1. 7.2-megapixel sensor for up to 3,072 x 2,304-pixel images, detailed enough for poster size prints
2. 2.5-inch LCD screen for improved contrast and color reproduction
3. 3x optical and 5x digital zoom giving 15x total zoom when combined
4. Advanced Shake Reduction reduces the effects of camera shake in lower light conditions
5. Stores images on SDHC, MMC, SD card, or 16 MB internal memory; powered by 2 AA batteries

Editorial Review :

The Samsung S73 is a high-resolution digital camera that is equipped with a true-color, filtered 7.2-megapixel CCD. You can use the Samsung S73 to produce even better images and take detailed photos for printing up to poster size prints. In addition, the Samsung S73 has a 3x optical and 5x digital zoom giving 15x total zoom when combined. 7.2MP CCD delivers high-quality prints that can be blown up to poster size without detail loss. 2.5" TFT LCD display is bright & clear making it easy to line up shots & preview them after shooting. Advanced Shake Reduction prevents the degradation of image clarity caused by movement. Ergonomic body design delivers comfort and a steady hold for better shots. White Balance Presets - Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent H, Fluorescent L, Tungsten and Custom Scene Modes - Night, portrait, landscape, close-up, sunset, dawn, backlight, fireworks, beach and snow Light Sensitivity - Up to 1000 ISO Optical Sensor Size 0.4 size with 1/2.5 CCD and 7,400,000 Pixels Max Shutter Speed - 1/1500 White Balance - Custom, presets and automatic System Requirements - Windows 98SE, 2000, ME, XP, Vista, OS 9.2-10.3 or higher Dimensions - Length 3.92 x Height 2.47 x Width 1.01 Weight - 0.29 pounds

Customer Review :

don't buy this camera!

I bought this camera and after about a week it just started to fall apart. First, it would eat up batteries like crazy. I realize that digital cameras do this, but it would drain the batteries after about 5 minutes. These were brand new batteries! Then, the lens broke and the entire camera stopped working. I took it back and they gave me a new one. After about two weeks it did the exact same thing. I took it back again and they said they could not refund it because it had been over 14 days. I just gave up and bought a different camera. This was a terrible camera and a huge waste of my money.

Rating :

horrible camera

I got this before Christmas last year. It has gone thru a ton of batteries...the good quality digital ones. After using it a few times it started to have a bright white screen when I would turn it on. Nothing like grabbing your camera to take a candid shot and not being able to. At first tapping it on something worked, now it just stays white, when it will even turn on. It is a horrible camera and I would not suggest anyone purchase it.

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Batteries are the key!

I bought this camera for my girlfriend over a year ago. We used standard alkaline batteries, and literally after three to five flash pictures, the batteries were toasted. We assumed that we just got a dud camera, and it has sat unused for a year. I'm surprised we hadn't thrown it away. Then, after reading other reviews on this site, we got some Kodak 2500mAH rechargeable camera batteries and put them in this camera. IT'S WORKING GREAT NOW! Great pictures, and the camera is working with a battery life that you would expect.
This is a great little camera, but you MUST use rechargeable batteries with a high capacity!

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Zoom Problem

Be leary!!! Although it takes wonderful pictures, this can't be denied.. it has a problem w/the zoom lense. I protected this camera at all cost, never dropped it, kept in case. One day I try to take a picture, the zoom lense freeze!!! Have to constantly pull out before taking a picture. Warrenty was gone and it cost $100 to fix it. Best thing to do is replace, I won't be investing in a Samsung Camera again

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Be careful with this!

I very lightly dropped this camera on the carpet from about 6 inches away, jammed the zoom and the whole camera never went on again. Also, there is a significant amount of time between pictures, and the screen goes black, which makes it difficult to shoot kids, pets or anyone who can't sit still for a few mintutes.

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1. 14.7-megapixel resolution for professional-qualify poster-sized prints
2. 3.6x Schneider optical zoom lens; Dual Image Stabilization
3. Face Detection AF and AE; Smile and Blink Detection
4. 3-inch touch-screen LCD; HD movie recording in 720p resolution
5. Capture images and video to SD/SDHC memory cards (not included)

Editorial Review :

