Typical price: £160
What is it: 10.2-megapixel compact with 24mm wide-angle lens
What we think: Engaging interface, excellent images and spirited manual controls make this understated compact a great investment
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 10 July 2008
Tags: Samsung, Samsung NV24HD, shutter speed, white balance, performance
We like:
Clever smart touch interface; joyous manual exposure control; decent pictures
We don't like:
Small zoom paddle
CNET UK judgement:
The Samsung NV24HD's engagingly quirky smart touch interface has always been a favourite of ours in the often identikit world of point-and-shoots, but the clever manual exposure control puts this camera firmly in our good books. Excellent image quality and a feature set that ticks all the boxes make this an excellent -- if somewhat understated -- investment
Full review:
Samsung's NV series is known for its solid build quality and unconventional smart touch interface. If those rows of buttons have put you off in the past, the 10.2-megapixel Samsung NV24HD could change your mind. This well-built snapper costs around £160. Continue Reading...
Samsung NV24HD History
24 Jun 2008 in Crave
Photos: 24 hours with the Samsung NV24HD camera
Guest reviewer and renowned torturer Jack Bauer gives the Samsung NV24HD a once-over, and sees how this 10-megapixel wide angle snapper copes with his high-impact holidays
Latest user reviews
March 6, 2009
Posted by: al h
"I want to like it, but I don't"
December 14, 2008
Posted by: ignota
"Perfect for me"
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