Typical price: £200
What is it: Stylish and affordable 7-megapixel digital camera with multimedia extras
What we think: A great looking camera that offers impressive image quality and is dead easy to use
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 8 September 2006
Tags: Samsung, Samsung NV3, optical zoom, pixels, phones
We like:
Good looks; easy to use; bright, natural colours
We don't like:
The auto white balance; some noise at higher ISO settings
You might also need:
Pack of grey cards, for adjusting white balance settings
CNET UK judgement:
Samsung has hit the spot with this neat little camera. It looks good enough to slip into a Fendi handbag or Versace jeans, but unlike some style gadgets the beauty is more than skin deep, with good all-round image quality and a well-thought out menu and control system that should appeal to both newcomers and enthusiasts
Full review:
There are currently two main thrusts of digital camera development, both of which are designed to counter the looming threat of multi-megapixel mobile phones. One is the increasing number of impressive digital SLR cameras, such as the Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 and the Nikon D80, the other is the ever more stylish selection of slim compact cameras available. Continue Reading...
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