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Samsung SMART CAMERA NX30

Samsung SMART CAMERA NX30
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alaScore 91

610 reviews

Jun, 2025

alaTest has collected and analyzed 610 reviews of Samsung SMART CAMERA NX30. The average rating for this product is 4.4/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras for all reviews. Opinions about the image quality and portability are overall positive. The screen and performance are also mentioned favorably. There are some critical opinions about the memory and storage, and opinions are divided on the exposure.

usability, performance, screen, portability, image quality

storage, memory

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Digital Compact Cameras the Samsung SMART CAMERA NX30 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 91/100 = Excellent quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Samsung SMART CAMERA NX30

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 10 user reviews of Samsung SMART CAMERA NX30 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 5.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.co.uk. Opinions about the screen and viewfinder are on the whole positive. The color and usability also get good comments, whereas opinions are divided on the price. Some have doubts about the durability.

performance, usability, color, viewfinder, screen

durability

100% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Jun, 2025

Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for Samsung SMART CAMERA NX30

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 127 user reviews of Samsung SMART CAMERA NX30 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.4/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.2/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.com. Opinions about the design and image quality are on the whole positive. The portability and usability are also mentioned favorably. Some have doubts about the storage. Opinions about the connectivity and reliability are different.

performance, usability, portability, image quality, design

storage

94% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Jun, 2025

Expert review by : Paul Nuttall (trustedreviews.com)

Samsung NX30

 

Samsung delivers with this innovative CSC that can upload straight to Dropbox

Excellent design ; Superb EVF and LCD ; Wi-Fi and NFC ; Dropbox integration

So-so plastic body ; Over-processes JPEGs from ISO 1600

A nice touch is the inclusion of the full version of Adobe’s well-regarded editing software, Lightroom 5, which costs £102.57 direct from Adobe. The NX30 also has a neat Picture Wizard menu containing nine presets and three custom settings to set image...

Mar, 2014
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Expert review by : Amy Davies (techradar.com)

Samsung NX30 review

 

Fantastic all-rounder with lots of added extras

Articulating touchscreen ; Great handling ; Tilting EVF

Easy to accidentally set focus point ; Limited number of lenses ; Buttons not customisable

It's hard to fault this camera from Samsung, it's great to handle and images are superb. If only the NX system was a little broader.

Mar, 2014
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Expert review by (t3.com)

Samsung NX30 review

 

The Samsung NX30 DSLR-style CSC has been re-booted for 2014

Intuitive operation ; Great pictures ; Tilting and swivelling screen

High price tag ; SD card and battery slot ; No standalone charger

Mar, 2014
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Expert review by : Lori Grunin (cnet.co.uk)

Samsung debuts NX30, lenses before CES

 

In the relative quiet before CES 2014, Samsung revs its prosumer mirrorless model and launches some new kit-lens options and alternatives.

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Expert review by : Marcus Wong (hardwarezone.com.sg)

Samsung NX30 Review - A Big Step in the Right Direction

 

The Samsung NX30 is the successor to last year's flagship NX20, and it sports many changes both on the outside and inside that should please many camera enthusiasts. Does this mean we recommend it? Find out after the jump.

Good handling; Good image quality (but not best-in-class); Gorgeous, tlltable AMOLED display; Easy to use NFC and Wi-Fi features; Comes with Lightroom 5

Big; build quality doesn't feel premium; Slightly small EVF image, noticeable lag; Image details are smudged at higher ISOs; Pricier that some competitors who are as good or better; External battery charger not included

May, 2014
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Expert review by : Amateur Photographer (amateurphotographer.co.uk)

Samsung NX30 review

 

What the Samsung NX30 lacks in build quality it makes up for in handling. The placement of the buttons has been refined from its predecessor and made even better. In-hand, the camera feels very well balanced, even with some of the larger lenses in...

Apr, 2014
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Expert review by : Nik Rawlinson (alphr.com)

Samsung NX30 review

 

Image quality, features and design make this a tempting – and viable – alternative to a semi-pro DSLR

The Samsung NX30 represents a seriously tempting package, offering the best features of a DSLR without the potential bulk. With a rapidly growing lens line-up, it’s almost as flexible, too, which makes the £899 asking price – roughly equivalent to a...

Feb, 2014
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Expert review by : What Digital Camera (whatdigitalcamera.com)

Samsung NX30 Review

 

Although the NX30 might not boast the best build quality of all CSCs in its class, it's a model that has an awful lot going for it.

Jan, 2014
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Expert review by (professionalphotographer.co.uk)

Samsung Launches the NX30 Camera Alongside First Premium 'S' Lens

 

Samsung Electronics announced today the professionally-inspired compact system camera NX30 and it's first 'S' series premium lens.

Jan, 2014
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Expert review by (macworld.co.uk)

Canon MP150

 

With a budget price and a generous software bundle, how does this offering from Canon perform?

Dec, 2006
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