These are early days for me with the Samsung NX200. I belong to a special program in which selected photographers have received this camera directly from Korea. I'll have to work a lot.

The package is inclusive of standard optical 18-55 and a flash.

The sensor almost frightening: we speak of an APS-C CMOS 20.3MP and the camera body is metal. This is a similar size camera models from Sony NEX.

The interesting thing about NX concept is certainly designed to simplify user operation. The result is certainly minimalist and aimed at gathering support to users coming from p & s but at the same time not limit the potential for advanced users.
The key to this is called 'Smart Panel', which offers a quick and clear access to all the shooting settings.

The design is minimalist, have tended to take advantage of the optical system with the i-setting function that allows a choice directly.

I must say that the camera body is very good, solid and light at the same time seems ideal for those who make street photography like me.

The 18-55 lens is not the best of life. This is of a standard lens, the kind that are included in many cameras for sale in kit package. The result is that in my opinion the lens appears disproportionate to the body.

I see it always from the point of view of the street photographer, this lens does not satisfy me. I admit to be using it only in its lowest focal range, at 18mm, 35mm equivalent of a 27mm.

For the future I don't hide that the 20mm f2.8 pancake will be more congenial to my photographic approach, or also the 16mm f2.4.

Coming to the files generated by this camera, the image quality seems really good. Excellent also the jpg generated (usually work with raw + jpg and jpg selected in black and white) but there is any observation to make.

I found it strange that the files .srw, (the samsung raw) are not supported by Mac.
This is something very negative in my opinion, considering that many photographers use these computers instead of Windows.

To work the files i am now forced to use the software included on the CD, forcing me to give up my normal workflow with Adobe Lightroom.

Another problem in my opinion are the generated files so heavy: with a dozen files i have reached 700mb!

Add to this the fact that when the camera writes data is engaged with the result of a long wait before they can force you to take a new picture. In street photography that you pay for.

And that is why i've setted the camera to 13mpx in resolution.

Howewer the very wide range of choice on options for resolution and file format is definitely good.
I omit the many options to create fun photo frames: for me they are only nice toys for beginners.

The continuous shooting speed is very impressive. Will definitely come in handy on several occasions, although I hardly shot in this mode.

The AF seems quite reliable, whereas at least a few tests I've done yet.

Another very interesting feature is Panorama, which unlike other machines where you had to provide past the images you are taken using specific software, the system here is much less cumbersome and even most reliably by free hand.

In conclusion

Considering that it is first impressions, I consider a very good mirrorless this NX200. Compact and minimalist, lends itself to being a good camera for street photography.
What it does have the speed (just do not shoot all and 20.3 megapixel resolution) even though they are eager to use it with a view primary, more responsive to my needs.
Samsung, in my opinion, if the stated goal is aiming to the professional photographer target will have to do the necessary adjustments on some factors, see the compatibility with Mac.

Specifications:

20.3MP APS-C CMOS sensor
ISO 160-12800
1080p30 HD video
7 fps continuous shooting
Clip-on external flash supplied
641k dot VGA-equivalent 3" OLED screen

Like:

APS-C;

lightness and compactness of the body;

image quality;

jpg of high quality;

Dislike:

Mac does not support the samsung proprietary raw;

Raw files (. srw) very heavy;

slow write files after shooting (when 20.3mpx res);

to process the raw one forced to use the raw converter samsung;

ID BE INTERESTED TO SEE THE SENSORS iso capabilities at 20 mp compared with the sony nex7 at 24 mp

the samsung should give beytter results at the highest isos