On the other hand: After a thorough study of the functions that become apparent only in part from reading the detailed PDF manual, the results of the claim mentioned have been coming closer. Not for fun photographers who prefer a more intuitive approach. Good results can be achieved if you are prepared depending on the motif and Fotografiergewohnheiten to experiment with different settings and to go sometimes unusual ways by z. B. the weaknesses of automated JPG output through the individual processing of RAW raw balances. Those who value high-quality results and allows the training period, may be with the NX 20 then u. Can make friends as a compact second camera. A high-quality DSLR will still can not replace, but the technology and processing quality in the system camera segment seem (yet) to be mature. Granted, this is a "whining at a high level", but who spends about 900 euros, and a distinct quality distance expected to less sophisticated system cameras and SLR cameras of the middle segment.
This has produced positive results on:
[+] High maximum image size. Results are suitable for prints up A1.
[+] Great choice bandwidth various resolution and compression options, including uncompressed raw data (RAW), which can be further processed via included software. In order to optimize over the finished JPGS is possible.
[+] Compact handy type.
[+] Sun visor and powerful battery are included.
[+] Very fast closing and functioning optical stabilizer lens. Both good for short exposure times and blur-free results.
[+] Basically clear menu navigation via dial and rotation function key. Practical: A brief explanation of each function appears.
[+] Numerous individualisation features, including ability to set preferred shooting modes and assign button functions individually.
[+] Allow Various automatic shooting modes, such as the Smart mode, i-mode or scene mode, the automatic adjustments to the shooting scene and individual corrections through option choices.
[+] Different paths to the same destination, z. B. Use the dial or the focus ring on the lens in the i-mode. This redundancy requires a thorough training and exercise, then it can be very useful and time saving.
[+] Large 3-inch display with very good picture quality.
[+] Large viewfinder with digital viewfinder. Advantage: Visible neck corresponds to the actual result.
This can convince me less:
[-] Storage via SD card. With a standard SDHC card I have a relatively slow memory processing of about 20 million pixels found especially when recording of raw data or image series. Largely to solve this shortcoming by a) updating the firmware to the latest version 1.10 (can be downloaded from the Samsung website) and the use of a high-performance SDHC card that supports faster write speed. With this retrofit the least to 38 MB raw data of the largest comprehensive resolution to be processed relatively quickly.
[-] The recording quality "JPG photo" shows tend to over-sharpening of the image data. One has the possibility to choose an alternative Superfine, Fine or Normal JPG. The results depend very much on the subject and recording situation, however. Nevertheless, a - I would say - no denying mottled appearance of bokehs. To a typical pixel noise, although it is not because you already notice the benefits of high-performance sensor. Who a smooth bokeh with fine transitions from powerful prime lenses in the DSLR range is used and the estimates will, however, not satisfied. But I think this is largely due also to the not very powerful zoom lens. Here I am considering to buy a bright fixed focal length. In limits can be the part of the quality loss that is attributable to the automatic JPG compression, the processing of raw data (so you have simultaneously received exclusively or in RAW format) correct.
[-] Strange, that the RAW files can not download using the supplied software Intelli-studio, they only recorded JPGS. RAW files you have downloaded copy by hand from the camera, which is recognized by connecting the USB cable as a drive.
[-] The lens does not meet the expectations. The focal range goes from standard wide-angle zoom while to near the macro range. The figure mentioned weaknesses background blur but are certainly due in large part to this objective. Also unsatisfactory is the processing. When zooming it hooks noticeably in one place and can not therefore move liquid. In addition, the mechanism is not working stable, so that a slight clearance can be stated in the motion.
[-] The biggest drawback for me is the limited configuration options and the restricted capacity of the auto focus. Probably the most common application in the field of the manual program selection, choosing autofocus, can be move indeed and enlarge or reduce to a certain extent. Within the focus frame but no more fine adjustment is possible. Outside the frame the picture quality falls regardless of the degree of compression significantly from that of the above idiosyncratic uncertainty. With multi-autofocus I have not had good experiences in total, since the results are unpredictable with this setting. Highly dependent is the autofocus also on the particular conditions and subjects. In clear motive contrasts can be achieve the best results. A variety of reflections and light sources inside and outside the focus area, however, seem to irritate the automatic. Then some trials are needed to reach the desired result.
[-] The USB cable is too short. Who wants to transfer the data to a stationary PC and do not want to rely on the WiFi support, or can, the camera must hold during which virtually in hand.
Conclusion: The official claim of the manufacturer, the user of the camera as of to put itself in the vicinity of the photographic professional camp, is m. E. too far-fetched. With good DSLR technology the NX 20 can not keep up, particularly in terms of focusing, imaging performance and results monitoring. With habituation and choose the most appropriate for the shooting settings but recordings are possible with a little patience, offering more opportunities to low-priced use system cameras.
