Samsung NX20

94 reviews

May, 2013

Positive
Portability (16)
Screen (15)
Performance (12)
Image quality (10)
Design (8)

Negative
Value for money (15)
Battery (1)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 94 reviews from magazines and websites. People really like the usability and image quality. The performance and screen also get good reviews, but there are some less positive reviews about the video and battery.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Digital SLR Cameras the Samsung NX20 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 97/100 = Excellent quality.

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Expert review by: Jim Fisher (pcmag.com)

Samsung NX20

The Samsung NX20 ($1,099.99 direct with 18-55mm lens) is the top-end camera in the NX compact interchangeable lens series, but despite having a built-in EVF and flash, doesn't perform as well as the entry-level NX1000 or competing high-end mirrorless...

Excellent Wi-Fi implementation. Sharp, articulating rear display. Good control layout

Expensive. So-so LCD EVF. Kit lens soft at 18mm. Slow to start and shoot

The NX20 is Samsung's top-end mirrorless camera, but it doesn't perform as well as its less-expensive sibling, the NX1000—or other models in its price range.

Oct, 2012

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Expert review by: TJ Donegan (digitalcamerainfo.com)

Samsung NX20First Impressions Review

The Samsung NX series has had its share of growing pains as a mirrorless interchangeable lens line, with some hits and misses. With the NX200 released last year, we felt that the line had finally found a consistent design philosophy, with an image...

The Samsung NX20 enters the ever-growing compact system camera market, taking the flagship line of the company’s mirrorless interchangeable lens cameras in a more traditional direction. With its built-in EVF and WiFi functionality, the NX20 certainly...

Apr, 2012

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Expert review by: David Pierce (theverge.com)

Samsung NX20 review

The most interesting part of the camera market right now lies right in between a point-and-shoot and a DSLR. Basically, the former category is being eaten alive by ever-improving smartphone cameras, and the latter is a fairly mature market without a...

Excellent image and video quality ; Useful interface and controls ; Cool Wi-Fi features

Expensive ; Unremarkable kit lens ; Some performance quirks

A very good camera, but for whom?

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Expert review by: (digitalcamerareview.com)

Samsung NX20 Review: Swimming With Sharks

Since the beginning of the digital imaging revolution, a new generation of photographers has come of age using point and shoot cameras. Amateur shutterbugs have grown progressively more sophisticated over those twenty odd years, but they still want...

Great image quality ; Better than average kit zoom ; DSLR flexibility with P&S ease of use ; Impressive maximum shutter speed

The battery/SD card compartment door is hinged on the wrong side ; Video start-stop button could have been less awkwardly placed ; Cost

The NX20 provides DSLR-like image quality, creative flexibility, and lens interchangeability without giving up any of the popular point and shoot features and ease of use of smaller cameras. The NX20 was designed for entry level ILC users, but novices...

Mar, 2013

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Expert review by: Dan Havlik (pdngearguide.com)

Camera Review: Samsung NX20

A step in the right direction for wireless connectivity in digital cameras.

Finally a decent wireless setup in a digital camera

Your iPhone still kicks its butt

Camera manufacturers have tried to add decent wireless connectivity to digital cameras for the last decade with little success. While the built-in Wi-Fi in the Samsung NX20 doesn’t come close to being as seamless to use as your iPhone, it’s a step in...

Nov, 2012

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Expert review by: Christopher Snow (reviewed.com)

Samsung NX20

Samsung's most ambitious camera easily justifies its large pricetag.

Exceptionally sharp; Low image noise; Good handling

Disappointing video

Samsung’s NX20 is a sharp, comfortable, all-around excellent camera. We had a ton of fun with it, and scored some gorgeous shots over the past few weeks. Test results were consistent, and we have no problem giving our full recommendation here.

Jul, 2012

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Expert review by: Digital Camera-HQ (digitalcamera-hq.com)

Samsung NX20

Announced alongside the NX1000 and NX210, the NX20 replaces the NX10 as Samsung's top-of-the-line mirrorless camera. Within its SLR-inspired form factor lies the new 20.3 megapixel sensor found in the other NX models, which is quite competitive and...

Apr, 2012

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Expert review by: Guest Contributor (digital-photography-school.com)

Samsung NX20 Review

Here we go again: Samsung hits the market with another compact, interchangeable lens, mirrorless camera. Brave I call it!

Now that Canon is about to enter the market with its EOS-M the majors are all out there, braving the winds with their wares. In Samsung’s case it’s a tough game for a brand that’s possibly better known for its TVs, domestic white goods (fridges etc),...

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Consumer review by: (amazon.com)

Amazon review summary for the Samsung NX20

alaTest has collected and analyzed 5 user reviews of the Samsung NX20 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.5/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.5/5 for other products on Amazon.com.

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100% of reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

May, 2013

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Consumer review by: J. Lowe "Graphic Designer" (amazon.com)

Big Features In A Compact Camera!

First I have to say i bought this camera from my camera store - not Amazon. But I have to say why I love this camera. I have a Canon 7D that I love too, but I was in the woods taking photos of a Scarlet Tanager along with another couple in front of me....

Sep, 2012

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