The new Samsung TL34HD is a powerful, sleek and compact digital camera featuring high-definition video capability. TL34HD boasts an impressive resolution of 14.7 megapixels and renowned Schneider lens yielding a 28mm wide-angle focal length with 3.6x optical zoom. The most advanced point and-shoot digital camera in Samsungs history, the TL34HD builds upon the success of its predecessor, the NV24HD, taking many of that cameras advanced features to a whole new level. Featuring an all-metal build, the TL34HD is pocket-sized but features a large, 3-inch touch-screen LCD screen that dominates the back of the camera and is sure to turn heads no matter where the TL34HD may be used. The TL34HD can also record video in 720p high-definition resolution, at a maximum frame rate of 30fps. Shooters can also take advantage of a movie stabilizer and optical zoom while recording video, as well as Samsungs Successive Recording mode, which allows the user to pause and then resume filming without having to save the clips as individual files. Additionally, the TL34HD utilizes H.264 compression, a codec for high-definition video that yields three times the recording length of MPEG4.

Customer Review :

Pretty fun little camera

I bought this camera as a more affordable option than buying a camcorder, and it was time for a new camera anyway. I think there are probably better cameras out there, but for the cost I think it's a very good point and shoot and the hd video is really great. The touch screen makes it very easy to select settings, speed, etc. quickly enough to still get pics of my 2 y.o. doing something cute. I like the sharpness of the 14.7 Mp pics, which you can very simply zoom, crop & copy in the playback mode. It also has image editing software on the camera like red eye fix. My only warnings are: for good video playback on pc you must have good processor, video card & lots of RAM; flash seems extra bright; and while scrolling through pics using arrows in playback mode, finger always triggers "display mode" button, directly above arrow. Kind of annoying. All in all my wife and I have been having a lot of fun with this cool little camera.

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Not perfect, but it's a keeper

I bought this camera for the 28mm lens. How often have you tried to get a picture of a group of people, but couldn't stand back far enough to fit them in? No problem with this camera. It takes great pictures that perfectly fill a 16x9 TV screen.

The videos that it takes are a bit grainy. The flash pictures seem a bit washed out with too much light. Sometimes the menus have buttons that don't work (hoping for a firmware upgrade...), and there is a learning curve on using the touch screen.-- I'm keeping it anyway.

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PERFECT DIGITAL COMPANION

I HAVE OWNED SEVERAL DIGITAL CAMERAS, EACH BETTER IN PICTURE QUALITY THAN THE PREVIOUS ONES, NOT TO MENTION THE OPTIONS AND THE BULKY SIZE. BUT NONE THAT I HAVE RESEARCHED AND COMPARED HAS COME CLOSE IN RESOLUTION, OPTIONS,SIZE AND THE PRICE. I LOVE IT. THE MENU IS SIMPLE THE STYLE IS GREAT. THE SCREEN IS LARGE ENOUGH TO VIEW PHOTOS WITH IT'S RICHNESS, NOT TO MENTION THE SMOOTH FLOW OF THE TOUCH SCREEN. THIS CAMERA IS MARVELOUS.

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Great pictures in good lighting

I own quite a few compact cameras so I got a chance to do some comparisons. I compared the pictures quality between the Panasonic FX01 (old), Canon IS870, Panasonic LX3, and this one. I just compared the IQ in various ISOs in good lighting. I didn't bother testing in bad lighting since I know the noise would be at least a stop worse in bad lighting so I didn't bother. Needless to say, the Panasonic FX01 is the oldest and the IQ is the worst with only usable ISO up to 200. This was the camera that I wanted to replace so I compared just to confirm for myself that replacing it was the right choice. In good lighting using either ISO 80 or 100, the Samsung TL34HD had the most detail since it has the most pixels at 14.7 MP. The Panasonic LX3 and the Canon 870 were very close. However, I had to bump down noise reduction to -2 (all film modes) on the LX3 to get the full details. The Canon kept almost all the details at the default settings. It's probably a three-way tie at ISO 200 since the Samsung's noise reduced detail level down to the other two. At ISO 400, the LX3 edged the Canon (not much) for the win. The Samsung lost fine details so you could probably only print up to a 8x10. Both the Canon and Panasonic lost some details but were considerably better than the Samsung. At ISO 800, the LX3 was the clear winner. The Samsung's image looked almost like a water color painting at 100% on the screen, however, I could still print a 4x6 and the picture would look OK. What's more disturbing is that the colors were very flat due to noise reduction. I would definitely not use ISO 800 on the Samsung. The Canon also lost a bit of detail at ISO 800 but at least the colors were still mostly saturated. The Panasonic LX3 had noise but I could see 80 percent of the fine details. At ISO 1600, the LX3 was the only usable option if you're desperate for a shot in low light. The LX3 still retained details at ISO 1600 but there's no way to remove the noise without losing the details at this point. Another note is that while I maxed out the apertures on both the Samsung and Canon at f2.8, I still could drop to f2 on the LX3 which means I could use ISO 400 instead of ISO 800 like the other two cameras.

