Samsung NX20 - one of the first system cameras with built-in Wi-Fi

This allows users to use the camera data transfer without a laptop and memory cards. The very same camera takes 20-megapixel photos, up to 8 per second, shoots Full HD video and tries to prove that the market there is a decent alternative products Sony and Panasonic.

Samsung has already learned how to produce electronics, various accessories and, of course, smart phones, for which the phrase "typical Samsung» sounds like a compliment. With the cameras, however, have so far Samsung are not that good. The company is actively experimenting, but in general technology, well-established in smartphones and tablets, digital cameras are perceived cool enough.

Samsung cynically trying to change the reality for themselves. First we saw the cameras sensor, then their interfaces become suspiciously like smartphones. Later appeared lenses button iFn, which serves as a convenient customizable control. Finally, Wi-Fi-compatible, which allows you to quickly take photos and videos to social networks, and there will not have to lure - all we've been sitting on a hook Like & Share. And while we were testing NX20, Samsung unveiled the debut camera based on Android ( Samsung Galaxy Camera ).

Samsung NX20 is not got one, and in the company of two younger models: NX210 and NX1000. We'll talk about them separately, although in this material around their attention will not work. The target audience of new products, probably involves active young people and lovers of travel.

The case design has not changed much when compared to the Samsung NX11. NX20 comes in a plastic case, which weighs about 350, is not to say that the camera is assembled poorly, but after a long operation you will definitely notice some flaws in the case, creaking and the like.

With his size, Samsung NX20 with APS-C sensor was only a little more camera Micro Four Thirds, so that the main aspect - its compactness - preserved. The use of whale lens 18-55 makes this DSLR camera ergonomics. But in the case of compact "pancake" it is quite petite. What has changed in comparison to the external NX11?

The first pen camera changed to provide a more tenacious, that is a comfortable grip. The camera fits comfortably in your hand, no complaints there. All the buttons are clearly signed and conveniently located. On the front panel there is a metal mount, and a button to preview depth of field (aperture repeater) and a small AF illuminator.

At the bottom of the case there is a compartment for the battery and memory card. And the bottom is a metal mount for mounting on a tripod. On the left hand side there is a rubber cap with a slot for the AV and USB-cable and HDMI-port for connecting the camera to a TV. And because of the swivel screen space for connecting the remote is not left at all. However, Samsung have found a solution, and much more tech and modern. About it later.

The camera has a built-in flash with a guide number of 11 at ISO 100. This is a standard element for the initial reflex cameras. Flash output enough to make people a short distance at night. The flash is raised by pressing a special button. "Hot Shoe" at the camera as is, you can only install there are two models of flashes Samsung - SEF-42A and SEF-20A.

Next to the "hot shoe" on top of the Samsung NX20 are microphones for sound recording when shooting movies. Sound, of course, written in stereo. Drum shooting modes includes auto SMART, as well as Creative Zone modes P / A / S / M, no flash, custom, video. Also submitted to the drum mode point Wi-Fi. On other compact cameras, it is included at the touch of a button. It should be noted that among the 16 scene modes have everything you need for any, even the most demanding photographer.

In addition to the building there is a scroll wheel for fast control settings, metering button, green customized button (probably borrowed from Pentax, which Samsung has worked for a long time.) The shutter button is framed on-off lever.

The back of the camera is the display, which we describe later, and a set of control buttons. This is the exposure compensation button, lock the focus and metering, the menu button and the function menu, the blue button playback and delete images. Traditional joystick itself acts as a multifunctional management body - here and control ISO, continuous shooting, auto focus and display. Drive around the joystick is fast control / navigation in the menu. Something similar is done in a compact camera Nikon Coolpix P7700 .