Samsung Digimax A503 reviews and prices: Compact camera

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Samsung Digimax A503 reviews and prices: Compact camera reviews

+ This digital camera scores very high on performance. - It scores poorly on image quality.

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8.2 out of 10 based on 32 reviews.

Samsung Digimax A503: 5.2 MP (Megapixels), SD Card storage, No image stabiliser digital Compact camera. See full product description

Overall rating	8.2
Ease of use	8.8
Image quality	7.9
Features	7.9
Build Quality	8.1
Value for money	8.8

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Pete, Liverpool

Score 7.0/10

Good points:: Easy To Use, Really Quick Snapshots
Bad points:: None Of Yet

Overall rating	7.0
Ease of use	10.0
Image quality	9.0
Features	7.0
Build Quality	7.0
Value for money	6.0

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Confirmed purchase: 28 Dec 2006

Confirmed purchaser

Score 8.0/10

Good points:: easy to use
Bad points:: no case

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

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Confirmed purchase: 24 Mar 2007

Tammy, Wolverhampton

Score 6.0/10

Good points:: Light and compact.
Bad points:: When you zoom in the image display is fuzzy until the pic is taken so you can't see what you're shooting.

Overall rating	6.0
Ease of use	9.0
Image quality	5.0
Features	5.0
Build Quality	5.0
Value for money	8.0

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Confirmed purchase: 23 Mar 2007

Confirmed purchaser

Score 10.0/10

Good points:: Nice simple camera easy to use i hve had no complaints wiv this camera at all......good buy
Bad points:: Reviewer left no comment

Overall rating	10.0
Ease of use	10.0
Features	10.0
Performance	10.0
Value for money	10.0

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Confirmed purchase: 21 May 2008

Confirmed purchaser

Score 8.0/10

Good points:: Easy to use - decent sized screen
Bad points:: Surface scratches easily

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

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Confirmed purchase: 19 Apr 2007

Nicki, Coventry

Score 4.0/10

Good points:: Reviewer left no comment
Bad points:: No mains options - only takes standard AA batterries

Overall rating	4.0
Ease of use	8.0
Image quality	8.0
Features	8.0
Build Quality	8.0
Value for money	8.0

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Confirmed purchase: 17 Dec 2006

Confirmed purchaser

Score 8.0/10

Good points:: Simple to use
Bad points:: Batteries - lithium rechargable would be much better

Overall rating	8.0
Ease of use	9.0
Image quality	6.0
Features	5.0
Build Quality	8.0
Value for money	8.0

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Confirmed purchase: 13 Mar 2007

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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 (Pixels)	2592x1944
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.
Screen size (Inches)	2
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	No
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

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)
Media format	SDXC 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	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)
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
PictBridge	Yes
An industry standard allowing images to be printed from camera to printer, without needing a computer. CIPA PictBridge Standard Website
Macro Mode	Yes
This mode allows close-up photograpy of small objects such as insects and flowers.
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.
Video recorder	Movie and Voice
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.
Manual Focus	Yes
Almost all modern cameras have autofocus. Manual focus allows you to override the autofocus and set the distance yourself. This is especially useful if your camera is struggling to focus in a low-light or confusing scene.
Timer	Yes

Weight (g)	98
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.
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)	1/1000
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.
Viewfinder	LCD Monitor
USB port	Yes
Socket for connecting devices such as a computers and other components.
Dimensions (mm)	53x96.4x28.4
The size of the device in millimetres, in width x height x depth.
RAW Format	No
GPS Receiver	No

Max. Aperture Lens 1	f3.2-7.0
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 (Megabytes)	24

Built-in flash	Yes

Release date	2006-02-21
The date the product was originally made available for purchase.
Height in mm	53

Width in mm	96.4

Depth in mm	28.4

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
Battery Model	AA, LR6, MN1500, KAA, LR6/M,AM-3, 4006, MIGNON/AM3
Zoom Type	Digital
Autofocus	No
Range Finder Type	LCD Monitor
Changeable Lens	No
Type of lens	6.1 mm

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