Samsung NV9 review

Typical price: £120

What is it: 10-megapixel super-slim camera with 5x zoom

What we think: Despite a couple of minor flaws, it's a great camera and a real bargain

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Reviewed by: Rod Lawton

Reviewed on: 4 March 2009

Tags: Samsung, Samsung NV9, camera, music player, chromatic aberration

We like:

Attractive styling; robust build quality; useful analogue dials for showing battery life and free memory; good overall picture quality; good value for money

We don't like:

Slow zooming; poor sharpness at full zoom

CNET UK judgement:

You might not use the Samsung NV9's MP3 player, and the 5x zoom does struggle at longer focal lengths, but it's a superbly-made little camera, full of flair and chic, at a price for which you'd normally expect a basic plastic lump

Full review:

Samsung's NV9 is so much fun that it doesn't matter how good its pictures are. Well, nearly. For around £120, this stylish 10-megapixel super-slim camera is very, very tempting. You even get a metal body and non-extending 5x zoom. And, if you don't like the pictures, you can always listen to the built-in MP3 player. Continue Reading...

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