Samsung SL50

alaTest has collected and analyzed 73 reviews from magazines and websites. People are impressed by the battery and zoom. The portability and value for money also get good views. Opinions are divided on the focus. Some have doubts about the connectivity and features.

usability, value for money, portability, zoom, battery

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Digital Compact Cameras the Samsung SL50 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 82/100 = Very good quality.

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Amazon review summary for the Samsung SL50

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 56 user reviews of the Samsung SL50 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.5/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other products on Amazon.com.

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54% of reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

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Good camera

 

I've had my Samsung camera since 2009 and it's still running just as well as the first day I got it. It's definitely not for proffessional pics, but it takes great snapshots. The voice recording feature is helpful and does a good recording. I've...

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good for occasional use

 

This camera is very easy to use and has good picture. It's great for non-professional, everyday use. The cons for this camera were no image stabilization, and a only a so-so zoom function. Otherwise, this is an attractive camera and is comfortable to...

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nice camera

 

nice camera for the price its amazing u cant beat that for that price its really a good deal i would recommended to anybody that is not really looking for something pro

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Perfect for 3 months then pfffbbt

 

bought this back in April, it broke in June. There was a popping noise and the camera can not take a charge for some reason. Tried replacing the battery, still nothing.

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Compact and light, lacking top performance

 

I got this camera at the beginning of the year and decided to test all of its features before writing this review. This is the short summary of what I found. PROS The size of the camera is quite nice. It is very small and fits very easily in my front...

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Compact and light, lacking top performance

 

I got this camera at the beginning of the year and decided to test all of its features before writing this review. This is the short summary of what I found.

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Defective Image Sensor

 

My Samsung SL50 has many really great features. It also features a low-grade image sensor. Viewing any image at a 1:1 looks 'grainy' - even at low ISO settings. Expanding the image further shows very uneven brightness levels where the color should be...

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Defective Image Sensor

 

My Samsung SL50 has many really great features. It also features a low-grade image sensor. Viewing any image at a 1:1 looks 'grainy' - even at low ISO settings. Expanding the image further shows very uneven brightness levels where the color should be...

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Cute and Compact

 

I realized at the last minute that i did not have a small handy camera for my daughter's senior prom, so I hopped online and found this cute little compact camera. I am so happy I chose this one . It so small that it fits in my purse well. Its very...

Product Specifications

The Samsung SL50 comes with plenty of features to help you get the best shot possible. 10.2 megapixels and a 5x optical zoom help you capture every detail and the large 2.5'' LCD screen makes sure you can take and edit your photos in a snap. The perfect portrait system does all the work for you, to make sure your photos are beautiful. Plus, with digital image stabilization, photos are crystal clear, not blurry.

Audio Input

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

Battery

Battery Form Factor:Manufacturer specific
Manufacturer Battery Name:Samsung BP-70A

Camera Flash

Red Eye Reduction: Yes
Type:Built-in flash

Digital Camera

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

Dimensions & Weight

Depth:0.9in
Height:2.3in
Weight:4oz
Width:3.8in

Display (Projector)

Diagonal Size:2.5in
Diagonal Size (metric):6.4cm
Display Form Factor:Built-in
Technology:TFT active matrix
Type:LCD display

Exposure Parameters

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

Flash Memory

Form Factor:Integrated
Storage Capacity:32MB

Header

Manufacturer:Samsung
Model:SL50
Packaged Quantity:1
Product Line:Samsung

Lens System

Lens Aperture:F/3.5-5.9
Max Focal Length:24.5mm
Min Focal Length:4.9mm
Optical Zoom:5
Type:Zoom lens

Miscellaneous

Color:Silver

Optical Sensor

Optical Sensor Size:1/2.33 / 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

Image Stabilizer:Electronic

Storage Floppy Drive

Type: None

Video Input

Digital Video Format:MJPEG / AVI
Digital Zoom:4
Face Detection: Yes
ISO (Max):1600
Light Sensitivity:ISO 80 / ISO 200 / ISO 400 / ISO 800 / ISO 100 / ISO 1600 / ISO auto
Shooting Modes:Frame movie mode
Special Effects:Cool / Soft / Negative / Vivid / Custom Effect / Normal / Calm / Classic / Forest / Retro
Still Image Format:JPEG
Type:Digital camera

Viewfinder

Viewfinder Type: None
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