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Samsung NV9 / TL9

10.0 megapixels

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  • User Score (43)
    8.9 8.9 from 43 reviewers
  • Expert Score (4)
    7.6 7.6 from 4 reviewers
  • Features (4)
    7.9 7.9 from 4 reviewers
  • Ease of use (3)
    7.6 7.6 from 3 reviewers
  • Picture quality (3)
    6.7 6.7 from 3 reviewers
  • Reliability (2)
    8.5 8.5 from 2 reviewers
  • Overall quality (3)
    8.9 8.9 from 3 reviewers
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7-8
(3)
5-6
(1)
3-4
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Users:
9-10
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7-8
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  • Expert Reviews

  1. Imaging Resource

    Imaging Resource
    22 January 2009

    Few specifications are currently (July, 2008) available on the Samsung TL9, which features a ten megapixel CCD image sensor behind a Samsung-branded 5x optical zoom lens. Read more

  2. Tech2

    9 March 2009

    W e've reviewed quite of few ultra compacts lately that go all the way when it comes to packing features, but suffer considerably when it comes to performance. Read more

  3. CNET

    CNET
    8.0/10
    4 March 2009

    You might not use the Samsung NV9's MP3 player, and the 5x zoom does struggle at longer focal lengths, but it's a superbly-made little camera, full of flair and chic, at a price for which you'd normally expect a basic plastic Read more

    • Attractive styling, Robust build quality, Useful analogue dials for showing battery life and free memory, Good overall picture quality, Good value for money
    • Slow zooming, Poor sharpness at full zoom

  4. PC Pro

    PC Pro
    8.3/10
    17 June 2009

    Good basic quality and design make this a fine pocket snapper. Read more

  • User Reviews

  1. Much wanted camera

    Amazon
    10/10
    Reviewer: L. Newcomb "GrannyL", Amazon
    28 December 2009

    Sellor/shipper did fine job. Arrived in most timely fashion, and was well protected in shipping container. I wanted this camera! After a year, the "Bird of Paradise" factor kicked in, and I found my older and okay camera! Read more

  2. Samsung TL9

    Ebay
    10/10
    Reviewer: dennisfl3, Ebay
    8 November 2010

    Previously owned a NV3 and still have the NV4 and now the TL9 which is the same as NV9, Great all in one camera, Great pictures....Great Movies and Great mp3 player. Read more

  3. Excellent pics!

    OneCall
    8.0/10
    Reviewer: Abe, OneCall
    25 May 2009

    I bought this wonderful Samsung as a vacation camera because this was the highest-rated camera by Consumer Reports which doesn't have a protruding lens. Read more

    • Also an MP3 player, Easy to Use, Excellent in Low Light, Good Battery Life, Good sized screen, Great Resolution, Great Zoom, Nice Features and Settings

  4. CNET

    CNET
    Reviewer: marcofoo, CNET
    23 September 2009

    This is the worst camera I have ever got my paws on! It is slow. Night shots are terrible. Had to send for repair following blank screen issues. Every 1 in 10 (approx.) photos is corrupt and cannot be recovered. Read more

    • Its looks
    • Everything else

  5. Samsung NV9: Very good cheap camera

    Dooyoo
    9.6/10
    Reviewer: bjdavies1981, Dooyoo
    31 January 2009

    Quality, cheap camera. Read more

    • Excellent value for money
    • Camera casing has become scratched

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  • Manufacturer's Description

Resize, Rotate, Color Effect, ACB, Red Eye Fix, Image adjust (Brightness, Contrast, Saturation), Face TouchPlay Mode : Seeking in Play (Max 32X), Skipping in Play, Auto skipping after one file played, Remember last played frame, Support Full Screen in Converting S/WFunction : Auto Scroll (0.8sec ~ 2.3sec), Skipping by 1 page/10pages, Auto reload function (Remember last.

  • Multimedia
  • 10.2 Mega pixel
  • 5X Optical Zoom

Specifications

  • Format
    Compact
  • Also known as
    Samsung TL9
  • Max resolution
    4384 x 2736
  • Low resolution
    4384 x 2920, 4834 x 2464, 3264 x 2448, 2592 x 1944, 2048 x 1536, 1024 x 768
  • Image ratio w:h
    4:3, 3:2, 16:9
  • Effective pixels
    10.2 million
  • Sensor photo detectors
    10.3 million
  • Sensor size
    1/2.33 " (6.13 x 4.60 mm, 0.28 cm²)
  • Pixel density
    36 MP/cm²
  • Sensor type
    CCD

Release Date

  • First seen
    16 July 2008

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