Our quick take

Samsung NX300 - 4.5 / 5

Articulated, tactile display

Classy glass

Controls at your fingertips

Fidelity and sensitivity

Movie performance

Networking and other features

To recap

You’re getting a lot of camera (and software) for your money here, with a large sensor, generous resolution, great screen and intuitive touch interface. Beginners and pros alike will find plenty to enjoy as, as well as reliably producing top-notch shots, it’s great fun to use. The lens priority mode is a particular highlight, and should do much to help less experienced users produce the kind of results that fear (or ignorance) of aperture settings might previously have put out of reach.