Samsung MV800 Specifications

Design

Black Design
Point and Shoot, Rotating LCD

Image sensor

Approx. 16.15 Mega pixel
CCD Image Sensor Type

Lens

Schneider Lens
5x Optical Zoom
4.7~23.5mm Focal Length
F3.3(W)~F5.9(T) F No.

Shutter Speed

Program : 1 ~ 1/2,000 sec. Smart Auto: 1/8~ 1/2000 sec Night : 8 ~ 1/2,000 sec (AEB, continuous : 1/4 ~ 1/2,000 sec.),

Exposure

±2EV (1/3EV steps)
Program AE
Multi,Spot,Center Weighted,Face Detectkion AE Metering System

Focusing

Multi AF, Center AF, Face Detection AF, Object Trackikng AF, Smart Face Recognition AF, One Touch Shooting AF
Normal : 80cm ~ infinity(Wide), 150cm ~ infinity(Tele)

Flash

Multi AF, Center AF, Face Detection AF, Object Trackikng AF, Smart Face Recognition AF, One Touch Shooting AF
Approx. 4 sec.Recharging Time

Image Stabilization

Dual Image Stabilization

Smart Settings

Smart Auto
Smart Filter
Smart Album
Smart Face Recognition
Smart Movie

White Balance

Auto, Daylight,Cloudy, Florescent_H Florescent_L,Tungsten,Custom Modes

Storage

, File Format : DCF/ EXIF 2.21 / DPOF 1.1 / File Formats
Micro SD Card(up to 2GB guaranteed)
Approximately 10MB Internal Memory

Image Playback

Resize,Rotate,Trimming, Photo Editor 2.0 – Rotate, Trimming, Effect, Storyboard Maker

Audio

Stereo Microphone
Mono Speaker

Inputs & Outputs

HDMI 1.3
USB 2.0

Dimensions

Product Dimensions: 3.62″ x 2.21″ x .72″

Operating Conditions

Humidity: 5~85%
Temperature: 0~40 °C

Software

Intelli-studio (Built-in)

It’s hard to think of any recent cameras from other manufacturers with which to compare the WB1000. While it’s not quite up to the exalted level of advanced cameras such as the Canon G11 or Panasonic LX3 it’s certainly head and shoulders above most point-and-shoot compacts. Perhaps a fair comparison might be the Panasonic FX550 which also features a 5x zoom lens and manual exposure. It is also about the same price, retailing at around £220-230 depending on where you look.

It has to be said though that the WB1000 is not the most attractive camera in the world. The design of the body is obviously derived from Samsung’s NV series compacts such as the NV100HD, and even incorporates the novelty analogue dials for battery life and memory card capacity previously seen on the NV9. It solidly made with a strong metal body and well mounted recessed controls, and is available in either black or the brushed metal finish seen here. The WB1000 is surprisingly compact considering its ambitious specification, measuring 97 x 61 x 21mm and weighing 184g including battery and card. The design incorporates a textured handgrip on the front and a strap lug that doubles as a thumb grip on the back, and the camera handles well, however the proportions of the body do look rather ungainly and the mis-matched textures look a bit scrappy.

Samsung TL320 (Samsung WB100 / WB1000) Specifications

The Samsung TL240 is a 14-Megapixel compact camera with a 7x optical zoom lens, and a large 3.5-inch touch-screen LCD. The TL240′s Smart Auto shooting mode takes all the guesswork out of your picture taking, and they’ve also added a new Smart Auto movie function.  The TL240 boasts features like: 720p HD video (H.264 format), Dual Image Stabilization (OIS + DIS), Smart Gesture UI (a built-in accelerator that allows hand movements to become commands that the camera will react to), Smart Face Recognition (recognizing up to 20 faces or the most often photographed subjects) and Smart Album (automatically organizes your photos by type, date, color, week, and face). The TL240 has a MSRP of $299.99 and comes in Black, Silver or Red.

