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Why is the nx20 so expensive?

Started Oct 27, 2012 | Discussions
Arn
Arn Veteran Member • Posts: 3,608
Re: Why is the nx20 so expensive?

tecnoworld wrote:

For now, the nx200 or nx1000, or even the good old nx100 (which I own) are the best products for their price/performance ratio in the nx line.

Oh come on, now. Even though the NX20 is more expensive, the EVF and flip LCD are extremely useful. I'd love to see the NX20 price drop to make Samsung NX cameras more popular, but the price -performance ratio of the NX20 is pretty good as it is.

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tecnoworld
tecnoworld Veteran Member • Posts: 7,232
Re: Why is the nx20 so expensive?

of course, yours could be a point of view.

I don't share it, since the tilt screen, WiFi and EVF are not worth the 400+ € more which are asked for the NX20 over the NX200...

Besides, as already said, I don't like the form factor and aesthetics of the NX 5/10/20, which imho is not resembling what a mirrorless camera should look like.

But also mine is just a point of view, which can or cannot be shared by others.

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shuutrr Regular Member • Posts: 472
Re: Why is the nx20 so expensive?

shuutrr wrote:

viking79 wrote:

shuutrr wrote:

Robert N wrote:


How about the Olympus OM-D EM-5 ? It seems to be about equal in price and size, but the features and IQ appear to be much better than the NX20?

Am I wrong, or, overlooking something?

It's of course a matter of taste, but I don't like those retro cameras. The design and handling is often terrible and I am not willing to pay a premium for the retro look. The NX system is much cheaper where I live.

OMD + kit lens: € 1250,- + 12mm (650,-) + 25mm (500,-) + 45mm Macro (700,-) = 3100,-

NX20 and equivalent (FOV, DOF) lenses:

NX20 + kit lens: € 800,- + 16mm (250,-) + 30mm (200,-) + 60mm Macro (400,-) = 1650,-

About IQ: The NX20/210/1000 have excellent image quality. If you want something substantially better, you have to go full frame. Everything else is pretty much the same or worse.

yes, that glass, plus the camera and kit, puts you right up there with full frame costs.....

Yeah, IQ of the OMD looks good, but when I looked at high ISO samples they looked like they had a lot of noise reduction applied. You are losing area to the APS-C sensors. You have to enlarge the image more to get to the same print size or screen size. So even though it tests well at DXO Mark, it still isn't better than APS-C. However, I think it is good enough where people won't complain about the quality as much any more. When I had my EP1 I always thought the images were too noisy, even at base ISO.

Eric

DPReview gave the OMD quite a favorable review. I am not fond of the retro look either, but I liked the mag body, the weather proofing, and, the controls appear friendly. I haven't actually seen one in the flesh yet. I compared noise with the active charts provided by DPR and IMO outperformed comparably priced Nikon's, Cannon's, and, the NX10, as I increased the ISO. Unfortunately there is no DPReview for the NX20, not sure what that's about. Anyway, the OMD seemed like a very good performer and is, of course, most importantly, "interchangeable" and "pocket-able".

It is a shame DP hasn't given the NX20 a proper review.

I never see any Samsung advertising on this site, maybe that contributes into the decision making process, regarding which cameras get reviewed.........

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Timmbits
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Re: Why is the nx20 so expensive? ...$399
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Well, for anyone following this thread, who hasn't upgraded to a NX20 yet, I just ordered one on ebay for $399 (body) plus shipping to Canada from the US an extra 50, not sure if it's free or lower to the US. And there are plenty left. Search ebay for item number: 360531451513

This is a deal I couldn't pass up, although I had just purchased the NX1000 and haven't even resold it yet. Asking 350 for the NX1000 body.

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Bryan M
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Re: Why is the nx20 so expensive? ...$399

That is an amazing price!

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nx200USER1 Senior Member • Posts: 1,097
Re: Why is the nx20 so expensive? ...$399
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its ludicrous and I defer to the hostility of jealousy

supeyugin1 Contributing Member • Posts: 912
Re: Why is the nx20 so expensive? ...$399
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Shipping is free in US

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Timmbits
Timmbits Contributing Member • Posts: 617
Re: Why is the nx20 so expensive? ...$399

supeyugin1 wrote: Shipping is free in US

Thanks for bursting my bubble!    Canada sucks for buying stuff.

