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Samsung S730 and S630 First Impressions Review

by Richard Baguley
Published on January 09, 2007

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Connectivity
Software
Samsung supplies their Digimax Master software with the camera. It is a basic image editing and cataloging program. This can also scan images taken in the camera’s text mode and try to convert them to raw text. 

Jacks, ports plugs
The USB and power ports are both on the camera body itself. Hence, there is no need to carry around an extra camera dock if you are taking the camera on the road. The USB port also doubles as a video output with the included video cable. 

Direct Print Options
Both DPOF and PictBridge are supported, providing a way for the camera to flag images on the SD Cards it uses for image storage for later printing, and to connect directly to a PictBridge printer.

Battery
Both cameras can be powered by either two AA disposable batteries or by AA NiMh batteries. This provides a good balance. You can use the rechargeable batteries but buy a couple of the disposable ones if you run out of charge away from a charger. However, the rechargeable batteries are not included: You have to buy them separately. 

Memory
16MB of memory is built into both cameras, but SD Cards or the newer, faster SDHC Cards provide the main storage option. Cards that hold up to 4GB are supported, which should provide plenty of space. 

Other Features
ASR
– Samsung make much of their ASR (Automatic Shake Reduction) feature, which boosts the ISO setting and shutter speed to minimize camera shake in dark locations. We weren’t able to test this feature on the show floor but settings like this don't produce the same results as a more fully-fledged optical or sensor-based image stabilization system. However, they do correct for subject motion in addition to hand shake.    


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