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7.2 out of 10

Samsung NV20

12.1 megapixels, first seen: 30 July 2007

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  • User Score (51)
    9.2 9.2 from 51 reviewers
  • Expert Score (28)
    8.2 8.2 from 28 reviewers
  • Design (6)
    7.5 7.5 from 6 reviewers
  • Value for money (15)
    7.4 7.4 from 15 reviewers
  • Features (8)
    7.1 7.1 from 8 reviewers
  • Ease of use (8)
    7.2 7.2 from 8 reviewers
  • Picture quality (6)
    6.0 6.0 from 6 reviewers
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Pros & Cons

  • aluminium case not plastic, effects mode, well made body, mediocre face detection, innovative user interface
  • control interface, heavy handed noise reduction, a bit fidly, washed out colour, mediocre face detection

ACB(Auto Contrast Balance) function Compensate brightness of objects automatically even in harsh light environment like back-light scene or scene which has too different light contrast between object and background. The user can take natural images in an indoor shooting envi-ronment by setting the Fast ASR. In macro shootin, which is vulnerable to camera shake, it is now possible for the user to take clear, natural pictures. Fast ASR (Advanced Shake Reduction) functio…

Specifications

Image Sensor

  • Type
    1/1.72″CCD
  • Effective Pixel
    Approx. 12.1 Mega-pixel
  • Total Pixel
    Approx. 12.4 Mega-pixel

Lens

  • Focal Length
    Schneider Lens f = 7.3 ~ 21.9mm (35mm film equivalent : 34 ~ 102mm)
  • F No.
    F2.8 ~ F5.2
  • Digital Zoom
    Still Image mode : 1.0X ~ 5.0X  Play mode : 1.0X ~ 11.36X (depends on image size)
  • LCD Monitor
    2.5" color TFT LCD (230,000 pixel)

Focusing

  • Type
    TTL auto focus (Multi-AF, Center AF, Face Recognition AF)

Release Date

  • First seen
    30 July 2007

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  • Reviews of Samsung NV20

  1. Samsung NV20 Review

    Reviewer: Think Camera
    4 May 2008
    Overall 8
    8.0
    Design 8
    8.0
    Value for money 8
    8.0
    Features 8
    8.0
    Ease of use 9
    9.0
    Picture quality 6
    6.0
     

    Ever play 'battleships'? Have you ever found somewhere on a map using grid references? If so, you can pretty much dispense with the manual for the 12.1 megapixel Samsung NV20… it's already hard-wired into your head. You see, flanking the 2.5” LCD at the rear of the camera are six 'row' buttons and seven 'column' buttons; between them, they handle every aspect of image manipulation possible on the camera. All that's left is the shooting mode button, the zoom thumb... Read more

  2. 12 megapixel camera

    Reviewer: Photographypress.co.uk
    1 October 2007
    Overall 5
    5.0
     

    Overall we weren't that impressed by the NV20, it might look good, but in use it's awkward, gimmicky and worse of all the images aren't great. Like the NV10 before its Nice looks don't cover up its failings, and it's a shame to see Samsung hasn't learnt from its mistakes first time around. Read more

  3. Reviewer: PhotoRadar
    7 February 2008
    Overall 6
    6.0
     

    The NV20 seems well built and is comfortable in the hand, especially for such a slim camera, but the Smart Touch controls can feel awkward to use. Image quality is vibrant but at the expense of blown highlights, while noise is a problem, even at the lowest sensitivity setting. Read more

  4. Samsung NV20

    Reviewer: Let's go digital
    30 July 2007

    Samsung NV20 : Samsung Camera introduces a new model to its NV series of advanced point & shoot cameras - the 12 Megapixel Samsung NV20. The Samsung NV20 features the sleek, elegant design and innovative Smart Touch interface that have become the hallmarks of the NV Series, and set the camera family apart from competitive offerings in the market. For outstanding image quality, the Samsung NV20 features premium Schneider optics with a 3x optical zoom. On the back of the... Read more

  5. Samsung NV20 review

    Reviewer: What Digital Camera
    7 February 2008
    Overall 9
    8.6
    Design 9
    9.0
    Features 9
    8.5
    Performance 8
    8.0
    Picture quality 9
    9.0
     

    A well-designed compact that is tardy in use yet produces good images. Read more

  1. It makes me feel stupid

    Reviewer: Amazon
    17 October 2008
    Overall 6
    6.0
     

    I love the way this camera looks. I've had it for a few months now, and tellingly I've only used it a few times, preferring to use my old 7 mp Samsung instead. The problem I have is that I just can't figure out how to use the settings - admittedly I am a techno-moron - the icons seem to be counter-intuitive to me. It's frustrating to read all these glowing reviews, because the pictures I get from the AUTO setting just aren't right: there's too little light etc. On the... Read more

  2. great cam for a great price

    Reviewer: Newegg
    16 February 2008
    Overall 10
    10
     

    this camra is great and all but is lacking the upgrade lense feature that some people really look forward to, but because of that it stays a great slim size. it uses SDHC but most memory cards dont have that high of capacity so carry like two 4 gig cards and you can use it for days on end or as a camcorder. overall extreamly great camra for the price and features. Read more

  3. Anonymous confirmed purchaser

    Reviewer: Reevoo
    12 September 2008
    Overall 9
    9.0
     

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