating 4 stars out of 5

Basic Specifications
Part Code	EV-NX20ZZBSBGB
Review Date	18 Jul 2012
Rating
CCD effective megapixels	20.0 megapixels
CCD size	23.5x15.7mm
Viewfinder	electronic (1,440,000 pixels)
Viewfinder magnification, coverage	0.68x, 100%
LCD screen size	3.0in
LCD screen resolution	614,000 pixels
Articulated screen
Live view
Optical zoom	3.0x
Zoom 35mm equivalent	27-82.5mm
Image stabilisation	optical, in kit lens
Maximum image resolution	5,472x3,648
File formats	JPEG, RAW; MP4 (AVC)

Camera Controls
Exposure modes	program, shutter priority, aperture priority, manual
Shutter speed	30 to 1/8,000 seconds
Aperture range	f/3.5-22 (wide), f/5.6-22 (tele)
ISO range (at full resolution)	100 to 12800
Exposure compensation	+/-3 EV
White balance	auto, 7 presets with fine tuning, manual
Additional image controls	contrast, saturation, sharpness, colour, noise reduction, smart range, colour space, distortion correct
Manual focus
Closest macro focus	28cm
Auto-focus modes	multi, flexible spot, face detect
Metering modes	multi, centre-weighted, centre, face detect
Flash	auto, forced, suppressed, slow synchro, rear curtain, red-eye reduction
Drive modes	single, continuous, self-timer, AE bracket, WB bracket, Picture Wiard bracket

Physical
Memory slot	SDXC
Mermory supplied	none
Battery type	Li-ion
Battery Life (tested)	360 shots
Connectivity	USB, AV, micro HDMI, 802.11n Wi-Fi
Body material	plastic
Lens mount	Samsung NX
Focal length multiplier	1.5x
Kit lens model name	18-55mm F3.5-5.6 ED OIS II
Accessories	USB and AV cables
Weight	580g
Size	91x123x122mm

Buying Information
Warranty	one-year RTB
Price	£900
Supplier	http://www.jessops.com
Details	www.samsung.com/uk

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User comments

How much???

You wot? 900 quid? For a COMPACT camera? You're havin a larf Samsung, aintcha?. Superb controls, sharp pictures, 20 megapixel sensor, blar blar, yeah whatever, so what? My old Canon 40D does the same thing with a sensor nearly half the resolution. Who the hell is gonna shell out that much dosh for this camera? A mug with no common sense and too much money when the Jessops sales assistant talks him out of his hard earned wedge I would guess? I presume this is supposed to be some sort of bridge camera? Er, aren't bridge cameras meant to be cheaper than their digital slr older brothers to enable people to transition from a cheapy compact to a full blown digital slr? I can pick up a Canon 60D with kit lens etc for less than 900 quid so where is the incentive for me to buy the NX20? I'll tell you - none at all. Tell you what Samsung, cut the cost by 50% and you might have a half decent chance of selling a few of these. One word sums up this camera Samsung: pointless.

By Trevvy4 on 30 Jul 2012