Samsung GX-1S Digital Camera Review

Jacks, Ports, Plugs (7.5)
The GX-1S has a USB 2.0 port, an analog video output, a jack for an external power supply, though Samsung doesn't include a power supply, a hot shoe, a jack for a wired remote control, and a sensor for an infrared remote control.

Direct Print Options (6.5)
The GX-1S supports DPOF and PictBridge for printing without a computer. Users can select images to print, the number and size of prints, whether to print borders, whether to print the shooting date, and on PictBridge printers, the paper type and quality. This is an extensive implementation of direct-printing standards, and better than many competing cameras offer.

Battery (6.75)
The GX-1S takes 4 AA batteries. We used NiMH rechargeables and had to change them pretty often. Our experience is that cameras which take custom Lithium-ion cells usually have longer life than those which take AA cells.

Memory (3.0)
The GX-1S accepts SD media cards, a very popular storage medium for digital cameras. SD cards are durable, widely available, and, megabyte for megabyte, an inexpensive media format.

Other Features (6.25)
Sensor Cleaning - The GX-1S's sensor cleaning function acknowledges that the obvious sensors on interchangeable-lens cameras will get dirty and that it is practical to provide users with a way to clean them.

Moveable Spot AE - The link AF point to AE option allows the user to inform the camera of the frame’s area to ensure proper exposure. This feature is so often useful that we think it ought to be on every advanced camera.

Depth of Field Preview - The depth-of-field preview on the power switch is a big convenience, so much so that it may encourage users to check depth-of-field more often.

Automatic Flash Engagement - The flash automatically pops up when it's needed in scene modes. Many competing cameras blink a warning light and still take black pictures when the flash should be turned on but isn't.

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