I also compared the HD video recording between the Samsung and the Panasonic LX3. Both could record 720P but the Samsung does it at 30 fps while the Panasonic records at 24 fps. Given the specs, one would think that the Samsung has smoother video but it was more jerky. The Samsung requires good lighting for the video to look like HD. The Panasonic's video looked like HD even with indoor lighting. I really like the fact that I can use the zoom while recording video on the Samsung. It also has the option to mute the audio while zooming so that you don't hear the zooming mechanism. The Samsung uses AVCHD format which requires much less space but requires the latest software and a powerful system for video processing. The Panasonic uses motion JPEG which takes up much more space.

I would have rated the Samsung three starts but the user touch-screen interface is excellent and the low price. The online price for the Samsung is only half of the Panasonic. It is very pocketable unlike the Panasonic. The touch-screen is very intuitive and responsive. It also has the onscreen help so you really don't need a manual at all. My only wish for this camera to make it better is that the IQ would perform at least as good as the Canon IS870 in low light. The Canon has good IQ and usable ISO 800 but the menu system is not very user friendly and only 640x480 video recording. Overall, I would give the Samsung and Canon a tie. The Canon has better IQ starting at ISO 200 and up but the Samsung has better IQ at lower ISO and HD video and an excellent touch-screen interface. The Panasonic LX3 is the winner but it's not on the same price level as the other two.

The end result is that I keep the LX3 while my wife gets the Samsung. She likes the touch screen and small size while I like the IQ, fast lens and full controls of the LX3.

Rating :

it's okay

I purchased this and then returned it because the image quality full blown was not particularly better than other compacts. In other words not really better than the old Fuji and Leica I already have. Of course my evaluation is based on an unfair comparison with Canon EOS cameras, which are my standard. But for the Samsung (and I like their products generally) I would have preferred fewer pixels and higher quality. Otherwise a very nice camera. I still haven't purchased a new compact camera to take its place, but I am considering the Canon G10 and the latest Panasonic LX-3.

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1. 8.2-megapixel resolution for high-quality prints up to 30 x 40 inches
2. 3x optical zoom; digital image stabilization
3. Face Detection technology; Self Portrait mode
4. 2.5-inch LCD; automatically brightens or dims according to lighting
5. Capture images to SD cards (not included)

Editorial Review :

The L100 camera combines Samsung's Digital Image Stabilization and Intelligent Face Recognition Technology in a compact aluminum body.Samsung's Intelligent Face Recognition Technology detects the subject's face and automatically adjusts auto focus and auto exposure to ensure better composition and image quality for portraits.The AF function instantaneously recognizes the faces of subjects and accurately focuses on them before the AE function takes over, setting appropriate exposure to ensure the highest image quality.This product features 3x optical zoom, a bright 2.5" LCD display and a suite of advanced video and editing features

Customer Review :

Samsung L100 digital camera

I bought the Samsung L100 8.2 MP digital camera for my daughter's birthday, on the recommendation of my son. I asked him to find one that was simple to use, reasonably priced, and took good photos and this one more than filled the bill. I love dealing with Amazon and have always been happy with purchases made through them. My daughter enjoys using it and the pictures are great. It can even take movies and uses rechargable batteries, a real plus since disposable batteries can be expensive. We would definitely recommend it.

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Noisy and wrong color!

I am dissapointed with this camera. The 8.2MP is a gimmick, it does not outperform my old 2MP camera. On top of that the color is always a bit pale, yellowish, and very noisy. The manual WB does not fix the color problem. Finally, it is slow even compared to similar cameras from 4 years ago.

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Nice, small & compact

The best thing about this camera is its size. Very easy to slip in a jacket or purse.

Rating :

mostly good

I bought this camera with little to no research first and it was a good camera for the price. The pictures are clear and crisp. When zooming in on the pictures, detail that we didn't even know was there, was captured. My only problem came about 5 months after buying the camera when, for what seems to be no reason, the lense refuses to retract and the camera now won't shut off without me taking the battery out of it. This happened right in the middle of a birthday party for my 13 year old daughter. Even the LCD screen quit working.
But, that said, I plan to buy the same type of camera to replace it.

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Great for the price!

