Samsung ST45 Reviews: Digital Compact Camera

Samsung ST45 Reviews: Digital Compact Camera reviews

This digital camera is a good all rounder.

£100 – £160 at 2 retailers out of 408 retailers checked

8.9 out of 10 based on 19 reviews.

Samsung ST45: 12.2 MP (Megapixels), 3x optical zoom, SD Card storage, Electronical Image Stabiliser image stabiliser digital Compact camera. See full product description

Ease of use	8.9
Image quality	9.0
Features	8.4
Build Quality	8.7
Value for money	9.1
Overall rating	8.9

Some customer reviews of Samsung ST45

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Jo, Birmingham Point & shoot

Score 9.0/10

Good points:: It's small, neat and easy to use.
Bad points:: Some photos came out a little dark and the video sound isn't very good

Ease of use	10.0
Image quality	8.0
Features	8.0
Build Quality	9.0
Value for money	10.0
Overall rating	9.0

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Confirmed purchase: 25 Dec 2009

simon, cleckheaton Point & shoot

Score 10.0/10

Good points:: so easy to use and compact ,i recently went to a concert and the picture quality was amzing.
Bad points:: Reviewer left no comment

Ease of use	10.0
Image quality	10.0
Features	9.0
Build Quality	10.0
Value for money	10.0
Overall rating	10.0

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Confirmed purchase: 16 Mar 2010

Lisa, Bristol Keen amateur

Score 9.0/10

Good points:: Its very nice to look at and very slim, the menu is easy to use and the view screen is a nie size.
Bad points:: The USB lead is very short and the camera doesnt stay up right when be charged or use on PC

Ease of use	9.0
Image quality	10.0
Features	9.0
Build Quality	9.0
Value for money	9.0
Overall rating	9.0

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Confirmed purchase: 12 Dec 2009

John, Wilts Experienced amateur

Score 10.0/10

Good points:: very easy to use and simply takes great pictures, even in very low light.
Bad points:: None yet!

Ease of use	10.0
Image quality	9.0
Features	10.0
Build Quality	10.0
Value for money	10.0
Overall rating	10.0

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Confirmed purchase: 11 Jan 2010

Sarah, Beverley Point & shoot

Score 9.0/10

Good points:: A small, neat camera that it is probably more suited to smaller hands. It is very straightforward to use and it has some very good features, including the soft focus feature, which is kinder to people being photographed! It is a good all -rounder , takes great photographs and because of its size, easy to carry around.
Bad points:: It may be a little fiddly to use for people with big hands.

Image quality	9.0
Features	9.0
Build Quality	9.0
Value for money	10.0
Overall rating	9.0

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Confirmed purchase: 10 Dec 2009

ilona, helsinki Keen amateur

Score 9.0/10

Good points:: An easy to use point-and-shoot camera.
A bomb-sure investment for holidays and casual photography. Produces sharp images.
Bad points:: The lack of manual controlling

Ease of use	10.0
Image quality	8.0
Features	7.0
Build Quality	8.0
Value for money	8.0
Overall rating	9.0

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Confirmed purchase: 07 Jan 2010

Confirmed purchaser Point & shoot

Score 9.0/10

Good points:: Easy to use , small enough to keep in you pocket.
Bad points:: Can not think of any as yet!

Ease of use	10.0
Image quality	10.0
Features	9.0
Build Quality	9.0
Value for money	9.0
Overall rating	9.0

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Confirmed purchase: 06 Dec 2009

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Product Features

Camera Type	Compact
There are 2 main types of camera: The SLR and the Compact. SLR stands for Single Lens Reflex. SLR cameras use a prism to reflect the exact image as seen through the lens and so offers a more accurate viewfinder. SLR cameras have detachable lenses offering greater flexibility if you wish to take a variety of different photographs. Compact cameras have a built in lens and an ‘above lens’ viewfinder which is less accurate but they are often cheaper, more sleekly designed and easier to carry anywhere with you to capture that moment perfectly without having to fiddle with complex settings or a bag full of lenses.
Resolution (Megapixels)	12.2

Optical zoom ratio	3
The amount by which the camera optics (lens) can bring the subject closer.
Screen size (Inches)	2.7
Screen size is measured diagonally from corner to corner.
Digital zoom ratio	5
Not to be confused with optical zoom, digital zoom enlarges a portion of the image thus simulating optical zoom. In doing so, some image quality is lost.
Type of image stabiliser	Electronical Image Stabiliser
If a photo is taken at a slow shutter speed, or at a long focal length, the effects of ‘hand shake’ will be amplified. Some cameras come with built-in image stabilisation which is designed to act against this to produce sharper images. It’s great for low light shots without a tripod, like at a gig.
Touchscreen	No
Touchscreen technology allows you to move and click things directly on the screen using your finger or a stylus pen.
3D	No

