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Samsung ST5000 review

Verdict:

The interface is a decent improvement over older models, but stills image quality is ultimately poor and we'd expect better at this price.

Review Date: 15 Jul 2010

Price when reviewed: £200

Supplier: http://www.parkcameras.com

Reviewed By: Tim Smalley

Our Rating 2 stars out of 5

User Rating 5 stars out of 5

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Basic Specifications

Part Code EC-ST5000BPAGB
Review Date 15 Jul 2010
Rating ** stars out of 5
CCD effective megapixels 14.2 megapixels
CCD size 1/2.3in
Viewfinder N/A
Viewfinder magnification, coverage N/A
LCD screen size 3.5in
LCD screen resolution 1,152,000 pixels
Articulated screen No
Live view Yes
Optical zoom 7.0x
Zoom 35mm equivalent 31-217mm
Image stabilisation optical, lens based & digital (dual IS)
Maximum image resolution 4,320x3,240
Maximum movie resolution 1280x720
Movie frame rate at max quality 30fps
File formats JPEG, QuickTime (h.264)

Camera Controls

Exposure modes auto, smart auto, program, scene
Shutter speed 8 to 1/2,000 seconds
Aperture range f/3.3 to f/5.5
ISO range (at full resolution) 80 to 3200
Exposure compensation +/-2 EV
White balance auto, 5 presets, manual
Additional image controls contrast, sharpness, saturation
Manual focus Yes
Closest macro focus 5cm
Auto-focus modes multi, centre, face recognition, smart touch
Metering modes multi, centre-weighted, centre
Flash auto, red-eye, fill in, slow sync, red-eye fix
Drive modes single, continuous, self-timer

Physical

Memory slot microSDHC
Mermory supplied 13MB internal
Battery type 3.8V 1,130mAh
Battery Life (tested) 240 shots
Connectivity USB 2.0 Hi-Speed
HDMI output resolution 1080i
Body material Plastic
Lens mount N/A
Focal length multiplier 5.5x
Kit lens model name N/A
Accessories USB
Weight 157.0kg
Size 58x104x20mm

Buying Information

Warranty 1 year parts and labour
Price £200
Supplier http://www.parkcameras.com
Details www.samsung.co.uk
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