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Reviews of the Samsung GX-10 (with 15mm-55mm lens)

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    photokina-show.com

    By Ilse Jurrien | September 21, 2006

    Review Summary: Samsung announced the launch of the 10.2 Megapixel Samsung GX10 digital SLR, the first DSLR from the company to be positioned firmly towards the discerning enthusiast photographer searching for comprehensive functions, stunning design, ease of use and ...

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    digital photography blog

    By Darren | September 21, 2006

    Review Summary: The Samsung GX-10 features a ten megapixel sensor, weather sealing, optical picture stabiliation, dust reduction technology, field of view 95%, continuous shooting of 3 frames per second, ISO of up to 1600, 11 point AF and 16 segment metering system

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  • 10

    your-digital-photography.com

    Review Summary: Welcome to the Samsung GX10 Review, The result of a joint Samsung & Pentax venture, boasting 10.7 Megapixels and an extremely quick DDR2 processing unit! The Samsung GX10 offers a lot of camera for not a lot of money!

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  • 9.0

    ephotozine.com

    Review Summary: Samsung GX10 Review - The Samsung GX10 is a joint venture with Pentax who have a similar specified K10D, but does this model have the same photographic qualities as the Pentax? Peter Bargh checks to see whether it's really a sheep in wolf's clothing.

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Manufacturer: Samsung

Part number: DIGIMAXGX10

General

  • Product Type Digital camera - SLR
  • Width 5.6 in
  • Depth 2.8 in
  • Height 4 in
  • Weight 25 oz

Main Features

  • Resolution 10.2 megapixels
  • Color Support Color
  • Optical Sensor Type CCD
  • Total Pixels 10,750,000 pixels
  • Effective Sensor Resolution 10,200,000 pixels
  • Sensor Dust Reduction Yes
  • Sensor Features Special Protect (SP) coating, Dust Reduction (image sensor vibration)
  • Light Sensitivity ISO 100, ISO 200, ISO 400, ISO 800, ISO 1600, ISO auto
  • Shooting Programs Macro, Landscape, Portrait mode
  • Special Effects Slim, Soft, Sepia, Black & White
  • Image Stabilizer Optical (image sensor shift mechanism)
  • Max Shutter Speed 1/4000 sec
  • Min Shutter Speed 30 sec
  • X-sync Speed 1/180 sec
  • Exposure Metering Spot, Evaluative, Center-weighted
  • Exposure Modes Bulb, Manual, Program, Automatic, Shutter-priority, Aperture-priority
  • Exposure Range EV 1-21.5 ( ISO 200 )
  • Exposure Compensation ±3 EV range, in 1/2 EV steps
  • Auto Exposure Bracketing 3 steps in 1/2 or 1/3 EV steps
  • Exposure Metering Zones 16
  • White Balance Custom, Presets, Automatic
  • White Balance Presets Shade, Cloudy, Daylight, Fluorescent, Tungsten light
  • Still Image Format RAW, JPEG
  • Remote Control Optional
  • TV Tuner None

Memory / Storage

  • Flash Memory None
  • Supported Flash Memory MultiMediaCard, SD Memory Card
  • Floppy Drive None
  • Image Storage Normal, Fine RAW 3872 x 2592, JPEG 3872 x 2592, JPEG 3008 x 2000, JPEG 1824 x 1216

Camera Flash

  • Camera Flash Pop-up flash
  • Guide Number (m / ISO 100) 11
  • Flash Modes P-TTL, Auto mode, Fill-in mode, Flash OFF mode, Rear curtain sync, Red-eye reduction
  • Red Eye Reduction Yes
  • Features Flash +/- compensation

Lens System

  • Focus Adjustment Manual
  • Auto Focus TTL phase detection
  • Auto Focus Points (Zones) 11
  • Lens System Mounting Pentax KAF
  • Lens Manufacturer Schneider

Additional Features

  • Self Timer Yes
  • Self Timer Delay 2 sec, 12 sec
  • Flash Terminal Hot shoe
  • Additional Features AE lock, AF lock, DPOF support, Direct print, Auto power save, Histogram display, PictBridge support, PRINT Image Matching, USB 2.0 compatibility, Digital image rotation, Digital noise reduction, RGB primary color filter, Display brightness control, Depth-of-field preview button

Viewfinder

  • Viewfinder Type Optical - Fixed eye-level pentaprism
  • Field Coverage 95%
  • Magnification 0.95x
  • Dioptric Correction Range -2.5 to +1.5
  • Viewfinder Frames Autofocus frame
  • LCD Display Information AE lock, Aperture, Shutter speed, Metering system, Red-eye reduction, Exposure compensation, Flash charge completion

Display

  • Type LCD display - TFT active matrix - 2.5 in - Color
  • Display Form Factor Built-in
  • Display Format 210,000 pixels

Digital Player (Recorder)

  • Type None

Microphone

  • Type None

Connections

  • Connector Type 1 x Composite video output, 1 x USB
  • Expansion Slot(s) 1 x SD Memory Card

Software

  • Software Drivers & Utilities, Samsung Digimax Master, Samsung Digimax Converter

System Requirements for PC Connection

  • Operating System Support MS Windows ME, MS Windows XP, MS Windows 2000, Apple Mac OS X 10.2 or later
  • Peripheral Devices USB port, CD-ROM drive

Miscellaneous

  • Carrying Case None
  • Included Accessories Eyecup, Body cap
  • Cables Included USB cable, Video cable

Power

  • Power Device Battery charger - External

Battery

  • Supported Battery Pentax D-Li50
  • Supported Battery 1 x Li-ion rechargeable battery ( Included )

Environmental Parameters

  • Min Operating Temperature 32 °F
  • Max Operating Temperature 104 °F

CNET Labs' Benchmarks

  • Labs information All values are expressed in seconds. Please visit our labs information page for information on how digital cameras are tested.
  • CNET Labs Flash shot to shot time 1.1
  • CNET Labs Raw shot to shot time 0.5
  • CNET Labs Shot to shot time typical 0.5
  • CNET Labs Shutter lag bright 0.5
  • CNET Labs Shutter lag dim 1.6
  • CNET Labs Typical burst speed 3.1
  • CNET Labs Wake up time 0.5

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