Colour	Pink
The main colour of the product.
Colour	Silver
The main colour of the product.
Media format	SD Card
This is the type of storage that your digital camera or camcorder uses to save images to. The main types of card media format: Compact Flash Micro SD MMC (Multi Media Card) SD Card (Secure Digital) SDHC (Secure Disk High Capacity)
Media format	SDHC Card
This is the type of storage that your digital camera or camcorder uses to save images to. The main types of card media format: Compact Flash Micro SD MMC (Multi Media Card) SD Card (Secure Digital) SDHC (Secure Disk High Capacity)
Media format	MMC Card
This is the type of storage that your digital camera or camcorder uses to save images to. The main types of card media format: Compact Flash Micro SD MMC (Multi Media Card) SD Card (Secure Digital) SDHC (Secure Disk High Capacity)
PictBridge	Yes
An industry standard allowing images to be printed from camera to printer, without needing a computer. CIPA PictBridge Standard Website
Video recorder	Yes
Video recording functionality allows the capture of videos in mpeg or avi format which is great if you want to capture a whole scene, not just one moment.
Timer	Yes

Weight (g)	105
The weight of the product in grams.
Flash	Yes
Whether or not your camera has an in-built flash. Flashes are essential for fully capturing a low light image.
Body Only	Yes
dSLR cameras have detachable lenses and are sold in a variety of combinations. This facet lets you know whether the package your are considering comes bundled with a lens or whether it is just the body of the camera.
WiFi	No
Wifi allows you to connect your device to wireless routers or modems which allows you to connect to broadband internet.
Shortest shutter speed (Fractions of a second)	1/1
This is the fastest speed at which the camera can take a photo. Faster shutter speeds really freeze the action and are great for sports photography.
Longest shutter speed (Fractions of a second)	1/8
This is the longest exposure your camera will take. The longer you take a photo for, the more light is let in and the more motion is captured. Long shutter speeds can give fantastic, artistic results. Try photographing the night sky at 30s or longer to see how the rotation of the Earth causes the stars to curve through the scene.
Waterproof	No
If your camera is waterproof you will be able to film under water which is perfect for diving and snorkeling.
Viewfinder	Yes
USB port	Yes
Socket for connecting devices such as a computers and other components.
Dimensions (mm)	96x56.9x17.7
The size of the device in millimetres, in width x height x depth.
RAW Format	No
GPS Receiver	No

In-built memory (Megabytes)	31

Release date	2009-11-02
The date the product was originally made available for purchase.
Height in mm	5.7

Width in mm	96

Depth in mm	1.8

Serial Shot Mode	Yes
Bluetooth	No
Bluetooth is a technology for the wireless transfer of data such as contacts, photos and music between mobile phones, computers and a host of other Bluetooth enabled devices. Read more about Bluetooth on Wikipedia
Autofocus	Yes
Changeable Lens	No
Highest focal length (Millimetres)	105

Lowest focal length (Millimetres)	35

Also known as: ST45, Samsung

Digital Cameras Buyers' Guide

Manufacturer's Description

Ultra Slim Body, Stainless Steel Cover
The latest ST45 packs a lot of performance into an ultra-slim design.
Measuring just over 17.7mm, the ST45 allows users to have the sleekest, most stylish compact camera around. It is slim enough to slip into a pocket, so you can take it with you wherever you go.

12.2 Megapixels & 3x optical zoom
SAMSUNG’s 12.2 megapixel camera is the next generation in high-resolution compact cameras. It comes fully equipped with a true-colour filtered 12.2 megapixel CCD and boasts a powerful 3x optical zoom. In addition, this high-resolution camera produces incredibly detailed images that can be used for printing poster-sized photos.

2.7 Intelligent LCD (230K)
The SAMSUNG ST45 has a 2.7 LCD for improved contrast and colour reproduction, allowing you to enjoy a wider and clearer image. Also The SAMSUNG ST45 is Intelligent LCD brightness automatically detects environmental illumination and adjusts LCD brightness for optimal imageviewing.

Digital Image Stabilization (DIS)
Thanks to the enhanced sensitivity of Samsungs imaging sensor and Digital Image Stabilization (DIS) technology, you can rest assured that youll be able to capture beautifully clear imageseven in low-light situations. So if flash photography is not an option, dont worry because Samsungs DIS will quickly become your trusted friend.

Smart Auto (Auto scene recognition)
Stylishly slim, yet beautifully intelligent; the Samsung ST45 is everything you want in a camera and more! Take more attractive photos using this ultra-sleek compact camera. With Smart Auto functions you are sure to always come out looking your best! The Samsung ST45 – Style meets intelligence.

High Sensitivity ISO 3200 (up to 3M)
Stylishly slim, yet beautifully intelligent; the Samsung ST45 is everything you want in a camera and more! Take more attractive photos using this ultra-sleek compact camera. With Smart Auto functions you are sure to always come out looking your best! The Samsung ST45 – Style meets intelligence.

Smart Album
Say you’ve got about 2,000 photos stored on your ST45 and you’re looking for one in particular. You could flip through all 2000 or have the Smart Album feature do it for you. It will actually organize photos by timeline, contents, colors or theme. This album isn’t just smart, it’s genius.

Movie Recording (SVGA/ MPEG4)
Powerful video recordings with MPEG4 SVGA resolution high quality video recording is enabled by supporting 3x optical zoom, SVGA resolution at 640 X 480, and 20/15 fps. Video editing capabilities (Pause during recording, Still Image Capture) enable expression of various images.

Perfect Portrait System
No one has a bad side with ST45 Perfect Portrait technology. It evens skin tones and detects blinking. By using Perfect Self Portrait you’ll find that you too have never looked better.

Frame Guide

Not everyone takes pictures as well as you. Until now. The ST45 Frame Guide let’s you set up the shot. Hand it off and your guide is there to follow. All you have to do is smile.

More info at Samsung's website

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