Samsung NX20

April 8, 2013 | by DigitalCameraReview Staff

The NX20 will appeal to entry-level ILC consumers because it offers the enhanced creative capabilities and expanded len versatility of a DSLR yet retains all the familiar convenience, popular features, and ease of use of a P&S. Samsung took that simple equation one step further by building the NX20 a bit larger than its competition to create a more professional looking and handling camera. The Samsung NX20 requires a bit more investment than your point and shoot cameras. In fact, its price tag is higher than most entry-level ILC cameras, too. The current street price for the NX20 with the 18-55mm lens is $850.

Pros
- Great image quality
- Better than average kit zoom
- DSLR flexibility with P&S ease of use
- Impressive maximum shutter speed
Cons
- The battery/SD card compartment door is hinged on the wrong side
- Video start-stop button could have been less awkwardly placed
- Cost

Quick Take

The Samsung NX20 is swimming in a sea of fierce competitors. Even with great features and excellent image quality, it will be hard for this ILC to fight its way to the top.

Read Our Full Review: Samsung NX20 Review: Swimming With Sharks