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Samsung S1050

191 reviews

Apr, 2024

Positive
usability (76)
performance (49)
screen (42)
price (41)
image quality (33)

Negative
reliability (19)
battery (14)
low-light (7)
viewfinder (3)
shutter (2)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 191 reviews of Samsung S1050. The average rating for this product is 3.8/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras for all reviews. People are impressed by the image quality and screen. The price and performance also get good reviews, but there are some mixed reviews about the battery. The shutter and viewfinder get less positive opinions.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Digital Compact Cameras the Samsung S1050 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 86/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Samsung S1050

alaTest has collected and analyzed 35 user reviews of Samsung S1050 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 3.6/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.co.uk. Opinions about the screen and size are on the whole positive. The image quality and usability also get good feedback. The portability and reliability get critical views.

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74% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

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Amazon.com review summary for Samsung S1050

alaTest has collected and analyzed 3 user reviews of Samsung S1050 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 5.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.2/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.com.

100% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Expert review by : Doug Harman (pocket-lint.com)

Samsung S1050 digital camera

Samsung has updated its S850 model with the S1050 and the camera comes complete with a rather tempting feature set. This includes a suite of manual controls for the more advanced among you, a 10-megapixel sensor, 5x optical zoom lens, and a new large...

Build and styling, simple controls, AA-battery power, low ISO image quality, advanced manual control options

Sluggish AF performance, shutter lag, cramped buttons, excessive noise in ISO 400 and above images

Some sluggish performance aspects, odd handling, and menu foibles tarnish an otherwise excellent image quality performance at low ISOs. Noise is an issue too at higher ISOs though.

Dec, 2007

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Expert review by : Claire Gillo (digicambuyer.co.uk)

Samsung S1050

The S1050 from Samsung sits at the top of the current S-series lineup offering a 10.1MP sensor in a compact body. It was launched alongside the S850, which looks more or less the same, but has 8.1MP and a 2.5-inch LCD, rather than the three-inch...

Easy-to-use, but with manual controls that help you develop your skills, this compacts is feature-packed, stylish and capable of achieving fantastic-looking shots.

Mar, 2008

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Expert review by (v3.co.uk)

Review: Samsung S1050 digital camera

A low-cost camera with face detection and high ISO speeds

Jun, 2007

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

Samsung S1050

This little beauty ticks a lot of boxes in terms of price, picture quality and looks

Jun, 2007

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Expert review by : Campbell Simpson (goodgearguide.com.au)

Samsung S1050

Touch screen, great focusing system, quality zoom lens

Complicated joystick interface, expensive

The DMC-FX520 is an advanced camera that takes rich, clear photos and has the additional option of manual focusing using the touch screen. It's pricey, but you get plenty of advanced features for the price.

Jun, 2008

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Expert review by : Will Greenwald (cnet.com)

Samsung S1050 review

With cameras, you usually get what you pay for. If you're willing to drop more cash, you'll generally get more features, faster shooting, and better pictures. So naturally, when we saw the Samsung S1050--the beefed-up, higher-resolution version of the...

Manual exposure controls; face-detection features are useful.

Slow to shoot; photos are filled with noise at all but the lowest sensitivity settings; face detection is unreliable in low light.

The 10-megapixel Samsung S1050 has lots of neat features, but its photos come up lacking.

Sep, 2007

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

Samsung S1050

Physical Views The S1050 compared to a standard CD. Go to Feature & Controls S1050 Specifications Product Specifications Image Sensor Type 1/1.8" CCD Effective Pixel Approx. 10.1 Mega-pixel Total Pixel Approx. 10.3 Mega-pixel Lens Focal Length SHD Lens...

Sep, 2007

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Expert review by : Philip Ryan (cnet.com.au)

Samsung Digimax S1050

The 10-megapixel Samsung Digimax S1050 has lots of neat features, but its photos come up lacking.

Manual exposure controls ; Face-detection

Slow to shoot ; Photos are filled with noise at all but the lowest sensitivity settings ; Face detection is unreliable in low light

The Samsung Digimax S1050 proves to be its little brother's inferior in almost every way. While it offers greater resolution, a large screen, and face-detection features, its downsides are simply far too great compared to the S850. Its photos are...

Oct, 2007

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Expert review by : Will Greenwald (cnet.com.au)

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Manual exposure controls; face-detection features are useful.

Slow to shoot; photos are filled with noise at all but the lowest sensitivity settings; face detection is unreliable in low light.

The 10-megapixel Samsung S1050 has lots of neat features, but its photos come up lacking.

Sep, 2007

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Expert review by (photoaxe.com)

Samsung Digimax S1050 Digital Camera Review

Samsung Digimax S1050 is a compact camera with ergonomic grip, lightweight but not very slim, available in 2 colors: silver and black. The features that make this camera be on top of the sales are the high megapixels, high optical zoom (5x instead of...

Jul, 2007

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