| Basic Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Resolution: | 10.50 Megapixels |
| Lens: | 3.00x zoom (37-111mm eq.) |
| Viewfinder: | LCD |
| LCD Size: | 2.5 inch |
| ISO: | 80-3200 |
| Shutter: | 8-1/1500 |
| Max Aperture: | 2.8 |
| Mem Type: | SDHC / SD |
| Battery: | Custom LiIon |
| Dimensions: | 3.7 x 2.3 x 0.7 in. (95 x 59 x 19 mm) |
| Weight: | 4.7 oz (133 g) |
| MSRP: | $329 |
| Availability: | 03/2008 |
The Samsung NV40 has an 10.5 megapixel 1/2.33" CCD image sensor behind a Schneider-Kreuznach Varioplan branded 3x optical zoom lens with a fairly typical equivalent focal length of 37-111mm. The lens includes optical image stabilization, and Samsung combines this with software anti-shake in both still image and movie modes.
The NV40 has a 2.5-inch LCD display with a higher than average 230,000 pixels for image framing and reviewing, but like many ultra-compacts, no optical viewfinder is provided. ISO ranges from 80 to 1600, with 3200 available at reduced resolution (3 megapixels or lower). NV40 metering modes include multi, spot, center-weighted and face detection, and the camera offers 14 scene modes to choose from, including Night, Portrait, Children, Landscape, Close-Up, Text, Sunset, Dawn, Backlight, Fireworks, Beach & Snow, Café, Food, and Self Portrait.
The Samsung NV40 has the ability to record VGA resolution (640x480) movies at a maximum frame rate of 30fps, and supports optical zoom while recording videos. Additional NV40 features include Samsung's Smart Touch user interface, a secondary Photo Style Selector (PSS) dial and Multi-Slide Show. Images are stored on SD, SDHC, or MMC cards, plus 20MB of built-in memory, and the NV40 derives its power from a custom lithium-ion battery pack.
The Samsung NV40 ships first from March 2008 priced at US$329 MSRP.
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