Samsung TL240 Specifications

Samsung TL240 Features

• 14.2-megapixels of resolution
• 3.5″ (8.9 cm) Wide touchscreen display with 1,152 K pixels
• Schneider-KREUZNACH 7x lens covers 35mm film equivalent range of 31 – 217 mm
• Shooting Modes: Smart Auto, Auto, Program, Scene (13), Dual IS, Smart Auto Movie and Movie
• High Quality 720p HD movie mode as well as 640×480 and 320×240 options
• Burst modes: Continuous, Motion Capture and AEB (takes three pictures at different exposure settings)
• HDMI port for digital playback
• Uses microSD/SDHC cards
• Charges via USB cord
• Dual Image Stabilization (Optical + Digital IS systems)
• Self-standing Posture gives it a 7 degree angle good for setting on a flat surface and taking a picture.
• Cool filters for artistic flair
• Smart Gesture accelerator

The Samsung PL150 (also known as the TL210) is a new 12 megapixel point and shoot camera with a twist – it has a second 1.5 inch LCD screen on the front which makes it much easier to take self-portrait pictures and videos. As part of this DualView system the PL150 also offers a large 3 inch rear LCD screen, plus there’s a 5x , 27-135mm lens, 720p high-definition video recording, and a clever Smart Auto mode which automatically chooses from 16 different scene settings. The Samsung PL150 / TL210 is available in black with red or blue highlights

Samsung TL210 Specifications

Typical of Samsung’s range is this TL110 (also known as ST60). It features a high quality 5x zoom lens equivalent to 27-135mm, a 14.2-megapixel sensor, a 2.7-inch 230k LCD monitor, 720p HD video and optical image stabilisation, all wrapped up in a slim and stylish all-metal body. Its a decent camera by any standard, but its specification is so similar to the ST60 and ST50 that even Samsung’s own website has got them mixed up. Its closest rival is probably the Panasonic FS11, which has a virtually identical specification. Also comparable is the excellent Casio EX-Z2000.

While it’s easy to be cynical about Samsung’s marketing tactics there’s no question that it can make a good product. The ST70 is slim lightweight and attractive, measuring just 96.3 x 55.8 x 21.5mm and weighing 137g fully loaded. The build quality is excellent, with a good fit between panels and well-mounted controls. The battery/card hatch even has a strong metal hinge and a locking latch, although the tripod bush is unfortunately made of plastic. The ST70 is available in turquoise metallic blue, brown or the anodised silver finish shown here.

Samsung TL110/ST60 Specifications

The ST600 also sports a 3.5-inch touchscreen LCD on the rear of the camera, smart face recognition, 720p high definition video capture and a 5x optical zoom lens. The Samsung ST600 is available in black, purple, gold or pink colors.

Samsung ST600 features

• 14.2 Megapixels
• Schneider KREUZNACH 5x Optical Zoom Lens
• 3.5-inch TFT Touchscreen LCD with over 1 million pixels and 100% frame coverage
• 1.8-inch Front LCD screen
• High Sensitivity up to ISO 3200
• 720p HD video capture (30 fps, .MP4 H.264 format)
• Smart Auto 2.0 exposure controls, along with Auto, Program AE and 13 scene modes
• Smart Gesture User Interface (UI)
• Smart Face Recognition (Up to 6 people manually and 14 people automatically)
• Dual Image Stabilization system (OIS + DIS)
• Various Front LCD modes, including Self-Shot,
  Couple-Shot, etc.
• HDMI output
• microSD/SDHC memory card slot
• Li-ion battery pack

Samsung ST600 Specifications

The Samsung ST100 is a 14 megapixel point and shoot camera with a unique twist – it has a 1.8 inch LCD screen on the front which makes it easier to take self-portrait pictures. In addition to this innovative feature, the Dual View ST100 offers a 3.5 inch, 1,152k touch-screen LCD with built-in Haptic vibration effect for extra feedback and a Smart Gesture user interface with built-in Acceleration Sensor that responds to finger commands. The ST100 also has a 5x optical inner zoom lens with a focal range of 35-175mm, Smart Auto mode which automatically chooses from 16 different settings ranging from landscape to portrait, and 720p video recording at 30fps.

