- 1/2.5 inch 24.7mm2
- 8.2 megapixels
- 38.00mm - 114.00mm (35mm eq.)
- Go in depth with our full Samsung i8 Review.
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Manufacturer URL: | Manufacturer website | Manufacturer website |
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Successor: | ||
General | ||
Model Number: | i8 | TG-620 |
Alternate Model Number(s): | ||
Camera Format: | Ultra Compact | Ultra Compact |
Currently Manufactured: | No | No |
Retail Price: | $299.00 | $249.99 |
Street Price: | $186.06 | $200.00 |
Date Available: | 2008-02-29 | 2012-03-30 |
Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
Weight: | 4.1 oz (116 g) |
5.9 oz
(167 g)
includes batteries |
Size: |
3.6 x
2.3 x
0.8 in. (91 x 58 x 20 mm) |
3.9 x
2.6 x
0.9 in. (98 x 66 x 22 mm) |
Waterproof: | No | Yes |
Waterproof Depth: | n/a | |
Image Sensor | ||
Sensor Type: | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor Manufacturer: | ||
Effective Megapixels: | 8.2 | 12.0 |
Sensor Format: | 1/2.5 inch | 1/2.3 inch |
Sensor size: | 24.7104mm2 (5.76mm x 4.29mm) | 28.0735mm2 (6.17mm x 4.55mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 1.76 microns | 1.55 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: | n/a | n/a |
Aspect Ratio: | 4:3, 16:9 | 4:3 |
Color Filter Type: | ||
Anti Aliasing Filter: | ||
Self-Cleaning: | No | No |
Sensor shift image stabilization: | No | Yes |
On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No | No |
DxO Sensor Score: | ||
DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | ||
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | ||
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | ||
Image Capture | ||
Image Resolution: |
3264 x 2448
(8.0 MP,
4:3), 3264 x 2176 (7.1 MP, 3:2), 3264 x 1836 (6.0 MP, 16:9), 2592 x 1944 (5.0 MP, 4:3), 2048 x 1536 (3.1 MP, 4:3), 1024 x 768 (0.8 MP, 4:3) |
3968 x 2976
(11.8 MP,
4:3), 3968 x 2232 (8.9 MP, 16:9), 3264 x 2448 (8.0 MP, 4:3), 2560 x 1920 (4.9 MP, 4:3), 2048 x 1536 (3.1 MP, 4:3), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 1600 x 1200 (1.9 MP, 4:3), 1280 x 960 (1.2 MP, 4:3), 640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3) |
Image File Format: | JPEG (EXIF 2.2) | JPEG, .MPO |
Continuous-mode frames/second: | n/a | 5.0 |
Video Capture | ||
Can take movies: | Yes | Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
800x592 (20)
640x480 (30) 320x240 (15) 320x240 (30) 320x240 (15) |
1920x1080 (30p)
1280x720 (30p) 640x480 (30p) |
Movie File Format: | AVI (MPEG-4) | QuickTime Motion JPEG with PCM audio |
Composite Video Out: | Yes | Yes |
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | Yes | Yes |
Video Usable as Viewfinder: | ||
HD Video Out: | No | Yes |
HD Video Connection: | HDMI | |
Lens & Optics | ||
Lens Mount: | n/a | n/a |
Lens: | Samsung NV lens | Olympus Lens; 11 elements in 8 groups, 4 aspherical and 2 ED elements |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 38 - 114mm | 28 - 140mm |
Focal Length (actual): | 6.3 - 18.9mm | 5 - 25mm |
Zoom Ratio: | 3.00x | 5.00x |
Aperture Range: | f/3.5 (wide) / f/4.5 (tele) - ??? | f/3.9 (wide) / f/5.9 (tele) - ??? |
Integrated ND Filter: | No | No |
Normal Focus Range: |
80 cm to Infinity 31.5 in to Infinity |
60 cm to Infinity 23.6 in to Infinity |
Macro Focus Range: |
1 -
80 cm 0.4 - 31.5 in |
3 -
60 cm 1.2 - 23.6 in |
Filter Thread: | n/a | n/a |
Thread Type: | n/a | n/a |
Optical Image Stabilization: | No | No |
Digital Zoom: | Yes | Yes |
Digital Zoom Values: | 1.0x - 5.0x | Up to 4x, up to 2x Super Resolution Zoom |
Auto Focus | ||
Auto Focus: | Yes | Yes |
Auto Focus Type: | TTL Multi / Center / Face Detection AF | Contrast Detection: iESP, Face Detection AF, Spot, AF Tracking |
Auto Focus Assist Light? | No | No |
Manual Focus: | No | No |
Viewfinder | ||
Viewfinder: | LCD | LCD |
Viewfinder Type: | ||
Focus Peaking: | No | No |
EVF Resolution: | n/a | n/a |
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | ||
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | ||
Display | ||
Eye-level Viewfinder: | No | No |
Rear Display: | Yes | Yes |
Rear Display Size (inches): | 2.7 | 3.0 |
Rear Display Resolution: | 230,000 dots | 460,000 dots |
Touchscreen: | No | No |
Articulating Screen: | No | No |
Tilt Swivel Screen: | No | No |
Selfie Screen: | No | No |
Max Playback Zoom: | 12.0x | 10.0x |
Top Deck Display: | ||
Exposure | ||
Maximum ISO (native): | ||
Minimum ISO (native): | ||
ISO Settings: | Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600 | Auto, High, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400 |
Auto ISO Mode: | No | Yes |
White Balance Settings: | Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent_H, Fluorescent_L, Tungsten, Custom | Auto, Sunlight, Overcast, Tungsten, Fluorescent 1, Underwater, Custom |
