Samsung NV20 Digital Camera

rating: 4.80

The Samsung NV20 Digital Camera 12 megapixel digital camera with 3x optical zoom offers you high resolution and Fast Advanced Shake Reduction (Fast ASR) technology to ensure high quality images. A Schneider-KREUZNACH lens delivers crystal-clear images with every shot, and a brilliant Smart Touch user interface makes accessing menu functions and reviewing your images a breeze.

Samsung NV20 Digital Camera overview

The Samsung NV20 Digital Camera features the sleek, elegant design and innovative Smart Touch interface that have become the hallmarks of the NV Series, setting the camera family apart from competitive offerings in the market. For outstanding image quality, the NV20 features premium Schneider optics with a 3x optical zoom. On the back of the camera's brushed black, stainless-steel body lies Samsung's Smart Touch user interface. Smart Touch enables easy navigation of the camera's comprehensive feature sets by simply sliding a finger across the control buttons positioned around the camera's 2.5-inch LCD screen.

The Samsung NV20 Digital Camera can also shoot at ISO 3200, and boasts an improved Advanced Shake Reduction (ASR) feature as well as Samsung's new Auto Contrast Balance (ACB) and Image Noise Reduction modes. ACB automatically adjusts the brightness of subjects composed in harsh lighting, such as those that are back-lit, and the Image Noise Reduction helps limit the amount of noise in captured images, especially those shot at higher ISO settings. No matter what lighting environment shooters find themselves in, they can rest assured that the NV20 will deliver uncompromising results.

Samsung NV20 Digital Camera features

Package Contents:
NV20 Digital Camera
Li-ion Rechargeable Battery (SLB-0837(B))
User Manual (Product warranty)
Camera Strap
AV Cable
AC Adapter (SAC-46) / USB Cable (SUC-C2)
Software CD
Sensitivity:
Auto
ISO 80
ISO 100
ISO 200
ISO 400
ISO 800
ISO 1600
ISO 3200
Voice Recording:
Voice Recording (max. 10 hours)
Voice Memo in Still Image (max. 10 sec.)
Compatibility:
NTSC
PAL
EXIF 2.21
DPOF 1.1
PictBridge 1.0
Platform Support: PC
Platform Support: Mac

Samsung NV20 Digital Camera specification

General Information
Manufacturer Samsung
Manufacturer Part Number CJ330501K
Manufacturer Website Address www.samsungusa.com
Brand Name Samsung
Product Series NV
Product Model NV20
Product Name NV20 Digital Camera
Marketing Information Auto Contrast Balance
The superior Schneider-KREUZNACH Lens
Innovative 'Smart Touch' User Interface
ASR (Advanced Shake Reduction) system
Face Detection AF&AE
TV quality MPEG-4 movie mode with sound (30fps)
Multi-charging system
Red-eye Fix for natural, flattering portrait shots
Product Type Digital Camera
Display & Graphics
Screen Size 2.5"
Display Screen Type Active Matrix TFT Color LCD
Display Resolution 230000Pixel
Aspect Ratio 16:9
Camera Resolution 12.1Megapixel Effective - 12.4Megapixel Total
Image
Image Formats JPEG
Maximum Image Resolution 4000 x 3000
Video
Video Formats AVI
MPEG-4
Maximum Video Resolution 640 x 480
Maximum Frame Rate 30fps
Audio
Audio Formats WAV
Lens
Focal Length 7.3mm to 21.9mm
Optical Zoom 3x
Digital Zoom 5x
Image Stabilization Electronic
Autofocus Type Passive
Focus Modes Auto Focus
Exposure
Shutter Speed 15 to 1/1500 Second
Flash
Flash Modes Auto Flash
Red-eye Reduction
Flash OFF
Storage
Flash Memory Capacity 20MB
Memory
Memory Card Support Secure Digital (SD) Card
MultiMediaCard (MMC)
Controls/Indicators
Camera Modes Shooting Modes:
Auto
Program
Manual
ASR
Effect
Scene:
Night
Portrait
Children
Landscape
BIZ
Close-up
Text
Sunset
Dawn
Backlight
Fireworks
Beach & Snow
Cafe
Food
Self-Shot
Continuous:
Single
Continuous
High Speed
AEB
Sharpness:
Soft
Normal
Vivid
Color Effects:
Normal
Black & White
Sepia
Red
Green
Blue
Negative
Custom
Composite
Photo Frame
GIF Animation
Interfaces/Ports
Interfaces/Ports 1 x USB
1 x Audio/Video Out
1 x 24-pin DC Power In
Software
Software Included Storage Driver (PC & Mac)
Samsung Master
Samsung Biz Reader
Acrobat Reader
User Manual
Battery Information
Battery Include Yes
Physical Characteristics
Color Black
Dimensions 2.36" Height x 3.8" Width x 0.73" Depth
Weight 5.35oz - Without batteries and card

Samsung NV20 Digital Camera user reviews

"Just wanted to quite frankly give Samsung NV20 Digital Camera some credit it deserves. Ultimately this is a point and shoot camera, and as such, in my opinion, is one of the best of its kind at being so. If you want to take professional photographs, then please feel free to buy an SLR or digital SLR and do so.

