Samsung NV3 reviews and prices: Compact camera

Samsung NV3 reviews and prices: Compact camera reviews

This digital camera is a good all rounder.

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8.8 out of 10 based on 125 reviews.

Samsung NV3: 7.4 MP (Megapixels), 3x optical zoom, SD Card storage, Yes image stabiliser digital Compact camera. See full product description

Overall rating	8.8
Ease of use	8.5
Image quality	8.6
Features	8.6
Build Quality	9.0
Value for money	8.9

Some customer reviews of Samsung NV3

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Lorna , Leicester

Score 7.0/10

Good points:: I like to slim appearance of the camera and quality of picture
Bad points:: I am still experiancing problem in downloading music even though i have purchase the recommended memory card. always says no file

Overall rating	7.0
Ease of use	8.0
Image quality	9.0
Features	7.0
Build Quality	9.0
Value for money	9.0

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Confirmed purchase: 26 Sep 2007

Anthony, London

Score 8.0/10

Good points:: The camera has all features which are usefull for must teenagers and would suit adults also with its video and mp3 player
Bad points:: Image is clear but i notice the red eye reduction is of no much effect even after adjusting all the settings.

Overall rating	8.0
Ease of use	9.0
Image quality	7.0
Features	10.0
Build Quality	8.0
Value for money	9.0

Was this review helpful? 6 of 6 people found this review helpful

Confirmed purchase: 25 Jan 2008

John, Edinburgh

Score 9.0/10

Good points:: nice looking, very neat.
good pictures
Bad points:: not able to turn flash on and off.. or if you can its not easy to find.

Overall rating	9.0
Ease of use	9.0
Image quality	9.0
Features	9.0
Build Quality	9.0
Value for money	10.0

Was this review helpful? 4 of 4 people found this review helpful

Confirmed purchase: 24 Jan 2008

phill, cheltenham

Score 8.0/10

Good points:: Reviewer left no comment
Bad points:: i dont really know why theres a mp3 function personally but hey. its there is you want to use it guess.

Overall rating	8.0
Ease of use	8.0
Image quality	8.0
Features	8.0
Build Quality	9.0
Value for money	10.0

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Confirmed purchase: 14 Jan 2008

Confirmed purchaser

Score 9.0/10

Good points:: Easy to use menu, small compact camera bursting with extras, good all rounder!!
Bad points:: hav'nt found any yet.

Overall rating	9.0
Ease of use	10.0
Image quality	9.0
Features	9.0
Build Quality	10.0
Value for money	10.0

Was this review helpful? 4 of 4 people found this review helpful

Confirmed purchase: 12 Mar 2008

Roger, Kidderminster

Score 9.0/10

Good points:: Close focus
Excellent lowlight capability
Good movies
Bad points:: No optical viewfinder
No easy backlight switch

Overall rating	9.0
Ease of use	7.0
Image quality	9.0
Features	8.0
Build Quality	9.0
Value for money	9.0

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Confirmed purchase: 12 Jan 2008

Steve, Telford

Score 9.0/10

Good points:: Just Great.....LCD screen brill & user friendly if used as basic camera(auto mode), easy to carry around.
Bad points:: Lots you can do with the camera but hard to remember all the funtions if not used on regular basis.

Overall rating	9.0
Ease of use	8.0
Image quality	10.0
Features	8.0
Build Quality	9.0
Value for money	10.0

Was this review helpful? 1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Confirmed purchase: 11 Jan 2008

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Product Features

Camera Type	Compact
There are 2 main types of camera: The SLR and the Compact. SLR stands for Single Lens Reflex. SLR cameras use a prism to reflect the exact image as seen through the lens and so offers a more accurate viewfinder. SLR cameras have detachable lenses offering greater flexibility if you wish to take a variety of different photographs. Compact cameras have a built in lens and an ‘above lens’ viewfinder which is less accurate but they are often cheaper, more sleekly designed and easier to carry anywhere with you to capture that moment perfectly without having to fiddle with complex settings or a bag full of lenses.
Resolution (Pixels)	3072x2304
A camera sensor, that captures the photograph, is measured in pixels. The number given here is the horizontal amount of pixels followed by the vertical quantity of pixels. The more pixels a camera sensor has, the bigger and higher quality the image will be.
Optical zoom ratio	3
The amount by which the camera optics (lens) can bring the subject closer.
Screen size (Inches)	2.5
Screen size is measured diagonally from corner to corner.
Digital zoom ratio	5
Not to be confused with optical zoom, digital zoom enlarges a portion of the image thus simulating optical zoom. In doing so, some image quality is lost.
Type of image stabiliser	Yes
If a photo is taken at a slow shutter speed, or at a long focal length, the effects of ‘hand shake’ will be amplified. Some cameras come with built-in image stabilisation which is designed to act against this to produce sharper images. It’s great for low light shots without a tripod, like at a gig.
Touchscreen	No
Touchscreen technology allows you to move and click things directly on the screen using your finger or a stylus pen.
3D	No