I purchased this camera before going to Mexico for my son's engagement party for its size and of course for its color - and it worked out great. It was easy to take with me to all the activities - parties, sightseeing, family shots - and the price was right!

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1. 8.1-megapixel resolution for high-quality prints up to 30 x 40 inches
2. 3x optical zoom; digital image stabilization
3. Face Detection technology; Self Portrait mode
4. 2.5-inch LCD; automatically brightens or dims according to lighting
5. Capture images to SD cards (not included)

Editorial Review :

The L100 camera combines Samsung's Digital Image Stabilization and Intelligent Face Recognition Technology in a compact aluminum body.Samsung's Intelligent Face Recognition Technology detects the subject's face and automatically adjusts auto focus and auto exposure to ensure better composition and image quality for portraits.The AF function instantaneously recognizes the faces of subjects and accurately focuses on them before the AE function takes over, setting appropriate exposure to ensure the highest image quality.This product features 3x optical zoom, a bright 2.5" LCD display and a suite of advanced video and editing features

Customer Review :

Delivery in a very short time!

As I bought the camera as a gift, I can't really say if the owner now appreciate it!But I can say that the order arrived really fast at destination and in a complete and good state.

Rating :

good pics and features but slow

Positives:
1. Size is very small- wife loves it, goes in purse easily
2. Decent pics
3. Numerous features- including video+zoom...I like the "Backlight" scene since lot of photos the subjects face goes dark if their background is very bright and this corrects for that (with a flash)

Negative:
1. Being used to a Canon, there is a big delay in this one..you press the trigger and hte lcd goes blank for longish time....(I think it has taken the pic so u can move your hand..its just writing to the card...which does not hurt the pic I think...) but annoying anyway..

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Great for the price.

this camera has quite a few neat features and works great and the best part was..that it was within the price range. It really will be great for vacation later on this year and it gets the job done.

Rating :

Amazin

I bought a L100 for Christmas and I recommend it totally , it takes amazing photos, I am very happy with it .. exceeded my expectations

Rating :

A good option if your expectations are not high

If you are looking for a camera and size and price are your concerns, this is a good choice. At around $100, 8mp and a very slim desing, it is a good buy. However, if image quality is important to you, then you would be better served with a Canon or a Sony. Of course, that would mean that you would have to spend around $50-80 more.

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1. 14.7-megapixel resolution for professional-qualify poster-sized prints
2. 3.6x Schneider optical zoom lens; Dual Image Stabilization
3. Face Detection AF and AE; Smile and Blink Detection
4. 3-inch touch-screen LCD; HD movie recording in 720p resolution
5. Capture images and video to SD/SDHC memory cards (not included)

Editorial Review :

The new Samsung TL34HD is a powerful, sleek and compact digital camera featuring high-definition video capability. TL34HD boasts an impressive resolution of 14.7 megapixels and renowned Schneider lens yielding a 28mm wide-angle focal length with 3.6x optical zoom. The most advanced point and-shoot digital camera in Samsungs history, the TL34HD builds upon the success of its predecessor, the NV24HD, taking many of that cameras advanced features to a whole new level. Featuring an all-metal build, the TL34HD is pocket-sized but features a large, 3-inch touch-screen LCD screen that dominates the back of the camera and is sure to turn heads no matter where the TL34HD may be used. The TL34HD can also record video in 720p high-definition resolution, at a maximum frame rate of 30fps. Shooters can also take advantage of a movie stabilizer and optical zoom while recording video, as well as Samsungs Successive Recording mode, which allows the user to pause and then resume filming without having to save the clips as individual files. Additionally, the TL34HD utilizes H.264 compression, a codec for high-definition video that yields three times the recording length of MPEG4.

Customer Review :

Poor Picture Quality & operation difficulty

Got this camera for my wife as a combo picture/video piece for Xmas. I have purchased Samsung tv's & disc player and thought their quality VG. So I thought this would be the same. The TH34HD camera however was a disappointment. The touch screen was difficult to work and it kept popping up for things you didn't want to do. Also the design is wanting. The shutter is in a difficult position to snap a picture (left of the mode selector) and me & my wife kept pushing the mode selector. Also you have to readjust how you hold the camera when shooting a picture as the flash mechanism is a pop-up positioned on the top left side of camera a place where most people hold the camera with their left index finger. For being 14.7 megapixals the picture quality was only OK. Finally, the operating manual was a CD and everytime you wanted to refer to it you have to go on the computer. There should have been a printed manual. Because of this my wife decided to return it and look for a different camera.

