
<p>The NX30, Samsung's successor to the NX20, comes with a redesigned body, a new tiltable EVF and improved algorithms for faster performance. Reviews Editor Michael Topham gets a look at a pre-production sample and offers his first impressions</p><p>Unusually, Samsung chose to announce its new DSLR-style CSC, the NX30, mere moments before this year's Consumer Electronics Show. We had to wait until we got out to the show itself before we could get our hands on a preproduction sample. Though it replaces the NX20, the Samsung NX30 borrows its 20.3MP sensor virtually wholesale from the NX300. Where it improves is in the algorithms, which Samsung says have been enhanced. This, combined with the sophisticated DRIMe IV image processor, means we should expect improved and fast overall performance from the final product.First Impressions</p><p>The most visually obvious difference between the NX30 and NX20 is the design, and most notably the handgrip, which is significantly more pronounced than it was before. The redesign is, I'm pleased to report, very well done - the grip is incredibly comfortable, and its soft, fine texture gives the camera a real premium feel, which extends to the controls.</p><p>These have been designed with speed in mind, and consequently there are a number of quick-access buttons to functions including drive, ISO, white balance and AF. If you have a compatible lens there's also the i-Function feature that allows for controls to be adjusted via the lens's manual focus ring.Sensor</p><p><a href="http://www.whatdigitalcamera.com/equipment/reviews/compactsystemcameras/129754/1/samsung-nx30-hands-on-first-look.html">Keep reading...</a></p>