Shutter Speed Range: | 1/2000 - 16 sec | 1/2000 - 4 sec |
Bulb Mode: | No | No |
Exposure Compensation: | +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
Metering Modes: | Multi, Spot, Center Weighted, Face Detection | Digital ESP Metering, Spot Metering |
Program Auto Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
Aperture Priority: | No | No |
Shutter Priority: | No | No |
Full Manual Exposure: | No | No |
Creative Exposure Modes: | Night, Portrait, Children, Landscape, Text, Close-up, Sunset, Dawn, Backlight, Fireworks, Beach & Snow, Self shot, Café, Food | Portrait, Landscape, Night Scene, Night Scene with portrait, Sports, Indoor, Candle, Self-portrait, Sunset, Fireworks, Cuisine, Documents, Beach and Snow, Underwater Snapshot, Pet (cat), Pet (dog), 3D, Backlight HDR; Magic Art Filters: Pop Art, Pin Hole, Fisheye, Drawing, Soft Focus, Punk, Sparkle, Water color, Reflection, Miniature, Fragmented, Dramatic |
Self Timer: | 2/10/2+10 seconds | 2, 12, Pet auto-shutter seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): | No | |
High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
Flash | ||
Built-in Flash: | Yes | Yes |
Flash Modes: | Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix | Auto, Red-Eye Reduction, Fill-In, Off |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | n/a | n/a |
Flash Range Description: | Wide : 4m, Tele : 2.8m (ISO AUTO) | ISO 800: W: 0.2m - 3.5m; T: 0.5m - 2.1m |
Max Flash Sync: | ||
Flash Exposure Compensation: | ||
External Flash Connection: | n/a | n/a |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | ||
Image Storage | ||
Usable Memory Types: | SD / SDHC | SD / SDHC / SDXC |
UHS Support: | ||
Other Memory: | MMC Plus | |
Dual Card Slots: | No | No |
RAW Capture Support: | No | No |
Uncompressed Format: | ||
Movie File Format: | AVI (MPEG-4) | QuickTime Motion JPEG with PCM audio |
Included Memory: | No memory included | 19.5 MB |
Included Memory Type: | built-in memory | |
Connectivity | ||
Built-In Wi-Fi: | No | No |
NFC: | No | No |
Bluetooth: | No | No |
Built-In GPS: | No | No |
Microphone Jack: | No | No |
Headphone Jack: | No | No |
External Connections: | USB 2.0 Full (LOW) Speed | USB 2.0 High Speed |
PictBridge Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
DPOF Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
Remote Control: | No | |
Remote Control Type: | ||
Connections (extended): | DC Input, Earphone | Multi-Terminal (USB Connector, DC Jack, Audio/Video Output), HDMI Type-D |
Performance Timing | ||
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | ||
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): | ||
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): | ||
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): | ||
Camera penalizes early shutter press? | ||
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 5.0 | |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 25 | |
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | ||
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): | ||
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | ||
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): | ||
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): | ||
Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | ||
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): | ||
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): | ||
Shutter Lag (manual focus): | ||
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | ||
Shutter Lag (prefocused): | ||
Shutter Lag (notes): | ||
Startup Time: | ||
Play -> Record Time: | ||
Flash cycle time, full power: | 4.0 seconds | |
Power | ||
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | ||
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | ||
Battery Life, Video: | ||
Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary SLB-0937 | Proprietary LI-50B |
Usable Battery Types: | Lithium Ion rechargeable | Lithium Ion rechargeable |
Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary SLB-0937 Lithium Ion rechargeable | 1 x Proprietary LI-50B Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes | Yes |
Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | ||
Internal Charging Supported: | ||
Software | ||
Included Software: | Samsung Master, Samsung Converter, SMS | OLYMPUS [ib] software CD-ROM |
OS Compatibility: | Windows XP/Vista/7, Mac OS X10.3-10.5 | |
Miscellaneous | ||
Notes & Features: | BSI CMOS Sensor, TruePic VI Processor, Sensor-shift Image Stabilization, Shockproof to 1.5m, Waterproof to 5m/16 ft., Freezeproof to -10C/14F, Dustproof, Full HD Video, Backlight HDR mode, Magic Art Filters (Stills and HD Video), USB Charging. |