The Samsung NV3 has been reviewed by Imaging Resource and the website give it brownie points for its striking looks, its multimedia capabilities and its easy and fun interface. However they found the image quality was found to be a disappointment and the proprietary connector makes things more difficult.

The Samsung NV3 promises great imagery via its 7 MP image sensor and the onboard Advanced Shake Reduction (ASR) technology. The ASR technology not only enhances the image but also assures that there no blurry shots as it automatically compensates for hand shakes and poor lightening conditions. While the digicam may just measure about 3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7" but it does sport a sufficiently large LCD which measures 2.5 inches. This one is just not a camera but also a bonafied multimedia player. The patented Digimax Converter software lets one play and enjoys movies and MP3 files on the go. NV3 can playback video formats like MPEG, AVI, MOV, WMV and ASF and audio formats like MP3 and WAV. The NV3 can record in VGA (640x480) at 30fps and includes options like Color Effect, Highlight, Photo Frame, Negative and Composite Shot. Scene modes include Night, Portrait, Children, Landscape, Close-up, Sunset, Backlight, Fireworks, Beach & Snow and Text Recognition.

In the end they write "In short, the Samsung NV3 is a stunning camera design with only average photographic performance. We wish more cameras were designed with this kind of elegance and style, but until the NV-series can deliver images of the quality suggested by that gorgeous exterior, we'll reserve Dave's Pick status for the cameras with imaging beauty on the inside as well as outside. Still, if you're looking for timeless design in an MP3/multimedia player that isn't an Apple iPod, then the Samsung NV3 might just be for you. After all, an iPod can't actually capture pictures and video, and it doesn't come with built-in speakers. So while the Samsung NV3 doesn't get a Dave's Pick for its average image quality, it is a seriously cool gadget whose design belongs in the Smithsonian."