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Samsung S85

Author Cliff Smith
Published 16th Oct 2007
Manufacturer Samsung
Price £86.95 (Exc VAT)
as reviewed £99.99 (Inc VAT)
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Features Score 8 for Features
Image Quality Score 8 for Image Quality
Value Score 10 for Value
Overall Score 8 for Overall
Samsung S85
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A range of general test shots are shown over the next two pages. In some cases, the full size image has been reduced for bandwidth purposes, and a crop taken from the original full resolution image has been placed below it to show the overall image quality. Some other pictures may be clicked to view the original full-size image.




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Here's my usual detail test shot of the West Window of Exeter Cathedral, for you to compare with other cameras. See below for a full res crop, or click to see the whole picture.





The overall level of detail compares well with other 8MP models.





The high quality lens produces only a little barrel distortion at the wide-angle setting.





Centre sharpness is very good.





Only a little softness at the corners of the frame.


 

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Comment PaulW said on 18th July 2008

This is now £59-99 with free delivery from play.com!

Comment Bev said on 10th September 2008

Camera picture quality is great, but mine stopped working after 2 months and custommer support is terrible. They are trying to charge £35 for repaire and handling, the camera only ... more

Comment Denis Swift said on 24th September 2008

Suggestion for Bev: It's pretty obvious that your camera had an inherent fault right from the start. So you're covered by the Sale Of Goods Act (an item must be suitabl... more

Comment James Mills said on 25th September 2008

Mine also broke after 3 months. It completely locked up and was sent back to Samsung via Comet. 6 weeks later and I have finally managed to get a refund from Comet as Samsung are c... more

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