Samsung ST100 features

• 14.2 Megapixels
• Internal Schneider KREUZNACH 5x Optical Zoom Lens
• 3.5-inch TFT Touchscreen LCD with over 1 million pixels and 100% frame coverage
• 1.8-inch Front LCD screen
• High Sensitivity up to ISO 3200
• 720p HD video capture (30 fps, .MP4 H.264 format)
• Smart Auto 2.0 exposure controls, along with Auto, Program AE and 13 scene modes
• Smart Gesture User Interface (UI)
• Smart Face Recognition (Up to 6 people manually and 14 people automatically)
• Dual Image Stabilization system (OIS + DIS)
• Various Front LCD modes, including Self-Shot, Couple-Shot, etc.
• HDMI output
• microSD/SDHC memory card slot
• Li-ion battery pack

Samsung ST100 Specifications

Constructed out of robust plastic with a metallic finish and shiny silver detailing, the Samsung PL70 is a fairly stylish if somewhat chunky compact camera. This is mainly due to its 5x optical zoom lens, which extends to provide a 28-140mm focal length, versatile enough for anything from landscapes to candid head and shoulder portraits. The PL70 does have a few similarly-sized rivals that provide an even bigger zoom range though, most notably the Panasonic TZ series.

Although it hasn’t got an ‘HD’ suffix in the model name, as indicated in our introduction the Samsung PL70 nevertheless offers High Definition video clips, though at 1280×720 pixels rather than the Full HD 1920×1080. In what Samsung is claiming as a first for digital compacts in its class, these can be paused mid-recording then re-started. The user can therefore perform rudimentary ‘editing’ as they shoot, a clever idea that hasn’t yet been picked-up by other manufacturers. Fortunately the full extent of the optical zoom is also accessible when shooting movies.

Samsung SL720/PL70 Specifications

Take today’s review camera for example. The PL55 is a mid-range point-and-shoot compact camera featuring a 5x optical zoom lens (equivalent to approximately 35-175mm), a 12.2-megapixel CCD sensor and a 2.7-inch LCD monitor. It has a solidly made all-metal body and is available in black, silver or the Fuchsia pink seen above. The specification may not sound that remarkable, but when you consider the PL55′s price of just £105 it represents a lot of camera for your money.

However while Samsung can do cheap mass production better than almost anyone, its design department still has plenty of room for improvement, and the PL55 has as many bad points as good ones. In some ways it’s very good; the overall build quality is excellent and the styling is attractive and contemporary. It is nice and light, and the smooth rounded shape slips easily into a shirt pocket. However the control layout on the back leaves no room for the thumb, and the shiny gloss finish is very slippery and difficult to grip securely despite the vestigial finger-grip on the front. The LCD monitor is impressively sharp with a good fast refresh rate, but it has a restricted angle of view and is very prone to reflection and glare, making it difficult to see in sunlight.

Samsung PL55/SL502 Specifications

The SL600 also includes face detection capability with both smile and blink detection functions, which can be used to automatically capture a photo when everyone’s smiling, and then retake the image if anybody blinks. There’s also a “Beauty Shot” mode which smooths skin tones on detected faces. The face detection is also used to offer a Red-Eye Fix function which automatically locates and corrects for this common image defect. The Samsung SL600 also has a selection of scene modes aimed at keeping things approachable for beginner photographers while still offering a degree of control over images, plus a Smart Auto mode which automatically selects a scene mode as appropriate. The Samsung SL600 also has the ability to record movies in AVI format, at a maximum resolution of 640 x 480 pixels, with a framerate of just 30 frames per second max. Power comes from a proprietary lithium-ion battery.

Samsung SL600 Specifications