It’s not the huge assortment that Canon or Nikon offers, but it covers most of the popular focal lengths, and there are a few third-party suppliers too. The lightweight camera is a pleasure to use, with plenty of onscreen descriptions and instructions.įor a selection of NX-mount lenses, Samsung offers more than 20 options. There are color choices, too: black, brown, and white. The body alone measures 4.6 x 2.6 x 1.5 inches and weighs 8 ounces put in the slim battery and attach the kit lens, and you still have a feathery sub-one-pound package. Even with the kit 16-50mm i-Function lens, the camera is light and easy to carry. It has a faux leather covering and clean lines, and is not littered with myriad buttons and dials. It has a retro rangefinder vibe, but it’s clearly an up-to-date mirrorless model. The new NX3000 continues Samsung’s classic Compact System Camera (CSC) styling. At $550 (lens included), it has an attractive price for the budget-conscious, but it also comes with some tradeoffs. Rather, it’s an easy-to-use “starter” model designed for those stepping up from point-and-shoot photography, particularly people who enjoy fun features like taking self-portraits or those who don’t want to mess with complicated controls. Samsung’s latest entry-level mirrorless interchangeable lens camera, the 20.3-megapixel NX3000, isn’t gunning after the pros.
