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.

100% der Kundenmeinungen auf Amazon.de bewerten dieses Produkt positiv.

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,...

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

Relatively compact; beginner-friendly mix of manual and automatic features.

Poor high-ISO image quality; slow autofocus in low light.

Beginners will applaud the Samsung GX-1S's automated features, but advanced shooters might wince at the menu-centric controls.

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

Good, sturdy design, small size, good image quality

Noisy images at high ISOs, must use the menu to change many of the functions

The Samsung Digimax GX-1S is a well-designed, capable camera for people who want to get started with a digital SLR. However, for a fairly comparable price, you can also buy the Canon EOS 250D, which offers more controls, better image quality and a...