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Title: Samsung GX-20
Pros: Strong colours; Easy to use; Robust build; Impressive image quality
Cons: Dodgy Lens kit; Limited feature set; Bulky
Verdict: A pity, because that's one of the K20D's strong points. The list of picture styles on the GX20 is shorter and, surprisingly, there seems to be no Mono mode - on the K20D, you can shoot in black and white and apply different 'digital filters' to simulate a
Summary: The GX20 is a tough, solid camera that here and there feels a bit cruder than you might be expecting in a modern DSLR
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80/100 |
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Title: Samsung GX-20
Pros: Strong colours; Easy to use; Robust build; Impressive image quality
Cons: Dodgy Lens kit; Limited feature set; Bulky
Verdict: A pity, because that's one of the K20D's strong points. The list of picture styles on the GX20 is shorter and, surprisingly, there seems to be no Mono mode - on the K20D, you can shoot in black and white and apply different 'digital filters' to simulate a
Summary: The GX20 is a tough, solid camera that here and there feels a bit cruder than you might be expecting in a modern DSLR
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80/100 |
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Title: Samsung GX 1S
Pros: Solid Construction, Large, high-resolution LCD, Good Usability, Mirror lock connected to self-timer, Excellent user manual, Compact body, Nice color reproduction, Handles noise well at lower ISOs, Very easy to use
Cons: Poor resolution performance, Unreliable meter - often underexposed, Poor autofocus, Grip is uncomfortable for some users, Kit lens has small maximum aperture
Verdict: 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 that
Summary: The Samsung GX-1S is a small, lightweight, 6-megapixel DSLR with a Pentax lens mount, 11-point autofocus, and a kit price around $800. It looks very similar to Pentax's DSLRs, which are tough, nicely styled, and easy to use. Predictions point to the sub-$
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Title: Camera doppelgangers: Samsung GX-10
Pros: Excellent photo quality; well-designed and solidly built body; premium features for its price class; nice kit lens.
Cons: Occasional autofocus hunting; Optical Picture Stabilization only buys you about a stop.
Summary: Despite a great feature set for the price, pro-level customization, and excellent photo quality, we can't think of a single reason to buy the Samsung GX-10 over its Pentax-made twin, the K10D.
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77/100 |
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Title: Camera doppelgangers: Samsung GX-10
Pros: Excellent photo quality; well-designed and solidly built body; premium features for its price class; nice kit lens.
Cons: Occasional autofocus hunting; Optical Picture Stabilization only buys you about a stop.
Summary: Despite a great feature set for the price, pro-level customization, and excellent photo quality, we can't think of a single reason to buy the Samsung GX-10 over its Pentax-made twin, the K10D.
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77/100 |
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Title: Samsung Digimax Pro 815
Pros: Numerous dedicated buttons for different settings; 15x optical zoom; 3.5-inch LCD, top color viewfinder display; mechanical rings for zoom, manual focus and exposure compensation; dual jog system; above average battery life; excellent continuous shooting
Cons: Bulky and heavy in weight; handgrip may feel uncomfortable during prolonged usage due to shallow chassis; no image stabilization but sports a high-speed mode.
Summary: If you don't fancy changing lenses very often and can compromise on the oddly positioned electronic viewfinder, Samsung's Digimax Pro 815 with its 15x optical zoom should satisfy most enthusiasts and dSLR users looking for a spare camera.
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81/100 |
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Title: Camera doppelgangers: Samsung GX-10
Pros: Excellent photo quality; well-designed and solidly built body; premium features for its price class; nice kit lens.
Cons: Occasional autofocus hunting; Optical Picture Stabilization only buys you about a stop.
Summary: Despite a great feature set for the price, pro-level customization, and excellent photo quality, we can't think of a single reason to buy the Samsung GX-10 over its Pentax-made twin, the K10D.
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77/100 |
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