As the NX10 has done away with mirrors to pack its entire camera tech into a small body, the viewfinder on board is digital, not optical. This is something which is becoming more and more common in DSLR-like machines and while optical viewfinders do have myriad benefits, with digital you can have more information about your shots on the screen.

While this can be a bit distracting at first, the idea that you can change settings and preview images instantly with the changes is a very good one.

Most of the controls you need are situated next to the screen, so there's no real need to delve too much into the many menu systems the camera possesses to change ISO and the like.

It all feels like that Samsung doesn't want to scare off amateurs with its DSLR-like concept.

The body of the camera is light, but it still feels and looks bigger than its Micro Four Thirds rivals. And this is the main problem with the NX10 – the APS-C sensor system is proprietary meaning you will have to buy a whole new lens setup rather than an adaptor as you would for Panasonic and Olympus' mini range.

The concept of Micro Four Thirds has been around for more than a year now, so Samsung's version of the format lacks the 'wow' factor it should.

Saying that, being second to something great is no bad thing and the extra size on the sensor will be lapped up by camera 'wannabes'.

There's also the fact that Samsung has seen to delay the UK release date of the NX10 to March, meaning it loses even more ground to its Micro Four Thirds rivals.

The Samsung NX10 will be released with a variety of lens packages. Price-wise, you are looking at a reasonable £599 for an 18-55mm lens and the camera; with a 30mm pancake lens the camera will cost £649; an 18-55mm and 50-200mm lens package with camera will set you back £699; and a double package of an 18-55mm and pancake lens will retail for £749.

Also check out this video demo of James Loader, Product Manager for Samsung Cameras as he shows the key features of the NX10 to our colleagues at PhotoRadar.

Go to www.samsungcamera.co.uk for more details.