In my opinion this is a great camera for capturing those holiday moments, for taking pictures of the kids and the dog at christmas, for all those timeless memories, for just being a camera. The quality is very good, it feels great and solid, and looks even better. I find the images so much better than my previous camera, and is a fantastic camera to take away with you, or just pick up on that special occassion and snap away. I find the menus easy to navigate, and if you've ever used a touch screen phone, handheld, palm or ipod for that matter, then you'll find the buttons a great feature to this model.

If you want to pretend your a professional photographer and take pictures of flowers in the rain, so close up you can almost see through it, and then sit back and wish how you'd took it up years ago and made a fortune selling your artistic delights.... then don't buy this camera.

However, if like me, you want a great quality, stylish little camera, to take images of (IMHO) great quality for all those special times and for your memories, then this is the beauty to go for!! "

--- Mrs. Ruth M. Gascoyne rated: 5

"I searched the web for ages, before deciding to buy Samsung NV20 Digital Camera. As I'm not planning to upgrade again for a long time, I'd need to buy something of considerably high spec.

The first thing I'd say is that this camera is extremely stylish, with excellent build quality. The retro design is second to none, with the black stainless steel shell reassuring you of this quality.

The only disappointing part of the camera build are the control buttons on the rear of the camera, these are some sort of coated plastic and have already started chipping at the edges. This is however, only a minor gripe.

The flash pops up on it's own, when required. Then has to be pressed down manually when finished.

The pictures I've taken so far, have nearly all come out well. It does take a while to master all the camera features, but worth taking the time. I've been taking pictures on both the AUTO and MANUAL settings. The auto setting is fine for most situations, but worth tweaking the manual mode for maximum picture quality.

Overall very happy with this camera, I upgraded from a 4MP Cannon and just can't believe the difference in picture quality.

Well worth a look..
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--- Ben rated: 4

"I bought Samsung NV20 Digital Camera for my brother for his birthday. He is a bit of a photographer so I wanted to get something that is 'everyday' useful to him. He absolutely loves it. My advice, if you are interested in this camera, is don't underestimate it. This is not just a point and shoot camera. It is easy to get overwhelmed by the amount of brilliant technology in the NV20. The smart touch is a revolution to the camera menus. It means you can access everything quickly which is needed with the amount of stuff on this. No more menu, then sub-menu, then sub-sub-menu etc! Boring! My brother has chunky digits too and uses it fine so I find it strange that people struggle with this feature. It takes a while to get used to but is the best gadget I've seen in a long time. I can't rave about it enough.
In photography the lens is everything! People get hung up about megapixels but that is not what is the most important thing. So the NV20 comes with Schneider Kreuznach lens - that's very good in the photography world. Saying that though, it does also have 12MP so you can still blow up those cheesy photos of flowers for the wall canvas!
The NV20 has a fast processer which means there isn't all that annoying time delay when taking a photo - I think this is very needed when using the advanced shake reduction modes. Some cameras lag terribly but this is quite quick.
If you get this camera - try messing with the light balance. It's really clever with all the options as to which type of lighting you have in a room. And definately get to grips with the red eye fix. I love that technology being on the camera so that you can remove red eye after you've taken a picture. My nephew always has terrible red eye in photos and I cannot be bothered to edit every photo in photoshop.
Bad points? There has to be some! Sorry! The design is a little 'man-like' for me. I do like black cameras as I think they look quite smart but I'm not a retro kind of person but I guess this is very subjective. Also, I bought this a while ago and paid a lot more which is really annoying! But I see it has come down in price now.
I definately recommend this camera to someone upgrading to a more serious compact camera. "

--- KT sanlie rated: 5

"Pros

Bright LCD
Comfortable Controls
Easy Setup
Easy To Use
Easy to Keep Clean
Strong Construction
Cons

None
Best Uses

None
"An easy to use, Samsung NV20 Digital Camera that takes great still and movie pics with excellent battery life"

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--- Connector rated: 5

"Pros

Easy to Use
Excellent in Low Light
Fast Shutter Speed
Good Battery Life
Good sized screen
Great Resolution
Nice Features and Settings
Cons

None
Best Uses

Home
Office
Outdoors
Portraits
Sports/Action
Travel
Weddings/Events
"compared to all the digital ultra compacts on the market the Samsung NV20 Digital Camera is #1! six hour video record and much more.#1#1#1!!!!!! competitors be move creative and innovative. sunrawgod/owner. declared over a comparison of all compact models do the homework see for yourself. peace."

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--- SUNRAWGOD rated: 5

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