Samsung NV24HD

Max resolution 3648 x 2736
Low resolution 3648 x 2432, 3648 x 2056, 3072 x 2304, 2592 x 1944, 2048 x 1536, 1024 x 768
Image ratio w:h 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
Effective pixels 10.2 million
Sensor photo detectors 10.3 million
Sensor size 1/2.3 " (6.16 x 4.62 mm, 0.28 cm²)
Pixel density 36 MP/cm²
Sensor type CCD
Sensor manufacturer Unknown
ISO rating Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, (3200 at 3MP)
Zoom wide (W) 24 mm
Zoom tele (T) 86.5 mm (3.6 x)
Digital zoom Yes, 5 x
Aperture range F2.8 - F5.9
Min shutter 8 sec
Max shutter 1/2000 sec
Movie Clips Yes, 1280 x 720p, 30 fps, 640 x 480, 30 fps, 320 x 240, 60/30 fps
Weight (inc. batteries) 195 g (6.9 oz)
Dimensions 99 x 61 x 19 mm

The Samsung NV24HD is a new 10 megapixel compact digital camera that has quite a few tricks up its metaphorical sleeve. There's an impressive 24mm ultra-wide angle, image stabilised 3.6x zoom lens, which is currently the widest offered by any digicam, with a maximum telephoto setting of 86.5mm.


The NV24HD offers a 720p, 16:9 ratio HD video mode, which can shoot 1280x720 pixel video at 30fps. As with the rest of the NV range, the NV24HD employs the same unique, Smart Touch interface, which completely does away with the traditional camera menu system. New features include Auto Contrast Balance, which compensates for backlit conditions, Smile Shot, Blink Detection, Self portrait mode and a Photo Style Selector control dial with 7 types of photo style effects. A 2.5 inch OLED screen, Face Detection, ISO range of 80-3200, and full manual shooting mode for the more experienced photographer complete the headline specifications. So the Samsung NV24HD certainly offers a lot on paper, but is it the ultimate point-and-shoot digital camera?



The 10 megapixel NV24HD is happy to display images via HDMI or on its 2.5" OLED display and incorporates a combination of electronic and optical stabilization systems. ISO 3200 also makes an appearance as does local contrast control which aims to balance shadow and highlight detail.