Samsung NV3 Expert Reviews

This slim camera doubles as a multimedia player, but the tradeoff is subpar image quality.

Attractive, thin-profile case, Plays music through built-in speakers

Image quality is lackluster, Battery life is below average

The Samsung NV3 ($250 as of February 15, 2007) is more than an inexpensive 7-megapixel camera--it's an elegant-looking multimedia device. Unfortunately, its fashionable appearance turns out to be its best characteristic.

Attractive, thin-profile case Plays music through built-in speakers

Image quality is lackluster Battery life is below average

If you're looking for a good $250 digital camera, you have bunches to choose from--and many candidates offer better image quality than the NV3 does. On the other hand, its novel multimedia capabilities come at no significant price premium, giving it an od...

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The Samsung NV3's MP3 player and built-in stereo speakers will appeal to multi-function gadget lovers, but overall image quality won't impress the serious shooter.

The Samsung NV3 combines a 7.2 megapixel CCD sensor with a Samsung SHD-branded 3x optical zoom lens with a fairly standard 38 to 114mm equivalent focal range. To compose shots, the slim NV3 skips any optical viewfinder in favor of its large 2.5 inch LCD d...

When you do take pictures in either a normal 4:3 or 16:9 wide aspect ratio, the Samsung NV3 has 11 Scene modes to master difficult situations without mastering the intricacies of photography

All-in-one devices seem like a good idea on paper, but when they finally come out, they tend to disappoint. Historically, putting a camera together with an MP3 player cripples both functions. Samsung tries to change that with the NV3, a 7-megapixel snapsh...

Solid images; handy media-player functions.

Heavy fringing; awkward movie format in media-player mode; unresponsive zoom rocker.

This camera-cum-media player doesn't excel at any of its functions, but the Samsung NV3 could be a solid choice if you don't want to buy both a camera and an MP3 player.

Very good photo quality (though see issues below)Compact, very stylish and well built bodyLarge, high resolution 2.5" LCD display (though see issues below)Can play movies, MP3s, and text files tooAF-assist lamp, decent low light focusingElectronic anti-sh...

Details a bit muddy; color saturation drops at high ISOs; occasional overexposureRedeye a big problem; removal tool does not helpLCD outdoor visibility isn't the greatestNo optical viewfinderUsing ASR (advanced shake reduction) feature slows down shot-to-...

The Samsung NV3 is a convergence device if there ever was one. It does the usual camera things like take pictures and video clips, but it also can play your MP3 and video files just like your iPod or other portable media player. And while the interface is...

Samsung Camera announces the introduction of the Samsung NV3, one of three new camera models that comprise the revolutionary new Samsung NV series of digital still cameras featuring sleek, stylish designs and high technology. The Samsung NV3 is a 7 Megapi...