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Samsung's Digimax S500 digital camera. Courtesy of Samsung, with modifications by Michael R. Tomkins. Samsung: Three new Digimax cameras
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(Friday, April 7, 2006 - 04:38 EDT)

Samsung USA has recently (and rather quietly) released three new cameras which have just come to our attention.

The Samsung Digimax S500, S600 and S800 are closely related models with sensor resolutions of five, six and eight megapixels respectively. The S500 and S600 share identical bodies with 35 - 105mm-equivalent 3x optical zoom lenses. The S800 offers the same effective focal lengths, but with a rather more telephoto lens to account for the fact that where the other cameras use a 1/2.5" CCD sensor, the S800 has a somewhat larger 1/1.8" sensor.

Other features of the cameras include a 2.4" LCD display with 112,000 pixels, shutter speeds from 8 - 1/1500 second, multi and spot exposure metering, seven white balance modes, ten scene modes, and a five-mode built in flash. All three cameras require images to be framed on an LCD display, with no optical viewfinders available, and store images on Secure Digital cards or 20MB of built-in memory. Power comes courtesy of AA batteries, and images are transferred via a USB 2.0 connection (type unspecified), with Digimax Master software included in the camera bundle.

One further update in the Digimax S800 is that its movie mode uses MPEG-4 compression, where the other two cameras use Motion JPEG compression.

Samsung Digimax S500
Samsung's Digimax S500 digital camera. Courtesy of Samsung, with modifications by Michael R. Tomkins. Click for a bigger picture!
General
ManufacturerSamsung
Model NumberS500
Dimensions3.8 x 2.4 x 1.0"
96.8 x 61.8 x 26.4mm
Weight136.0 g
4.8 oz
Image Capture
Sensor Type1/2.5" CCD
5.30 megapixels (total)
5.10 megapixels (effective)
Aspect Ratio4:3
Image Dimensions2592 x 1944 (5.0 megapixels)
2272 x 1704 (3.9 megapixels)
2048 x 1536 (3.1 megapixels)
1600 x 1200 (1.9 megapixels)
1024 x 768 (0.8 megapixels)
640 x 480 (0.3 megapixels)
Image Preview / Review
ViewfinderNo
LCD2.4", 112,000 pixels
Playback Zoom10.1x max
Lens
Lens TypeSamsung SHD Lens
3x optical zoom
Image StabilizationNo
Focal Length5.8 - 17.4mm (actual)
35 - 105mm (35mm equivalent)
Aperture RangeWide: F2.8 - F7.1; Tele: F4.9 - F12.4
Focusing RangeNormal: 33" - infinity (80 cm - infinity)
Macro: 1.6" - 33" (4 cm - 80 cm)
Exposure
ISO SensitivityAuto, 50, 100, 200, 400
Shutter Speed8 - 1/1500 second
Exposure ModesProgram
Metering ModesMulti, Spot
Exposure Compensation+/- 2.0EV in 1/2EV increments
White BalanceImage Sensor - Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent_H, Fluorescent_L, Tungsten, Custom, Manual
Internal FlashModes: Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off
Range: Wide : 0.2m - 3.0m, Tele : 0.4m - 2.5m (ISO AUTO)
Creative
Scene ModesNight, Portrait, Children(in Mode Dial), Landscape,Close-up, Sunset, Dawn, Backlight, Fireworks, Beach & Snow
Digital Zoom1.0x - 5.0x
Self TimerYes, 2/10/2+10 seconds
Time LapseNo
Movie FormatAVI (MJPEG) with audio
640x480 and 320x240
Max. frame-rate: 0 frames per second
Storage
Recording MediumSD/MMC, Built-in
File SystemComplies with Design Rule for Camera File System (DCF)
File FormatJPEG
Connectivity
VideoYes, NTSC / PAL switchable
OtherCamera dock
Power
Battery TypeAlkaline disposable, NiMH rechargeable
Battery Form Factor2 x AA
Product Bundle
SoftwareDigimax Master
Flash Memory20.0MB built-in memory
Other
Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) compliantYes
PictBridge CompliantYes
Internal MicrophoneYes
Internal SpeakerYes
More Photos
Samsung's Digimax S500 digital camera. Courtesy of Samsung, with modifications by Michael R. Tomkins. Click for a bigger picture!
Samsung's Digimax S500 digital camera. Courtesy of Samsung, with modifications by Michael R. Tomkins. Click for a bigger picture!
Samsung's Digimax S500 digital camera. Courtesy of Samsung, with modifications by Michael R. Tomkins. Click for a bigger picture!
Samsung's Digimax S500 digital camera. Courtesy of Samsung, with modifications by Michael R. Tomkins. Click for a bigger picture!
 

