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Samsung Digimax i5

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Samsung has launched a teaser on its Korean website for the launch of an ultra-slim camera called simply #1, which is a dead ringer for the Nikon Coolpix S1. At 17.3mm the five million pixel camera is only just slightly thinner than the Nikon but has the same rounded corners, 2.5-inch screen and almost exactly the same control layout. The top plate features a safety flash (SF) button, which is said to enhance image clarity and colour (when there is insufficient light) without using flash. According to the mini trailer, it is due for launch on June 1. UPDATE: The Samsung has already been launched in some countries, including Germany, as the i5.Read more
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Pros

  • stunning looks and a very pocket friendly design
  • good low-light performance
  • shots showed very pleasing color across a wide variety of subjects

Cons

  • Image stabilization is only available in Movie mode
  • noise suppression does interfere quite a bit with lower contrast areas
  • Continuous-mode speed is slow

Key specs

  • CCD
  • 5.744x4.308 mm
  • 5 Mpx
  • 2595, 1944 px
  • 4.5
  • Contrast Detect (sensor), Single, Live View
  • 2.5 in
  • no

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Samsung Digimax i5 - Pros & Cons

Samsung Digimax i5

Pros

  • stunning looks and a very pocket friendly design
  • good low-light performance
  • shots showed very pleasing color across a wide variety of subjects
  • Attractive design
  • well-built
  • very compact
  • make it easy to shoot compelling lifestyle images
  • solid and well-built
  • solidly built
  • ultraportable
  • and generally comfortable to hold

Cons

  • Image stabilization is only available in Movie mode
  • noise suppression does interfere quite a bit with lower contrast areas
  • Continuous-mode speed is slow
  • digital zoom decreases the overall image quality
  • Some softness in upper left corner
  • flash is disabled red eye will be prevented
  • insufficient light) without using flash
  • camera lacks room for an optical viewfinder
  • sound recording cuts out while you're zooming
  • the decorative borders seem a little tacky

Samsung Digimax i5 - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
2.5 in
Best:
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Screen size: 6.7 in
IconISO maximum
400
Best:
Pentax KP
ISO maximum: 819200
IconEffective pixels
5 Mpx
Best:
Hasselblad H6D-100c
Effective pixels: 100 Mpx
IconMax resolution
2595 x 1944 px
Best:
Leica M11
Max resolution: 9528 x 6328 px

Samsung Digimax i5 - Full Specifications

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Sensor
Sensor typeCCD
Sensor size0.23 in
Sensor photo detectors5.0 Mpx
Effective pixels5.0 Mpx
Image ratio w:h4:3
Max resolution2595 x 1944 px
Other resolutions
  • 2272x1704
  • 2048x1704
  • 1600x1200
  • 640x480
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Optics and focus
Optical zoom3.0 x
Digital zoom5.0 x
Minimum aperture3.5
Maximum aperture4.5
Focal length equiv39 - 117
Autofocus
  • Contrast Detect
  • Single
  • Live View
Manual focusNo
Normal focus range19.69 in
Macro focus range1.97 in
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Photography features
Minimum shutter speed1.0 s
Maximum shutter speed1.0 s
Shutter priorityno
Aperture priorityno
Exposure compensation plus2
Exposure compensation minus-2
Expousure compensation steps1/3
Self-timer delay2.0 s
Built-in flashyes
Flash range2.4
Flash modesRedeye Reduction
External flashno
Self-timeryes
Self-timer options
  • 2
  • 10
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Design
Body typeUltracompact
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Red
  • Silver
Environmentally sealedno
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Storage
Internal storage50.0 mB
Compatible memory cards
  • MMC
  • SD
Storage types
  • SD
  • MMC
  • Internal
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Connectivity
HDMIno
USB version1.0
PictBridgeyes
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Image
ISO
  • 100
  • 200
  • 400
  • Auto
ISO Autoyes
ISO minimum100
ISO maximum400
Maximum image resolution2592 x 1944 px
White balance presets6
Custom white balanceno
Image stabilization typeNo
Uncompressed formatNo
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Screen and viewfinder
Screen size2.5 in
Screen technologyLCD
Screen dots230000
Touch screenno
Live viewno
ViewfinderNone
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Videography features
Maximum resolution640 x 480 px
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Dimensions
Weight4.69 oz
Width3.53 in
Height0.68 in
Depth2.35 in
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Power
Battery technology
Lithium-Ion
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Other features
Timelapse recordingno
Orientation sensorno

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