Samsung NV24 HD (silver)

Description: The Samsung NV24 is a 10.2-megapixel, compact camera.Compared to other compact digital cameras on the market, it is relatively inexpensive at around $230.

Pros: Has a 0.7 in thickness, which is considerably thinner than some similarly priced digital cameras.Also, this digital camera has a 10.2-megapixel resolution, which is somewhat higher than some similarly priced digital cameras.Weighing only 5.1 ounces without battery and media, this digital camera is rather light relative to its competitors.

Cons: None noted, given available product data.

Suitability: Suited for travel, since it won't take up a lot of space.A recommended use, based on key features, is semi-professional photography.The largest recommended print size, estimated from the camera's resolution, is 12x16 or larger.

Value: Overall, this digital camera's features are in line with its price.However, you would usually pay about 15% more to get a compact camera having comparable resolution.

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• Manufacturer: Samsung
• Part Number: NV-24HD

• General

• Product Type Digital camera - Compact
• Width 3.9 in
• Depth 0.7 in
• Height 2.4 in
• Weight 5.1 oz
• Enclosure Color Silver

• Main Features

• Resolution 10.2 megapixels
• Color Support Color
• Optical Sensor Type CCD
• Total Pixels 10,300,000 pixels
• Effective Sensor Resolution 10,200,000 pixels
• Light Sensitivity ISO 80, ISO 100, ISO 200, ISO 400, ISO 800, ISO 1600, ISO auto, ISO 3200 (3Mpix)
• Digital Zoom 5 x
• Shooting Modes Frame movie mode
• Shooting Programs Cafe, Food, Text, Sunset, Children, Close-up, Dawn/dusk, Fireworks, Landscape, Anti shake, Back light, Beach/snow, Night mode, Smile shot, Portrait mode, Self-portrait, Blink detection
• Special Effects Red, Blue, Calm, Cool, Soft, Green, Noise, Retro, Sepia, Vivid, Forest, Classic, Neutral, Negative, Black & White, Custom Effect
• Image Stabilizer Optical
• Image stabilizer feature Optical stabilization helps prevent blurry pictures, especially for handheld cameras at slow shutter speeds or when using high optical zoom.
• Max Shutter Speed 1/2000 sec
• Min Shutter Speed 16 sec
• Exposure Metering Spot, Multi-segment, Center-weighted
• Exposure Modes Program, Automatic
• Exposure Compensation ±2 EV range, in 1/3 EV steps
• Auto Exposure Bracketing 3 steps
• Face Detection Yes
• White Balance Custom, Presets, Automatic
• White Balance Presets Cloudy, Daylight, Tungsten light, Fluorescent light (daylight), Fluorescent light (cool white)
• Digital Video Format H.264, MPEG-4
• Still Image Format JPEG
• Remote Control Optional
• TV Tuner None
• Video Capture H.264 - 1280 x 720, H.264 - 640 x 480, H.264 - 320 x 240, H.264 - 320 x 240

• Memory / Storage

• Supported Flash Memory MultiMediaCard, SD Memory Card
• Integrated Memory 16 MB
• Floppy Drive None
• Digital Storage Media None
• Image Storage JPEG 3648 x 2736, JPEG 3648 x 2432, JPEG 3072 x 2304, JPEG 3648 x 2056, JPEG 2592 x 1944, JPEG 2048 x 1536, JPEG 1024 x 768

• Camera Flash

• Camera Flash Pop-up flash
• Flash Modes Auto mode, Fill-in mode, Slow synchro, Flash OFF mode, Red-eye reduction
• Red Eye Reduction Yes
• Effective Flash Range 1.3 ft - 18.4 ft

• Lens System

• Type Zoom lens - 4.3 mm - 15.5 mm - F/2.8-5.9
• Focal Length 4.3 mm - 15.5 mm
• Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera 24 - 86.4 mm
• Focus Adjustment Manual, Automatic
• Auto Focus TTL contrast detection
• Min Focus Range 31.5 in
• Macro Focus Range 5cm
• Lens Aperture F/2.8-5.9
• Optical Zoom 3.6 x
• Zoom Adjustment Motorized drive
• Lens Manufacturer Schneider-Kreuznach
• Features Built-in lens shield

• Additional Features

• Self Timer Yes
• Self Timer Delay 2 sec, 10 sec
• Additional Features DPOF support, Face detection, Audio recording, Date/time stamp, Built-in speaker, Contrast control, Cropping an image, Resizing an image, Sharpness control, Brightness control, PictBridge support, Saturation control, Built-in help guide, In-camera red-eye fix, USB 2.0 compatibility, Digital image rotation, Digital noise reduction, In-camera movie editing, Dual image stabilization, Blink Detection technology, Auto Contrast Balance (ACB), Advanced Shake Reduction (ASR)

• Viewfinder

• Viewfinder Type None

• Display

• Type LCD display - OLED - 2.5 in - Color
• Display Form Factor Built-in
• Display Format 230,000 pixels

• Digital Player (Recorder)

• Type None

• Microphone

• Type Microphone - Built-in
• Microphone Technology Electret condenser
• Microphone Operation Mode Stereo

• Connections

• Connector Type 1 x USB, 1 x Composite video/audio output, 1 x Docking station, 1 x DC power input
• Expansion Slot(s) SD Memory Card

• Software

• Software Samsung Master, Drivers & Utilities

• System Requirements for PC Connection

• Operating System Support MS Windows ME, MS Windows XP, MS Windows 2000, MS Windows 98 SE, MS Windows Vista, Apple Mac OS 9.0 or later, Apple Mac OS X 10.0 - 10.4
• Peripheral Devices USB port, CD-ROM drive

• Miscellaneous

• Microsoft Certifications Certified for Windows Vista
• Included Accessories Carrying strap
• Cables Included A/V cable

• Power

• Power Device Power adapter - External

• Battery

• Supported Battery Samsung SLB-1137D
• Supported Battery 1 x Li-ion rechargeable battery - 1100 mAh ( Included )

• Environmental Parameters

• Min Operating Temperature 32 °F
• Max Operating Temperature 104 °F

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  Samsung NV24 HD (silver)

  Price: $389.99

  Manufacturer: Samsung

  Specs: Ultracompact, 10.2 megapixels, 3.6 x, 2.5 in LCD display

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  Samsung NV24 HD (black)

  Price: $303.99

  Manufacturer: Samsung

  Specs: Ultracompact, 10.2 megapixels, 3.6 x, 2.5 in LCD display

Samsung

Manufacturer profile

• Website: http://www.samsungusa.com/
• Address: 105 Challenger Road, Ridgefield Park, NJ. 07660
• Phone: 1-800-726-7864
• Fax: 1-973-601-6001