Samsung SMART CAMERA NX30

performance, usability, color, viewfinder, screen

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100% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

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94% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Snappy autofocus. 8.6fps burst shooting. Excellent high ISO performance. Solid control layout. Vari-angle touch-screen display. Tilting EVF. Integrated flash. Wi-Fi with NFC. 1080p60 video with mic input.

Limited burst shooting. EVF lags in dim light. On the bulky side. No alternate kit or body only purchase options. Dedicated charger not included.

Wi-Fi is a standard feature in new cameras, but Samsung has been leading the pack in that functionality for some time now. The NX30 is no exception; it's easy enough to copy images and videos to your smartphone or tablet using the free Samsung Smart...

High resolution 20 megapixel APS-C sensor Good image quality, especially with a bit of Raw processing Quick hybrid AF system rarely falters in good or moderate light High resolution built-in EVF turns on automatically via eye sensor Flip-out LCD...

Screen and EVF prone to lag in low light Auto ISO limited to 3200 maximum Default noise reduction leaves noise behind and drains color from scene On/off switch easily bumped into On position One proper command dial not as useful as twin dial setup...

What kind of world does the Samsung NX30 live in? It's a DSLR-style mirrorless camera with a fully articulated touch screen, 1080/60p video and loads of connectivity. Based on specs alone it's a potentially good entry-to-mid level DSLR competitor, or a...

Adjustable eye level viewfinder and tilting rear panel AMOLED display ; Intuitive operation ; Clear and colorful image quality requiring few tweaks

Battery only chargeable in-camera

With its mix of snapshot and DSLR-type controls, the Smart Camera NX30 is a device that is easy to get to grips with and will deliver great-looking shots with plenty of color and contrast straight out of the camera. While there is nothing here really...

NX30 shoots extremely sharp and well exposed photos ; Both RAW and JPEG formats available ; Camera works extremely fast with especially strong autofocus capabilities ; Great mix of basic and advanced shooting options ; Touch screen makes this advanced...

High ISO settings tend to show some noise ; Video results could be a little better ; Camera almost feels too lightweight with a bit too much plastic ; Camera is larger than most mirrorless ILCs ; Extendable EVF feels like overkill or a gimmick when...

The Samsung NX30 is a strong contender in the upper end of the mirrorless interchangeable lens camera category. It offers plenty of great photography features, including all of the advanced shooting modes you'd expect, along with fast performance and...

Through Samsung's innovative i-Function system, advanced camera settings such as shutter speed and aperture can be accessed with the touch of one button. For more experienced photographers, i-Function Plus lets users are able to reprogram existing...

Super lightweight, great battery life, versatile with touch screen and movable viewfinder.

Video record button is placed where it can accidentally be pushed.

Samsung have continued to heavily invest in developing their compact system camera range, with the new flagship NX30 offering the best technologies, image quality and handling of any NX-series camera to date. We'd expect a more premium finish at this...