Samsung ST550 review
Verdict:
A massive touchscreen, a second screen for self-portraits and HD video make this the ideal camera for parties and posing for Facebook profile shots.
Review Date: 10 Feb 2010
Price when reviewed: £193
Buy it now for: £210
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Supplier: http://www.purelygadgets.co.uk
Reviewed By: Ben Pitt
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Basic Specifications |
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| Part Code | EC-ST550ZBPOGB |
| Review Date | 10 Feb 2010 |
| Rating |
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| CCD effective megapixels | 12.0 megapixels |
| CCD size | 1/2.33in |
| Viewfinder | none |
| Viewfinder magnification, coverage | N/A |
| LCD screen size | 3.5in |
| LCD screen resolution | 1,152,000 pixels |
| Articulated screen |
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| Live view |
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| Optical zoom | 4.8x |
| Zoom 35mm equivalent | 27-124mm |
| Image stabilisation | optical, lens based |
| Maximum image resolution | 4,000x3,000 |
| Maximum movie resolution | 1280x720 |
| Movie frame rate at max quality | 30fps |
| File formats | JPEG; MP4 (H.264) |
Camera Controls |
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| Exposure modes | auto |
| Shutter speed | auto |
| Aperture range | auto |
| ISO range (at full resolution) | 80 to 3200 |
| Exposure compensation | +/-2 EV |
| White balance | auto, 5 presets, manual |
| Additional image controls | contrast, saturation, sharpness, dynamic range |
| Manual focus |
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| Closest macro focus | 3cm |
| Auto-focus modes | multi, spot, face detect |
| Metering modes | multi, centre-weighted, centre, face detect |
| Flash | auto, forced, suppressed, slow synchro, red-eye reduction |
| Drive modes | single, continuous, self-timer |
Physical |
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| Memory slot | microSDHC |
| Mermory supplied | 55MB internal |
| Battery type | Li-ion |
| Battery Life (tested) | 200 shots |
| Connectivity | USB, AV, optional HDMI |
| HDMI output resolution | N/A |
| Body material | plastic |
| Lens mount | N/A |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.5x |
| Kit lens model name | N/A |
| Accessories | USB and AV cables |
| Weight | 166g |
| Size | 60x100x19mm |
Buying Information |
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| Warranty | one year RTB |
| Price | £193 |
| Supplier | http://www.purelygadgets.co.uk |
| Details | www.samsungcamera.co.uk |
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