Samsung NV40 Expert Reviews

alaTest has collected and analyzed 40 reviews from magazines and websites. Reviewers really like the usability. The flash also impresses, but many are less positive about the zoom.

Usability, Flash, Design, Price

Zoom, Interface

Experts rate this product 65/100 and users 84/100. We analyzed these ratings, the product age and more factors. Compared to other Digital Compact Cameras, the Samsung NV40 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 86/100 = Very Godd quality.

The Samsung NV40 is a small, 10-megapixel point-and-shoot camera available for as little as $150. The NV40 did very well in our performance tests, but has some interface issues that may make it more difficult to use than other entry-level cameras. The ...

Anyone glancing at the NV40 will find quite a few interesting buttons and dials that are not typical camera fare. On the top you find two dials, one to change camera modes, while the second is for Photo Style. This latter mode applies various hue and ...

The Samsung NV40 is a compact point-and-shoot that impressed us with good results in our image quality tests, especially white balance, resolution, noise levels and dynamic range. It has a very capable automatic mode, 3x optical zoom, and both optical ...

Excellent test scores, especially in auto mode ; Stabilizing ridge to hold camera steady ; Reasonable price

User interface ; Poor documentation in manual ; Features available in program mode but not in manual

While we are not huge fans of the user interface of the NV40, the camera's laboratory test scores impressed us. The manual noise and white balance performances, in particular were excellent, as were the resolution and dynamic range scores. This is a ...

Announced back in January, the stylish Samsung NV40 is a new addition to Samsung's now extensive range of NV-branded compact digital cameras (12 in total). As with the rest of the NV range, the NV40 employs the same unique, Smart Touch interface, ...

The NV40 represents a further refinement of Samsung's radical approach to the compact camera market, but it's not exactly a massive leap forward, being very similar to the previous NV20 model. The notable changes are a decrease in ...

The Samsung NV40 is a 10.5 megapixel digital camera (CCD) with a 3x Schneider-Kreuznach Varioplan branded 3x optical zoom lens (37mm - 111mm). The NV40 features a lens with built in optical image stabilization as well as software based anti-shake ...

Although there were some problems with purple fringing and image noise, the Samsung NV40's user interface is so good that we'd still recommend it. This 10.5-megapixel snapper's price is so close to the £100 mark that it'd be a crime not to consider it ...

Clever smart touch system ; manual control

Some noise and purple fringing problems

Although we had some complaints about purple fringing and image noise, we love the Samsung NV40's user interface so much we'd still recommend it -- especially when a price so close to the £100 mark makes it an unbeatabe bargain

The NV40 employs Samsung's proprietary Smart Touch interface that's operated via a number of highly sensitive buttons placed along the vertical and horizontal edges of the LCD screen.....

Styling, Smart Touch interface

Image noise throughout ISO range, flat colours

Despite the touch interface and stylish looks, it does let itself down on image quality.

The Samsung NV40 is a 10.5 megapixel digital camera (CCD) with a 3x Schneider-Kreuznach Varioplan branded 3x optical zoom lens. The NV40 features a lens with built in optical image stabilization as well as software based anti-shake technology (for ...

The NV40 features a lens with built in optical image stabilization as well as software based anti-shake technology (for both movie and still images)

Many photographers dream of a compact digital camera with a zoom focal range, including a true wide angle, which can provide high resolution and can also store images in RAW .