SAMSUNG S800

167 reviews

Apr, 2024

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 167 reviews of SAMSUNG S800. The average rating for this product is 4.1/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras for all reviews. Reviewers really like the price. Some have doubts about the shutter and image quality, while views about the usability and exposure are mixed.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Digital Compact Cameras the SAMSUNG S800 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 83/100 = Very good quality.

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 37 user reviews of SAMSUNG S800 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.2/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.co.uk.

89% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 19 user reviews of SAMSUNG S800 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.3/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.2/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.com.

89% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

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Expert review by : Phil Ryan (cnet.com)

Samsung Digimax S800 (Silver) review

Samsung categorizes its S-series cameras as point-and-shoots on its Web site , but with the controls included in these models, they have the potential to reach beyond the majority of simple snapshot cameras. Unfortunately, a not so intuitive set of...

Manual exposure control; RGB intensity controls; relatively low price.

Confusing menus; no aperture- or shutter-priority mode; exposure adjustments in 1/2-stop instead of 1/3-stop increments reduce degree of control.

The Samsung Digimax S800 has tons of controls for its price range, but confusing menus and poor image quality outweigh these advantages.

Jun, 2006

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Samsung Digimax S800 Digital Camera Review

Samsung Digimax S800 comes in an ergonomic body design (black and silver) for steady shooting. The Samsung Digimax S800 is the point-and-shoot camera that has tons of controls for its price range, but confusing menus and poor image quality (slightly...

Feb, 2007

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Expert review by : paul_smart (gadgetspeak.com)

Samsung Digimax S800

This is a camera by Samsung from their ‘entry level' ‘S' series of cameras. However it has a number of features that are certainly not entry level but it still can be a point and shoot offering.

The is a maximum of 10x5x6cm (with lens extended) it is only just over 3cm thick with the lens closed. The weight is something under 200grams with the two 'AA' batteries and SD inserted and the wrist strap attached. The SD card is not supplied. The...

Jun, 2007

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Expert review by : Darren (digital photography blog)

Samsung Digimax S800

The Samsung Digimax S800 is a another new digital camera from Samsung to be announced today. It features the highest megapixel rating of the new cameras with an 8 megapixel sensor. The Samsung Digimax S800 features a 3x Optical Zoom lens, 2.4 inch LCD,...

The Samsung Digimax S800 features a 3x Optical Zoom lens, 2.4 inch LCD, PictBridge, ergonomic grip design and movie mode that shoots video at up to 30 frames per second in MPEG4 format as well as in camera movie editing

Jan, 2006

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Consumer review (epinions.com)

Capable of superb images, value for money, disappointing Point & Shoot quality

Has potential for great sharp images, Cheap, Manual controls, Compact

Battery life in movie mode, Major Focus problems, Colour accuracy, Feels a little cheap

Oct, 2006

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Consumer review (epinions.com)

Capable of superb images, value for money, disappointing Point & Shoot quality

This camera has been my partner's camera for quite a few months now, and I used it full time while I was researching cameras to upgrade my own camera. Overall, this camera left me feeling a little underwhelmed, not because it didn't do anything well, ...

Has potential for great sharp images, Cheap, Manual controls, Compact

Battery life in movie mode, Major Focus problems, Colour accuracy, Feels a little cheap

Oct, 2006

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