With a unique “Smart Touch” interface, the Samsung NV7 OPS is a 7.2-megapixel digital camera that opts for a more innovative interface. It isn’t a touch screen and it isn’t buttons - but it’s something in between that is far easier. The unique NV7 is paired with a 7x Schneider-Kreuznach optical zoom lens that is optically stabilized, thus the “OPS” (optical picture stabilization) label. The camera also offers manual controls and an extended ISO sensitivity range.

DCRP have a posted their review of the NV7 and had this to report-

"The Samsung NV7 OPS is a camera that offers a lot of bang for the buck, but is ultimately a let down due to its below average image quality, poor battery life, and frustrating user interface. While I like its design and feature set quite a bit, the bottom line is that there are better cameras out there for the money.
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The Samsung NV7 OPS is a camera with a lot of nice features that ultimately is as let down for reasons I listed earlier. If you are intrigued by its design and features and will be sticking to small
prints then it may be worth a look (just buy a spare battery). But you’ll probably be better off choosing something else entirely. Something that will take better photos, have a more traditional user interface, and last longer on a set of batteries."

Too bad, I kind of expect more from Samsung (already).

Technical Details

  • 7-megapixel CCD captures enough detail for photo-quality 15 x 20-inch prints
  • 7x optical zoom with both CCD-shift and electronic image stabilization
  • Multiple manual functions, including Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, and an Auto Macro function
  • Records VGA-quality video at 30 frames per second
  • Bundled with Digimax Reader text-recognition software, for conversion of images taken of books, papers, and magazines