The Samsung NV10 is a brave attempt to do something totally
different in a world dominated by incremental updates of existing
models. The NV series represents Samsung's bid to grab a large
slice of the digicam market, a stepping stone to eventually
becoming one of the top 3 players. The NV10 is a premium-level
product that is both well made and well thought out, with
a unique menu interface that makes the camera easier to understand
and navigate than a conventional system. The Samsung NV10
really does look and feel different to most other cameras
out there. Sadly, although the NV10 offers a truly unique
user experience, the images that it produces do not match
the high quality of the rest of the camera. High levels of
noise at ISO 200 and faster is the main problem, but the NV10
also suffers from obvious purple fringing and a very limited
anti-shake mode. It's a real shame, as the NV10 is otherwise
a joy to use. Ultimately the Samsung NV10 is an innovative
product that forgets about one of the key fundamentals of
a good camera, making it an unfortunate example of style over
substance.
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