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Samsung EX1 review

  • Samsung EX1 front
  • Samsung EX1 back
  • Samsung EX1 rear articulated screen

Verdict:

Samsung's EX1 is a very good camera that enthusiasts will love. It's got an excellent lens and the articulated screen is useful, but it doesn't quite do enough to beat the cheaper LX3.

Review Date: 12 Aug 2010

Price when reviewed: £350

Buy it now for: £287
(see more store prices)

Supplier: http://www.parkcameras.com

Reviewed By: Tim Smalley

Our Rating 4 stars out of 5

User Rating 5 stars out of 5

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Basic Specifications

Part Code EC-EX1ZZZBPBGB
Review Date 12 Aug 2010
Rating **** stars out of 5
CCD effective megapixels 10.0 megapixels
CCD size 1/1.70in
Viewfinder N/A
Viewfinder magnification, coverage N/A
LCD screen size 3.0in
LCD screen resolution 614,000 pixels
Articulated screen Yes
Live view Yes
Optical zoom 3.0x
Zoom 35mm equivalent 24-72mm
Image stabilisation optical, lens based
Maximum image resolution 3,648x2,736
Maximum movie resolution 640x480
Movie frame rate at max quality 30fps
File formats RAW, JPEG, QuickTime (H.264)

Camera Controls

Exposure modes program, shutter priority, aperture priority, manual, dual IS, smart auto, scene
Aperture range f/1.8-6.7 (wide), f/2.4-7.2 (tele)
ISO range (at full resolution) 80 to 3200
Exposure compensation +/-2 EV
White balance auto (with face-detect), 6 presets, manual
Additional image controls contrast, saturation, sharpness, image style
Manual focus Yes
Closest macro focus 5cm
Auto-focus modes centre, multi, selection, tracking, face detection, macro
Metering modes multi, centre-weighted, centre
Flash on, off, slow sync, red-eye reduction
Drive modes single, continuous, self-timer

Physical

Memory slot SDHC
Battery type 3.8V 1,130mAh Li-Ion
Battery Life (tested) 240 shots
Connectivity USB 2.0 Hi-Speed, mini-HDMI
HDMI output resolution 1080i
Body material Aluminium
Lens mount N/A
Focal length multiplier N/A
Kit lens model name N/A
Accessories USB, charger, Samsung RAW conversion software
Weight 356g
Size 65x114x30mm

Buying Information

Warranty 1 year parts and labour
Price £350
Supplier http://www.parkcameras.com
Details www.samsung.co.uk
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