Samsung NX20 review

Samsung's top-end CSC gets Wi-Fi

Samsung NX20 review
The NX20 is Samsung's flagship CSC and it's the first to have an articulating screen

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Colours can be quite subdued using default settings.

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Default settings can result in quite muted colours, so it's well worth playing with colour settings in-camera to improve saturation and contrast.

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The Samsung NX20's 20.3 megapixel CMOS sensor captures ample detail for large prints, even at relatively high sensitivities.

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Two dials are provided to provide quick access for manual adjustments.

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Plenty of detail is captured by the 20.3 megapixel CMOS sensor.

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Autofocus is plenty fast enough for static subjects, but tracking moving subjects can be a challenge.

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The Samsung NX20 holds its own well as far as Dynamic Range is concerned.

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Several preset colour settings are available to boost the saturation and contrast, or adjustments can be made manually.

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The large APS-C sensor makes blurring backgrounds easier than with a small sensor like those found in a compact camera.

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The articulated screen is great for taking images from tricky angles.

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Performance at high sensitivities is very good.

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Auto white balance can leave images taken under overcast with a slight cool cast.