NX20 for 300 Euro or the NX30 for 500 Euro - what would you do ?

Manie_de wrote:

Hi there !

I own a bunch of Samsung NX lenses (18-55, 20-50, 50-200, 16, 20, 30, 45) and an old NX11 together with a new NX2000.

The NX2000 was a cheap buy, but its IQ is IMHO astounding.

So I want to move up from my NX11 to a newer model with EFV and I'm undecided if the NX20 will suffice or if I "need" the newer NX30.

IIRC the NX20 is older than the NX2000, but they share the same sensor.

NX30 is the youngest sibling and will have (maybe) a slightly better sensor and software/JPEG engine.

Touchscreen would be a nice addon, but not a "must have".

How is the EFV from the NX20 compared to the new one on the NX30 ?

What else are the "big" differences ?

Is the IQ of the NX20 comparable to that of the NX2000 ?

If some one could enlighten me I would be grateful.

Martin

Martin, the answer of course depends on your budget, but I just upgraded from the nx20 to the nx30  and feel the change was worthwhile. The main advantages of the newer model, to me, are (in order of importance):

1. Enough improvement in low light capability that I feel confident using ISO 1600 rather than limiting myself to ISO 800

2. The viewfinder is a big improvement and I find the tilting feature very useful

3. Focusing is noticeably better, especially in low light

4. Operation and image processing are quicker with the nx30.  For example, I can now  review a raw file immediately after taking the shot.

5. Love the touchscreen, especially for the ability to pick a focus point with your finger.

6. Grip is more comfortable, although I never felt that the nx20 was hard to hold.

Having said all this, you can get outstanding photos from the nx20.

Hope this helps.

Joe