Samsung
Samsung EX1
RM 1,050.00
Price last checked: 10 Sept 2013. Confirm current price before buying.
This is a compact camera built for people who want manual control without stepping up to a full DSLR. The 1/1.7" CCD sensor is larger than what most compacts of this class use, and paired with an F1.8-F2.4 lens, it handles low light better than typical point-and-shoots. The 24-72mm equivalent zoom covers everyday shooting distances, and the fully articulated 3.0" screen makes it easier to frame shots from awkward angles, though there's no touch input or viewfinder to fall back on.
For a buyer who wants to shoot RAW and adjust aperture or shutter speed manually, the EX1 supports both, along with exposure compensation and multiple metering modes. Optical image stabilization helps handle the zoom range, and the hot-shoe means you're not limited to the built-in flash. Samsung EX1 price in Malaysia starts from RM1050.
Storage is modest with just 1GB built in, so you'll want an SD card from the start. Battery life runs on a dedicated Lithium-Ion pack rather than AA cells, and at 386g it's not pocket-light, but it's built for someone who wants more than an automatic point-and-shoot.
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Full Specifications
| Performance | |
|---|---|
| Battery | Battery Pack |
| Battery description | Lithium-Ion SLB-07A battery & charger |
| Screen | |
| Screen size | 3.0" |
| Touch screen | No |
| Body | |
| Dimensions | 114 x 63 x 29 mm (4.49 x 2.48 x 1.14″) |
| Weight (inc. batteries) | 386g |
| Body type | Compact |
| Connectivity | |
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| HDMI | Yes |
| GPS | None |
| Sensors | |
| Orientation sensor | No |
| Audio | |
| Speaker | None |
| Microphone | Mono |
| Other | |
| Maximum Resolution | 3648 x 2736 |
| Other Resolutions | 3648 x 2052, 3264 x 2448, 2592 x 1944, 2048 x 1536, 1920x 1080, 1024 x 768 |
| Image ratio w:h | 4:3, 16:9 |
| Effective pixels | 10.00 megapixels |
| Sensor size | 1/1.7" (7.44 x 5.58 mm) |
| Sensor type | CCD |
| ISO | Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200 |
| White balance presets | 5 |
| Custom white balance | Yes (1) |
| Image stabilization | Optical |
| Uncompressed format | RAW |
| Focal length (equiv.) | 24–72 mm |
| Optical zoom | 3x |
| Autofocus | - Contrast Detect (sensor) - Multi-area - Center - Single - Live View |
| Digital zoom | Yes (3x) |
| Manual focus | Yes |
| Normal focus range | 80 cm (31.5″) |
| Macro focus range | 5 cm (1.97″) |
| Lens mount | Unknown |
| Articulated LCD | Fully articulated |
| Screen dots | 614000 |
| Live view | Yes |
| Viewfinder type | None |
| Maximum aperture | F1.8 - F2.4 |
| Minimum shutter speed | 8 sec |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/1500 sec |
| Aperture priority | Yes |
| Shutter priority | Yes |
| Manual exposure mode | Yes |
| Subject / scene modes | Yes |
| Built-in flash | Yes |
| Flash range | 5.2 m |
| External flash | Yes (Hot-shoe) |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual |
| Continuous drive | Yes |
| Self-timer | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec) |
| