Samsung NX2000 CSC

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 16 expert reviews

Excellent:

6
Good:

7
Average:

1
Bad:

2

Pros:

Compact.
Sharp kit lens.
Good performance at higher ISO settings.

Cons:

Screen doesn't tilt.
Display is hard to see in very bright light.

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Last revision on June 11, 2015

Reviewers Liked

Compact
Sharp kit lens
Good performance at higher ISO settings
Raw shooting support
Large APS-C image sensor
Big touch-screen display
Excellent Wi-Fi implementation
7.8fps burst shooting
3D lens support
Includes Adobe Photoshop Lightroom software

Reviewers Didn't Like

Screen doesn't tilt
Display is hard to see in very bright light
No EVF option
Noticeable shutter lag
Limited physical controls
Lacks built-in flash
Dedicated battery charger not included

Expert reviews and ratings

100

The Samsung NX2000 is a great little lens-switching compact. Its fully touchscreen interface has been thoughtfully designed and is a real pleasure to use. Plus, picture quality is excellent both in photo mode and in video mode. In fact, this camera is so...

By DigitalVersus on December 31, 2013

New entry-level ‘NX’ interchangeable lens camera from Korean electronics giant Samsung The minimalist shape of the NX2000 with its NFC, Wi-Fi connectivity, app-like screen icons yet large enthusiast pleasing image sensor More than any other...

By Macworld UK on October 07, 2013

While we'd wager that this is not enough to have existing NX1000s rushing to upgrade - after all, photo and video spec and quality is exactly the same thanks to an identical kit lens and sensor combo - anyone looking for an easy to grasp upgrade from (or in addition to) their Samsung smartphone will find much to savour here.

By T3 on September 02, 2013

The Samsung NX2000 offers some great features, including its connectivity and the fantastic rear LCD, but it's sometimes slow and the image quality falls a long way short of the competition.

By TrustedReviews on August 28, 2013

The Samsung NX2000 is a technological tour-de-force, and may well be a sign of things to come in the CSC market, but this is a camera for people who would otherwise buy a point-and-shoot compact.With its massive monitor, multi-touch screen and advanced...

By What Digital Camera on August 20, 2013

On its own, the Samsung NX2000 is a solid CSC that takes terrific photos with enough light, has a top-notch touchscreen, and a Wi-Fi arsenal that's still best in its class. However, the camera does not exist in a vacuum and we'd spend the extra money...

By Digital Trends on August 01, 2013

The Samsung NX2000 mirrorless camera has a huge touch-screen display and great Wi-Fi support, but it's a little slow to...

By PC Mag on July 25, 2013

The Samsung NX2000 is a new entry-level mirrorless compact system camera. The plastic-bodied NX2000 features a 20.3 megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor, 3.7-inch WVGA Full Touch Screen, ISO range of 100-25,600, 1080p HD movie recording, built-in Wi-Fi and Near...

By PhotographyBLOG on July 25, 2013

The Samsung NX2000 sits very comfortably between the NX1100 and the NX300--offering users a high quality camera for a reasonable price. If fact, at the time of this review we were able to find the NX2000 for about $600 (making it the same price as the...

By DigitalCameraReview on July 22, 2013

The Samsung NX2000 is a fairly compact mirrorless camera with a high resolution 20.3 megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor, and a large 3.7inch touch screen on the back. The camera delivers impressive image quality with excellent levels of detail and colour with...

By ePHOTOzine on June 24, 2013

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