Samsung NV7

Résumé : The Samsung NV7 is part of Samsung's new NV range of compact digital cameras. Offering 7.2 megapixels, a 7x zoom lens equivalent to 38-270mm, optical image stabilisation, ISO 100-1000 and and ...

Résumé : The NV7 is one of the smallest prosumer cameras but it could do better without the protruding lens and better image quality.

Points forts : Compact size for a full-featured camera ; optical image stabilization ; Smart Touch user interface ; 7x optical zoom ; full manual shooting mode

Points faibles : Lens cap a hassle to deal with ; flimsy pop-up flash ; cannot adjust volume during video playback ; noisy images

Résumé : It should be the belle of the digital camera ball, but it isn't

Points forts : Excellent anti-shake, Excellent controls

Points faibles : High noise levels, Washed out images, Poor white balance

Conclusion : Sitting on top of the camera is a retro-inspired mode dial that just oozes class. Alongside is the large shutter release button and the delightful but relatively weedy pop-up fl ash. The whole package screams James Bond

Résumé : Superficially, Samsung's new NV7 OPS resembles the recently-reviewed ultra-slim NV10 model but sports a longer, 7x optical zoom lens and lower-resolution (7.2-megapixel) sensor. Its black metal body has the same 'quality' feel as the 10-megapixel NV10 ...

Résumé : With a unique "Smart Touch" interface, the Samsung NV7 OPS is making waves at Photokina 2006. The 7.2-megapixel digital camera nixes the traditional multi-selector and opts for a more innovative system. It isn't a touch screen and it isn't buttons - ...

Points forts : - Smart Touch interface - High resolution LCD - Includes optical image stabilization - Great movie mode - Interesting effects

Points faibles : - Preproduction model displayed significant color fringing and barrel distortion - Heavy - No print orders - Rickety flash unit

Conclusion : Samsung priced the NV7 at $399 and I can take plenty of guesses why. Perhaps it's the 7.2-megapixel image sensor. Perhaps it is the high-resolution 2.5-inch LCD screen with the groundbreaking Smart Touch interface. Maybe it is the 7x optical zoom lens ...