Samsung S1070 Reviews: Digital Compact Camera

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This Digital Camera has no outstanding positive points. It scored poorly on build quality. “Very simple and not too flashy” Anonymous verified purchaser View all 51 real customer reviews

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Build Quality	8.0
Ease of use	8.5
Features	8.0
Image quality	8.5
Value for money (at time of purchase)	8.9
Overall rating	8.5

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Score 9.0/10

Anonymous verified purchaser , “Point & shoot” More like this »

+ Very simple and not too flashy

- Reviewer left no comment

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17 of 19 people found this review helpful

purchased 22 Feb 2009

Score 7.0/10

Ben, Coventry , “Point & shoot” More like this »

+ Compact, light and easy to use

- Cheap plastics but seems robust enough

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16 of 17 people found this review helpful

purchased 03 Mar 2009

Score 8.0/10

Mandy, Bristol , “Point & shoot” More like this »

+ small, compact - easy to fit into handbag/pocket

- Picture quality not as good with flash on as I had expected.

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13 of 14 people found this review helpful

purchased 04 Apr 2009

Score 9.0/10

Joe, Manchester , “Point & shoot” More like this »

+ Well made, simple to use, superb results

- None

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12 of 12 people found this review helpful

purchased 29 Mar 2009

Score 10.0/10

Anonymous verified purchaser

+ this camera is so easy to use easy to take good quality photos even if you are not pointing the camera directly at the subject

- two many menu options

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4 of 5 people found this review helpful

purchased 10 May 2009

Score 9.0/10

Tracey, Romford , “Point & shoot” More like this »

+ Absolutely great for kids I bought this camera for my 9 year old.

- Batteries dont last as long but great for kids!!

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4 of 5 people found this review helpful

purchased 18 May 2009

Score 10.0/10

kim, norwich , “Keen amateur” More like this »

+ it is light to carry,pictures are so clear,the quality of the pic ,you can change,but be careful as this makes up more memory, after using it for two weeks on hols,where its been on various trip,and taking over 600 photo,i will advice on getting alrechargeable batties.

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4 of 5 people found this review helpful

purchased 27 May 2009

Score 8.0/10

Anonymous verified purchaser

+ Easy to use.

- None as yet!

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3 of 4 people found this review helpful

purchased 24 May 2009

Score 5.0/10

Nicola, Leeds , “Keen amateur” More like this »

+ Reviewer left no comment

- It does not have a lion battery pack which is better value for money and lasting power. So I sent it back and got one from Currys.

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1 of 2 people found this review helpful

purchased 01 Jun 2009

Score 8.0/10

Anonymous verified purchaser , “Keen amateur” More like this »

+ Good viewing window. Easy to choose options

- a little heavier than other digital cameras.Memory card not very large. Had to purchase bigger memory card and a more hardy case

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purchased 09 May 2009

Score 5.0/10

Anonymous verified purchaser , “Point & shoot” More like this »

+ Reviewer left no comment

- Back screen easily damages and not durable and hard like the screen on other digital cameras.

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purchased 20 May 2009

Score 9.0/10

David, Bristol , “Keen amateur” More like this »

+ Easy to use in point-&-shoot mode. Images are sharp and clear even when enlarged. Zoom capability in movie mode which I've not had on other cameras.

- Body seems a little light weight, would have preferred a stronger shell'

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purchased 13 Jun 2009

Score 9.0/10

Faith, melton Mowbray

+ neat, easy to use, good image quality.

- Reviewer left no comment

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purchased 12 Jun 2009

Score 9.0/10

mary, lanarkshire

+ easy to use really good value for money

- none

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purchased 19 Jun 2009

Score 10.0/10

Anonymous verified purchaser , “Point & shoot” More like this »

+ easy to use and great picture quality

- prefer rechargeable lithium battery to the 2xAA in design

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purchased 07 Jun 2009

Score 8.0/10

Michelle, Loughborough , “Experienced amateur”

+ Easy to use, good picture quality, nice ergonomic body.

- Easily scratched, takes a while to focus sometimes, sometimes won't focus for no discernible reason.

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purchased 21 Jun 2009

Score 10.0/10

Kenny, Porthmadog

+ So easy to use with so many great feature eg Trimming unneccesary part of the photo...recomend to my sister who bought one and was amazed how easy it was to use.

- None

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purchased 13 Jun 2009

Score 10.0/10

kevin, Walton-on-the-Naze , “Point & shoot” More like this »

+ Just great camra easy to use and easy to put photos on pc and print them off

- Reviewer left no comment

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purchased 04 Jun 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.
Optical Zoom Ratio	3
The amount by which the camera optics (lens) can bring the subject closer.
Screen Size in 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.
Face Recognition	Yes
A function for automatically detecting peoples faces and correctly adjusting the focus and exposure to take the best photo
Image Stabilisation	Yes
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.
Colour	Black
The main colour of the product.
Memory Card Slot	Yes
Having a memory card slot allows you to save data to a memory card and then transfer it to another device. For example you may put a photo from your camera or mobile phone onto a memory card and then plug it into your printer to print directly. Memory card slots come in many formats: Compact Flash Card Memory Stick Duo Micro SD Card MMC SD Card SDHC Card
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)
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
Having a timer function is essential if you want to get into the shot yourself. Make sure your camera has this feature if you plan to go on holiday and capture photos of you and your friends or family having fun together.
Under Water	No
An under water feature means your camera is safe to dive with, usually between 3 and 5 metres. Most dSLR cameras will require expensive separate housing so consider investing in a waterproof digital compact first.
Dimensions (mm)	93x61x24
The size of the device in millimetres, in width x height x depth.
Weight (g)	160
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.
Resolution (Pixels)	3648x2736
A camera sensor, that captures the photograph, is measured in pixels. The number given here is the horizontal amount of pixels followed by the vertical quantity of pixels. The more pixels a camera sensor has, the bigger and higher quality the image will be.
Shortest Shutter Speed	1500
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	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.
Max. Aperture Lens 1	f3-5.6
Measured in f-stops the aperture of a lens dictates the maximum amount of light captured. If you want to do low light photography look for something with a wide aperture like f2.8. The widest aperture is given as a range as it changes when your lens is zoomed in.
In-Built Memory (MB)	17

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Manufacturer's Description

The new S1070 is a 10.2 megapixel point-and-shoot camera with a large intelligent screen. Taking amazing shots just got easier!

Scene Mode

Choose from various scene modes to automatically adjust your camera settings, such as exposure, colour and contrast. These can include; Portrait, Children, Night scene, Backlight, Landscape, Sunset, Dawn, Firework, Snow, Close up, Self, Cafe, Food and Text.

Photo Help Guide

If a problem is encountered during shooting, troubleshooting instructions are provided so that image correction can be easily performed by anybody. Step-by-step instructions with simple illustration on use of the camera are provided through the LCD for users convenience.

Digital Image Stabilisation

DIS makes thousands of adjustments a second, enabling you to take ultra clear images without blur – even in low light conditions.

Red-Eye Fix

Your camera uses a special algorithm to automatically detect and eliminate red-eye from your shot. You just get the perfect, natural portrait. You can even choose to remove red-eye after you have taken the shot.

Self Portrait

Taking pictures of yourself and friends is easy. Your camera notifies you with a beep when the faces are positioned correctly. No more half faces in the shot!..