Samsung Digimax S600
Samsung's Digimax S600 digital camera. Courtesy of Samsung, with modifications by Michael R. Tomkins. Click for a bigger picture!
General
ManufacturerSamsung
Model NumberS600
Dimensions3.8 x 2.4 x 1.0"
96.8 x 61.8 x 26.4mm
Weight136.0 g
4.8 oz
Image Capture
Sensor Type1/2.5" CCD
6.10 megapixels (total)
6.00 megapixels (effective)
Aspect Ratio4:3
Image Dimensions2816 x 2112 (5.9 megapixels)
2592 x 1944 (5.0 megapixels)
2272 x 1704 (3.9 megapixels)
2048 x 1536 (3.1 megapixels)
1600 x 1200 (1.9 megapixels)
1024 x 768 (0.8 megapixels)
640 x 480 (0.3 megapixels)
Image Preview / Review
ViewfinderNo
LCD2.4", 112,000 pixels
Playback Zoom10.1x max
Lens
Lens TypeSamsung SHD Lens
3x optical zoom
Image StabilizationNo
Focal Length5.8 - 17.4mm (actual)
35 - 105mm (35mm equivalent)
Aperture RangeWide: F2.8 - F7.1; Tele: F4.9 - F12.4
Focusing RangeNormal: 33" - infinity (80 cm - infinity)
Macro: 1.6" - 33" (4 cm - 80 cm)
Exposure
ISO SensitivityAuto, 50, 100, 200, 400
Shutter Speed8 - 1/1500 second
Exposure ModesProgram
Metering ModesMulti, Spot
Exposure Compensation+/- 2.0EV in 1/2EV increments
White BalanceImage Sensor - Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent_H, Fluorescent_L, Tungsten, Custom, Manual
Internal FlashModes: Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off
Range: Wide : 0.2m - 3.0m, Tele : 0.4m - 2.5m (ISO AUTO)
Creative
Scene ModesNight, Portrait, Children(in Mode Dial), Landscape,Close-up, Sunset, Dawn, Backlight, Fireworks, Beach & Snow
Digital Zoom1.0x - 5.0x
Self TimerYes, 2/10/2+10 seconds
Time LapseNo
Movie FormatAVI (MJPEG) with audio
640x480 and 320x240
Max. frame-rate: 0 frames per second
Storage
Recording MediumSD/MMC, Built-in
File SystemComplies with Design Rule for Camera File System (DCF)
File FormatJPEG
Connectivity
VideoYes, NTSC / PAL switchable
OtherCamera dock
Power
Battery TypeAlkaline disposable, NiMH rechargeable
Battery Form Factor2 x AA
Product Bundle
SoftwareDigimax Master
Flash Memory20.0MB built-in memory
Other
Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) compliantYes
PictBridge CompliantYes
Internal MicrophoneYes
Internal SpeakerYes
More Photos
Samsung's Digimax S600 digital camera. Courtesy of Samsung, with modifications by Michael R. Tomkins. Click for a bigger picture!
Samsung's Digimax S600 digital camera. Courtesy of Samsung, with modifications by Michael R. Tomkins. Click for a bigger picture!
Samsung's Digimax S600 digital camera. Courtesy of Samsung, with modifications by Michael R. Tomkins. Click for a bigger picture!
Samsung's Digimax S600 digital camera. Courtesy of Samsung, with modifications by Michael R. Tomkins. Click for a bigger picture!
 

