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Samsung Digimax U-CA 3

Samsung Digimax U-CA 3

49 reviews

Apr, 2024

Positive
usability (8)
portability (6)
image quality (6)
design (4)
price (3)

Negative
performance (3)
battery (3)
shutter (2)
manual adjust. (1)
color (1)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 49 reviews of Samsung Digimax U-CA 3. The average rating for this product is 3.5/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras for all reviews. Reviewers are impressed by the price and design. The portability and image quality are also appreciated, but the color and viewfinder get critical comments. Opinions are divided on the reliability.

usability, image quality, portability, design, price

battery, performance, shutter, viewfinder, color

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Digital Compact Cameras the Samsung Digimax U-CA 3 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 82/100 = Very good quality.

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Expert review by : Ian Burley (dpnow.com)

Samsung Digimax U-CA 3

Customisable animated 3D avatar power-on welcome screen, supports new CP1 disposable battery type, MPEG4 movie mode, close focus mode

To be honest, we didn't expect the Samsung U-CA 3 to be a top-end image quality contender ¨C Samsung's R&D dollars for this particular camera have been spent elsewhere. Picture quality isn't terrible in any department, but it's mostly pretty average....

Jul, 2004

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Expert review by : What Digital Camera Magazine (whatdigitalcamera.com)

Review of the Samsung Digimax UCA-3 - Digital SLR Reviews

The UCA-3 boasts MPEG-4 video recording plus a 3MP resolution and 3x zoom...

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Expert review by : Glenn Menin (pcmag.com)

Samsung Digimax U-CA3

This camera is a fun, relatively inexpensive, easy-to-use 3.2-megapixel camera. But its slow performance and mediocre image quality hold it back.

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Jun, 2004

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Expert review by : Steve's Digicams (steves-digicams.com)

Samsung Digimax U-CA 3

Physical Views The Digimax U-CA 3 compared to the Minolta DiMAGE Xg . The Digimax U-CA 3 compared in size to a standard CD. Continue on to Page Two Digimax U-CA 3 Specifications Image Sensor 1/2.7" CCD, 3.2 Megapixels effective Recorded Pixels 2048 x...

May, 2004

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Expert review by : David D. Busch (cnet.com.au)

Samsung Digimax U-CA 3 review: Samsung Digimax U-CA 3

Samsung Digimax U-CA 3

Compact; solid macro capabilities; acceptable image quality; easy and fun to use; comes with animated avatar-creation software.

No burst mode; limited shooting modes; few manual adjustments; proprietary rechargeable battery sold separately.

Kids will love the camera's customizable animated start-up screen and easy operation, but advanced snapshot photographers will find its shooting options limited.

Jun, 2004

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Expert review by : Jack Neubart (shutterbug.com)

Samsung Digimax U-CA 3; Easy And Fun

My friend's 3-year-old opened her beauty shop in her parents' home.

I already knew from previous experience that the flash did a nice job. In fact, exposures made with the built-in flash proved very effective. Still, many cameras fall down on the job when it comes to mixing flash with the available light exposure. In...

Jan, 2005

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Expert review by : Photo-John (photographyreview.com)

Samsung Digimax U-CA3 Digital Camera Pro Review

3.2 Megapixel Digital Camera MPEG-4 Movie Clip World's First 3D Avatar Loading Screen Streamlined Compact Design with 3 colors av

Very compact, pocket-sized design, Good resolution - 3 megapixels, Fun avatar software

Contrasty, noisy images, Inaccurate optical viewfinder, Slow shutter response, Unpredictable auto white balance

Oct, 2004

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Expert review by : Darren (digital photography blog)

Samsung Digimax U-CA3

The Samsung Digimax U-CA 3 is a camera that is being marketed at the younger 'hipper' digital photographer. It has a 3.2 megapixel sensor and 3x digital zoom. UK/European Readers buy the Samsung Digimax U-CA3 Steve's Digicams writes - 'Bottom line -...

and gives it a rating of 6.2 (Fair)

Feb, 2004

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Expert review by : Kirk Linsky (digicamera.com)

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Whether we like it or not, there are areas in life where ãimage is everything.ä And thatâs especially true amongst the younger crowd. It is thus with great dismay that, imagewise, some of the established players in the consumer electronics market all...

As far as actual camera features go, the trendy Samsung can hold its own. With a retail price of $229 it doesnât cost a lot, and you actually get quite a bit for your money. 3.2 megapixel doesnât set the world on fire these days, but itâs enough even...

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