Samsung SL620 Digital Camera Review

Samsung SL620

First Impressions Review

The SL620 is a basic point-and-shoot. Its main objective is facilitating ease of use, and the SL620 does it well. It not only has some good automatic settings, include an automatic scene mode and full auto, but also includes a demonstration mode and full help menu. Of course, this means the SL620 has far fewer manual controls than an Ultra-Zoom or a DSLR. What it does have, however, is a far more portable frame and far more affordable price point. The SL620 will be available in March 2009 at an MSRP of $199.99.
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SL620 Manual

User Manual (ver.1.3)
SL620 Official Site
SL620

Hardware  
image Product Tour Page 3 of 8 Design & Layout image

 

LCD


The SL620's LCD screen does double duty as it serves as the camera's only viewfinder. It measures 3 inches diagonally, and takes up the majority of the camera's back. The screen can automatically adjust its brightness.

The LCD can adjust its brightness, which
apparently makes it quite smart.

Flash


The flash is located in the top right of the camera's face. It's a standard flash for a point-and-shoot, meaning it's right on top of the lens. The lower the flash is in relation to the lens, the greater the risk of red-eye.

The flash is located very close to the lens, so much so
that it eats a notch out of it.


Lens


The SL60's lens, as you can see mentioned twice in the picture below, has 5x optical zoom. It also has a focal length of 6.3-31.5mm and an aperture range of f/3.5-5.5.

The SL60 can withdraw its lens into its case.

 

Jacks, Ports & Plugs


The SL620 uses a proprietary port for its USB connection. It's located under a panel on the top of its right side.

  Proprietary ports are needlessly
difficult to replace.


Battery


The port where the battery and memory card are located is on the camera's underside. The camera uses a Lithium-ion battery and accepts SD cards.

The battery and memory card are located in a very
space-efficient bunk bed. 


Memory


The SL60 accepts SDHC cards and also supports SD cards.

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