Samsung GX-1S

performance, price, portability, usability, lens

image quality, focus

67% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Sturdy construction, small size Controls are easy to use one-handed

Images didn't look very sharp Must use menus to access many features

The Samsung Digimax GX-1S is a little expensive when compared with competitors such as the Canon EOS Digital Rebel XT, considering that the Rebel XT offers more controls, better image quality, and a larger selection of lenses. As with any digital SLR,...

To venture into the market of the DSLR camera as a perfect stranger can be very tricky indeed. Samsung have adopted a rather clever approach to this problem by joining forces with one of the "old hands". However, where we saw Sony and Panasonic add a...

Very good photo quality (though see issues below) ; Solid construction; doesn't feel "cheap" despite the low price ; Compatible with nearly all modern Pentax lenses ; Large 2.5" LCD display ; Snappy performance in most areas ; Full manual controls, as...

Focusing not as fast as competition, especially in low light ; Some vignetting with kit lens ; Photos a bit oversaturated in JPEG mode at default settings (in my opinion) ; Can't take as many shots in a row as competition in burst mode ; Limited white...

If you're looking for your first digital SLR then the Samsung Digimax GX-1S is worth a look. It's inexpensive, well built, and it performs well in most respects. It's also a good choice if you have some Pentax lenses already, since they'll most likely...

Secure Digital card that stores up to 90 raw files or 330 JPEGs

Sturdy design ; Good image quality ; Small size

Noisy images at high ISOs ; Must use the menu to change many functions

If you’re shopping for an entry-level digital SLR, it’s easy to become confused by the array of cameras currently available. The Samsung Digimax GX-1Sshould be one of your less perplexing options, though, because it is very similar to the Pentax *ist...

The GX-1S is a puzzling camera. It seems to be a re-branded Pentax rather than a new camera from Samsung. Our hope had been that Samsung would shake up the entry-level DSLR market with its own products, but this camera is either a Pentax or so close...

The pictures I took with this camera looked excellent. The autofocus and metering system produced sharp, nicely exposed images and the manual controls allowed me flexibility when I needed it. It's also pretty light, which makes it easy to tote around

Smooth, reliable manual zooming and focusing ; Generous 2.5-inch screen ; Tough build ; Good image quality

Controls are not too impressive ; Some optical distortion and chromatic fringing

The GX-1S is a cheap SLR option, but there's still better value to be had out there