Samsung SL420

alaTest has collected and analyzed 93 reviews from magazines and websites. Views about the zoom and portability are generally positive. The value for money and image quality are also appreciated, whereas opinions are divided on the responsiveness. There are some critical views about the energy efficiency and memory.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Digital Compact Cameras the Samsung SL420 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 83/100 = Very good quality.

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Samsung SL420 Digital Camera First Impression Review

 

At the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas this week we had the chance to try out a very pre-production version of a newly announced compact camera, the SL420 from Samsung. There's no announced price yet, and the confirmed shipping information so...

Without knowing the price or assessing image quality through our meticulous lab testing, it's far too early to make any recommendations regarding the SL420. From our hands-on experience with a pre-production unit, though, we can say that it's a simple...

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Amazon review summary for the Samsung SL420

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 64 user reviews of the Samsung SL420 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.5/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other products on Amazon.com.

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88% of reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

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Samsung 420SL

 

Frankly, I am puzzled by all the great reviews. While I've taken some really good photos with it, I've had problems from the get go and should have returned it immediately. 1) Right now, the camera won't even open, and it is fully charged. 2) There is...

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I just love it!!! 100% recommend it

 

I've had so many cameras in the past few years. All different brands, but the one that I had better results with, had been this Samsung SL420. I like it so much that I bought it for a second time after I lost the one I had. I didn't wanna try any other...

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1.5 years later and still love it

 

As the title says, I've had the camera for 1.5 years now. I've had zero problems with it, and I'd the image quality is great for a standard point-and-click. I got this particular camera not just because the reviews showed it to be a good camera for the...

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This camera takes awful photos!!!

 

I will start by saying I did not purchase this camera from amazon. I purchased it in a store. I bought it after reading about how great it was. I have had the camera for over a year now & it has gradually taken worse & worse photos. I bought it...

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crashing

 

I've had this camera for over a year now. it has good and bad aspects. it takes ok videos and pictures, its portable and has options exposure and color wise. those things are nice what SUCKS is you can't delete everything on the memory card by just...

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crashing

 

I've had this camera for over a year now. it has good and bad aspects. it takes ok videos and pictures, its portable and has options exposure and color wise. those things are nice

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SAMSUNG SL420 TRY IT AND SHOP TO GET A LOWER PRICE!

 

For the price I paid, this camera was an excellent choice to give as a gift. The overall look is appealing, solid, and modern. Its funcionts work well as do the many different modes, but the only real problem I can find with this camera (maybe just...

Easy to Use, Excellent Picture Quality, Lightweight

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Very Easy To Use, Quality Camera

 

I bought this camera over a year ago. It has been one of the best digital cameras I have ever owned. It takes great pictures and is easy to use. I have found Samsung Cameras to be alot better than some of the others. They are well made and durable. I...

Product Specifications

With 10.2 MP and a powerful optical zoom, it's easy to capture every detail. And you won't have to worry about flawed photos. It comes with a slew of tools to beautify those not-so-perfect shots. The Samsung Perfect Portrait system includes beauty shot which automatically retouches facial imperfections and the smart auto feature. It automatically selects the scene mode ideal for the environment you're shooting in. Capture all of your special moments with a camera that helps you create stunning photos.

Audio Input

Microphone Operation Mode:Mono
Microphone Technology:Electret condenser
Type:Microphone

Battery

Battery Form Factor:Manufacturer specific
Manufacturer Battery Name:Samsung SLB-10A

Camera Flash

Red Eye Reduction: Yes
Type:Built-in flash

Digital Camera

Digital Camera Type:Compact
Supported Flash Memory:MultiMediaCard / MultiMediaCardplus / SD Memory Card / SDHC Memory Card

Dimensions & Weight

Depth:0.9in
Height:2.4in
Weight:7.7oz
Width:3.7in

Display (Projector)

Diagonal Size:2.7in
Diagonal Size (metric):6.9cm
Display Form Factor:Built-in
Technology:TFT active matrix
Type:LCD display

Exposure Parameters

Shooting Programs:Back light / Beach/snow / Beauty shot / Children / Close-up / Dawn/dusk / Fireworks / Landscape / Night mode / Portrait mode / Self-portrait / Sunset / Text

Flash Memory

Form Factor:Integrated/SD Memory Card / Integrated
Storage Capacity:2GB / 40MB/40MB

Header

Manufacturer:Samsung
Model:SL420
Packaged Quantity:1
Product Line:Samsung

Lens System

Lens Aperture:F/3.5-5.5
Max Focal Length:31.5mm
Min Focal Length:6.3mm
Optical Zoom:5
Type:Zoom lens

Miscellaneous

Color:Black/Gray/Pink/Silver
Vista Certification:Works with Windows Vista

Optical Sensor

Optical Sensor Size:1/2.33"
Optical Sensor Size (metric):10.9 mm ( 1/2.33 ) / 10.9 mm ( 1/2.33" )
Optical Sensor Type:CCD
Sensor Resolution:10.2Megapixel

Optical System

Built-in Optical Image Stabilizer: Yes
Image Stabilizer:Optical

Storage Floppy Drive

Type: None

Video Input

Digital Video Format:AVI / MJPEG
Digital Zoom:5
Face Detection: Yes
ISO (Max):3200
Light Sensitivity:ISO 100 / ISO 1600 / ISO 200 / ISO 3200 (3Mpix) / ISO 400 / ISO 80 / ISO 800 / ISO auto
Shooting Modes:Frame movie mode
Special Effects:Black & White / Calm / Cool / Forest / Negative / Neutral / Sepia / Soft / Vivid
Still Image Format:JPEG
Type:Digital camera

Viewfinder

Viewfinder Type: None
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