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I love it

I bought this cam a month ago and the only thing i dont like is where is the flash, cuz dont let u grab the camera the way u are used to. But is a great camera. 14MP is great and the videos are great specially in High definition.

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Great pictures in good lighting

I own quite a few compact cameras so I got a chance to do some comparisons. I compared the pictures quality between the Panasonic FX01 (old), Canon IS870, Panasonic LX3, and this one. I just compared the IQ in various ISOs in good lighting. I didn't bother testing in bad lighting since I know the noise would be at least a stop worse in bad lighting so I didn't bother. Needless to say, the Panasonic FX01 is the oldest and the IQ is the worst with only usable ISO up to 200. This was the camera that I wanted to replace so I compared just to confirm for myself that replacing it was the right choice. In good lighting using either ISO 80 or 100, the Samsung TL34HD had the most detail since it has the most pixels at 14.7 MP. The Panasonic LX3 and the Canon 870 were very close. However, I had to bump down noise reduction to -2 (all film modes) on the LX3 to get the full details. The Canon kept almost all the details at the default settings. It's probably a three-way tie at ISO 200 since the Samsung's noise reduced detail level down to the other two. At ISO 400, the LX3 edged the Canon (not much) for the win. The Samsung lost fine details so you could probably only print up to a 8x10. Both the Canon and Panasonic lost some details but were considerably better than the Samsung. At ISO 800, the LX3 was the clear winner. The Samsung's image looked almost like a water color painting at 100% on the screen, however, I could still print a 4x6 and the picture would look OK. What's more disturbing is that the colors were very flat due to noise reduction. I would definitely not use ISO 800 on the Samsung. The Canon also lost a bit of detail at ISO 800 but at least the colors were still mostly saturated. The Panasonic LX3 had noise but I could see 80 percent of the fine details. At ISO 1600, the LX3 was the only usable option if you're desperate for a shot in low light. The LX3 still retained details at ISO 1600 but there's no way to remove the noise without losing the details at this point. Another note is that while I maxed out the apertures on both the Samsung and Canon at f2.8, I still could drop to f2 on the LX3 which means I could use ISO 400 instead of ISO 800 like the other two cameras.

I also compared the HD video recording between the Samsung and the Panasonic LX3. Both could record 720P but the Samsung does it at 30 fps while the Panasonic records at 24 fps. Given the specs, one would think that the Samsung has smoother video but it was more jerky. The Samsung requires good lighting for the video to look like HD. The Panasonic's video looked like HD even with indoor lighting. I really like the fact that I can use the zoom while recording video on the Samsung. It also has the option to mute the audio while zooming so that you don't hear the zooming mechanism. The Samsung uses AVCHD format which requires much less space but requires the latest software and a powerful system for video processing. The Panasonic uses motion JPEG which takes up much more space.

I would have rated the Samsung three starts but the user touch-screen interface is excellent and the low price. The online price for the Samsung is only half of the Panasonic. It is very pocketable unlike the Panasonic. The touch-screen is very intuitive and responsive. It also has the onscreen help so you really don't need a manual at all. My only wish for this camera to make it better is that the IQ would perform at least as good as the Canon IS870 in low light. The Canon has good IQ and usable ISO 800 but the menu system is not very user friendly and only 640x480 video recording. Overall, I would give the Samsung and Canon a tie. The Canon has better IQ starting at ISO 200 and up but the Samsung has better IQ at lower ISO and HD video and an excellent touch-screen interface. The Panasonic LX3 is the winner but it's not on the same price level as the other two.

The end result is that I keep the LX3 while my wife gets the Samsung. She likes the touch screen and small size while I like the IQ, fast lens and full controls of the LX3.

Rating :

I like it.

I bought this for my 73-year-old father who is somewhat technically proficient. It has a quick response time, which is great. He had a Nikon that was very slow - by the time the photo was snapped people had been posing for a long time and were moving or blinking. Hard to take good pictures of toddling grandkids; they don't stay put that long. This camera has more features than he probably needs or will make use of, but it works well and puts out a nice, crisp picture. The touch screen is big and easy to use. Big plus.

Rating :

WOW!!!

This has got to be one of the most underrated cameras around. Samsung has done a superb job of designing and building this little beast. It has many, MANY features that are fun and easy to use. The lighting on the automatic mode is very accurate, the HD video capture is excellent, and the all manual mode is an overall good experience. The one thing that IS lacking is the lack of a panorama assist function, but that's the only flaw I can find. Overall, this is the best semi-point-and-shoot camera I've ever owned!

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