I bought the NX20 as the successor to the NX11. Opposite the NX11 is immediately apparent that the image quality, especially regarding the noise performance in low light has been significantly improved. The increase in quality is enormous and obvious. This was particularly important for me, because the NX11 still relatively early limp made here and now ISO1600 is available and produces an acceptable noise performance. Higher ISO grades are available for more documentary photos. To me, this is especially for nighttime photographic safaris to Good. Here, just as in general in the Hobby-reportage and street photography, the NX20, Like other NX-models play out an advantage, namely its compact size. Especially along with the pancake Obektiven or the compact 20-50mmm zoom it is very inconspicuous, can be transported well. The DSLR alternatives that produce similar quality, eg EOS605D are compared to NX quite huge chunks. The argument that cameras like the NX are too delicate for people with big hands is, I can not understand. I measure 1,93m, have appropriate hands, sausage fingers and no service problems. When the relevant test reports, relating to look at the image quality, it is found that the NX20 not hide behind Canon, Nikon and Co. must. This is my opinion for all the technology and equipment of NX. I do not whisper conspiracy theories, but the lack of "overtaking" of Samsung makes here probably noticeable. In addition, the mirrorless by many photographers will probably not taken seriously. However, I have to say even a deficiency needs and this relates to the autofocus performance in low light just when compared to DSLRs. In personal comparison (Canon450D / 650D to NX20 / 11) does the phase autofocus of Canon in low light mE clearly superior to the contrast autofocus of NX. So you have to cheat a little with the NX and select high-contrast picture elements. The course must give at all. To return to the NX11 NX20-Comparison: some further improvements that are important to me: -higher Viewfinder Resolution, which increases the usability significantly -schwenkbares AMOLED display: excellent in image quality and very convenient (not least to protect when it closes.) -When 18-55mm kit zoom, there is now a metal bayonet. That was time.
The camera has many functions, etc., I will not list them here out of laziness or just want to cut, for example, panorama mode, 3D, HD video, etc. What is not so great: The diopter compensation adjusted easily.
It is interesting to connect the camera via WiFi, as it enables them to use their smartphone as a remote control. That the smartphone can be used as a wireless monitor, let me once again amazed at what makes the technology nowadays everything is possible. Even a little bit strange. However, the data transfer to the PC and to the Internet via WiFi needs to be more user-friendly. For a touch screen (eg for password entry) would be ideal. The NX300 has him already.
The price of the NX20 has now given way and with under 700euro makes you really can not go wrong. The initial price was actually a little generous. Particularly strong way, I find the intuitive usability. Actually, I could use all the basic functions without manual. Just terrific feature is the appearance and usability of the menu. The aesthetics of eg Canon and particularly Lumix is against it but rather 90-moderately. With intuitive operation, it seems clear to me superior to the candidates. But that's a matter of taste.
At the end of my review I will allow myself to be stated as follows: I have 30 years ago with a different internships and M42 prime lenses of Pentacon and Co. and the work in the SW darkroom begun SLR photography to operate. When I look at what features and quality can be realized today at an affordable price, I have to say that that would have exceeded my wildest dreams. This applies to the cameras genaus as for post-PC. In order to grow naturally also the claims, but I am still pleased about the incredible opportunities that I've been through a camera like the NX20. If I wanted to improve myself at the time, I would choose a Canon 6D, but I have not the money, unfortunately. Among them I can give me a change.