Samsung Digimax S800
Samsung's Digimax S800 digital camera. Courtesy of Samsung, with modifications by Michael R. Tomkins. Click for a bigger picture!
General
ManufacturerSamsung
Model NumberS800
Dimensions3.9 x 2.4 x 1.1"
99.6 x 61.8 x 27.0mm
Weight169.0 g
5.9 oz
Image Capture
Sensor Type1/1.8" CCD
8.30 megapixels (total)
8.10 megapixels (effective)
Aspect Ratio4:3
Image Dimensions3264 x 2448 (8.0 megapixels)
3072 x 2304 (7.1 megapixels)
2816 x 2112 (5.9 megapixels)
2592 x 1944 (5.0 megapixels)
2272 x 1704 (3.9 megapixels)
2048 x 1536 (3.1 megapixels)
1600 x 1200 (1.9 megapixels)
1024 x 768 (0.8 megapixels)
Image Preview / Review
ViewfinderNo
LCD2.4", 112,000 pixels
Playback Zoom12.8x max
Lens
Lens TypeSamsung SHD Lens
3x optical zoom
Image StabilizationNo
Focal Length7.4 - 22.2mm (actual)
35 - 105mm (35mm equivalent)
Aperture RangeWide: F2.8 - F7.1; Tele: F5.1 - F13.1
Focusing RangeNormal: 33" - infinity (80 cm - infinity)
Macro: 1.6" - 33" (4 cm - 80 cm)
Exposure
ISO SensitivityAuto, 50, 100, 200, 400
Shutter Speed8 - 1/1500 second
Exposure ModesProgram
Metering ModesMulti, Spot
Exposure Compensation+/- 2.0EV in 1/2EV increments
White BalanceImage Sensor - Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent_H, Fluorescent_L, Tungsten, Custom, Manual
Internal FlashModes: Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off
Range: Wide : 0.2m - 3.0m, Tele : 0.5m - 2.5m (ISO AUTO)
Creative
Scene ModesNight, Portrait, Children(in Mode Dial), Landscape, Close-up, Sunset, Dawn, Backlight, Fireworks, Beach & Snow
Digital Zoom1.0x - 10.0x
Self TimerYes, 2/10/2+10 seconds
Time LapseNo
Movie FormatAVI (MPEG-4) with audio
640x480 and 320x240
Max. frame-rate: 0 frames per second
Storage
Recording MediumSD/MMC, Built-in
File SystemComplies with Design Rule for Camera File System (DCF)
File FormatJPEG
Connectivity
VideoYes, NTSC / PAL switchable
ComputerUSB 2.0 Full (LOW) Speed
OtherCamera dock
Power
Battery TypeAlkaline disposable, NiMH rechargeable
Battery Form Factor2 x AA
Product Bundle
SoftwareDigimax Master 1.0
Flash Memory20.0MB built-in memory
Other
Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) compliantYes
PictBridge CompliantYes
Internal MicrophoneYes
Internal SpeakerYes
More Photos
Samsung's Digimax S800 digital camera. Courtesy of Samsung, with modifications by Michael R. Tomkins. Click for a bigger picture!
Samsung's Digimax S800 digital camera. Courtesy of Samsung, with modifications by Michael R. Tomkins. Click for a bigger picture!
Samsung's Digimax S800 digital camera. Courtesy of Samsung, with modifications by Michael R. Tomkins. Click for a bigger picture!
Samsung's Digimax S800 digital camera. Courtesy of Samsung, with modifications by Michael R. Tomkins. Click for a bigger picture!
 

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