But I'm still happy to have it for 450. Especially since I was already considering it when the seller had his batch listed at 599 in the beginning, and I almost bought at that price.

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supeyugin1 Contributing Member • Posts: 912
Re: Why is the nx20 so expensive? ...$399

Timmbits wrote:

supeyugin1 wrote: Shipping is free in US

Thanks for bursting my bubble! Canada sucks for buying stuff.

I know that. I'm Canadian too.

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shuutrr Regular Member • Posts: 472
Re: Why is the nx20 so expensive? ...$399

Timmbits wrote:

Well, for anyone following this thread, who hasn't upgraded to a NX20 yet, I just ordered one on ebay for $399 (body) plus shipping to Canada from the US an extra 50, not sure if it's free or lower to the US. And there are plenty left. Search ebay for item number: 360531451513

This is a deal I couldn't pass up, although I had just purchased the NX1000 and haven't even resold it yet. Asking 350 for the NX1000 body.

Thanks for that info......i found a match on Amazon from Electronics Basket, Amazon is just simpler for me...same deal, $399......i ordered one.....seems, too good to pass up....anxiously awaiting delivery...

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shuutrr Regular Member • Posts: 472
Re: Why is the nx20 so expensive? ...$399

shuutrr wrote:

Timmbits wrote:

Well, for anyone following this thread, who hasn't upgraded to a NX20 yet, I just ordered one on ebay for $399 (body) plus shipping to Canada from the US an extra 50, not sure if it's free or lower to the US. And there are plenty left. Search ebay for item number: 360531451513

This is a deal I couldn't pass up, although I had just purchased the NX1000 and haven't even resold it yet. Asking 350 for the NX1000 body.

Thanks for that info......i found a match on Amazon from Electronics Basket, Amazon is just simpler for me...same deal, $399......i ordered one.....seems, too good to pass up....anxiously awaiting delivery....

BTW.......# for Amazon is B009Z0YZM0......IF ANYONE IS INTERESTED....

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socaldmax New Member • Posts: 11
Re: Why is the nx20 so expensive? ...$399

That's a great price for anyone who already has a Samsung camera and lenses and wants to upgrade their body to an NX20!

I just bought an NX20 kit from B&H for $799, and they included a $200 gift card. As soon as the camera arrived yesterday, I bought a used Samsung 50-200MM OIS lens for $199 with the gift card. So I essentially got the NX20 with the 18-55 kit lens and the 50-200 lens for $800, no tax and only $8 shipping for the 2nd lens. I think that's a pretty good deal for someone just starting out with the Samsung NX lineup.

supeyugin1 Contributing Member • Posts: 912
Re: Why is the nx20 so expensive? ...$399

I've got mine yesterday. And it's a Canadian model, so you will have you warranty, I think.

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baldwincc6 New Member • Posts: 8
Re: Why is the nx20 so expensive? ...$399

socaldmax wrote:

That's a great price for anyone who already has a Samsung camera and lenses and wants to upgrade their body to an NX20!

I just bought an NX20 kit from B&H for $799, and they included a $200 gift card. As soon as the camera arrived yesterday, I bought a used Samsung 50-200MM OIS lens for $199 with the gift card. So I essentially got the NX20 with the 18-55 kit lens and the 50-200 lens for $800, no tax and only $8 shipping for the 2nd lens. I think that's a pretty good deal for someone just starting out with the Samsung NX lineup.

NX20 Body + EX-W20NB 20mm F2.8 Lens +NX Camera Bag + 7" Galaxy Tab 2 for $799

Hey, best deal i saw so far was on the Sig electronics TV commercial last night. It's a boxing day deal, NX20 Body + EX-W20NB 20mm F2.8 Lens +NX Camera Bag + 7" Galaxy Tab 2 for $799... since i'll need to buy a lens, might as well get this deal and on top i get a tab 2 with the same price you got from B&H. Shipping is $9.99 for both Cananda and US. the deal is not up on their site yet, will check again later today. www.sigelectronics.com

Still got some time to browse around before boxing day. let's see if we can find a better deal than this.

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