Colour	Multi
The main colour of the product.
Media format	MMC Card
This is the type of storage that your digital camera or camcorder uses to save images to. The main types of card media format: Compact Flash Micro SD MMC (Multi Media Card) SD Card (Secure Digital) SDHC (Secure Disk High Capacity)
Media format	SD Card
This is the type of storage that your digital camera or camcorder uses to save images to. The main types of card media format: Compact Flash Micro SD MMC (Multi Media Card) SD Card (Secure Digital) SDHC (Secure Disk High Capacity)
Memory card slot	Yes
Having a memory card slot allows you to save data to a memory card and then transfer it to another device. For example you may put a photo from your camera or mobile phone onto a memory card and then plug it into your printer to print directly. Memory card slots come in many formats: Compact Flash Card Memory Stick Duo Micro SD Card MMC SD Card SDHC Card
PictBridge	Yes
An industry standard allowing images to be printed from camera to printer, without needing a computer. CIPA PictBridge Standard Website
Macro Mode	Yes
This mode allows close-up photograpy of small objects such as insects and flowers.
Video recorder	Yes
Video recording functionality allows the capture of videos in mpeg or avi format which is great if you want to capture a whole scene, not just one moment.
Manual Focus	No
Almost all modern cameras have autofocus. Manual focus allows you to override the autofocus and set the distance yourself. This is especially useful if your camera is struggling to focus in a low-light or confusing scene.
Timer	Yes

Weight (g)	142
The weight of the product in grams.
Flash	Yes
Whether or not your camera has an in-built flash. Flashes are essential for fully capturing a low light image.
Body Only	No
dSLR cameras have detachable lenses and are sold in a variety of combinations. This facet lets you know whether the package your are considering comes bundled with a lens or whether it is just the body of the camera.
WiFi	No
Wifi allows you to connect your device to wireless routers or modems which allows you to connect to broadband internet.
Shortest shutter speed (Fractions of a second)	1/2000
This is the fastest speed at which the camera can take a photo. Faster shutter speeds really freeze the action and are great for sports photography.
Longest shutter speed (Fractions of a second)	1/15
This is the longest exposure your camera will take. The longer you take a photo for, the more light is let in and the more motion is captured. Long shutter speeds can give fantastic, artistic results. Try photographing the night sky at 30s or longer to see how the rotation of the Earth causes the stars to curve through the scene.
Waterproof	No
If your camera is waterproof you will be able to film under water which is perfect for diving and snorkeling.
Viewfinder	LCD Monitor
USB port	Yes
Socket for connecting devices such as a computers and other components.
Dimensions (mm)	57x94.5x17.5
The size of the device in millimetres, in width x height x depth.
RAW Format	No
GPS Receiver	No

Max. Aperture Lens 1	f3.5-4.5
Measured in f-stops the aperture of a lens dictates the maximum amount of light captured. If you want to do low light photography look for something with a wide aperture like f2.8. The widest aperture is given as a range as it changes when your lens is zoomed in.
In-built memory (Megabytes)	15

Release date	2006-08-16
The date the product was originally made available for purchase.
Height in mm	5.7

Width in mm	94.5

Depth in mm	1.8

Serial Shot Mode	Yes
Bluetooth	No
Bluetooth is a technology for the wireless transfer of data such as contacts, photos and music between mobile phones, computers and a host of other Bluetooth enabled devices. Read more about Bluetooth on Wikipedia
Autofocus	Yes
Changeable Lens	No
Type of lens	Zoom - 6.3 mm - 18.9 mm
Highest focal length (Millimetres)	114

Lowest focal length (Millimetres)	38

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Manufacturer's Description

Don’t be fooled by its compact size. The NV3 features seven different and dynamic ways to entertain your senses, whatever your mood.

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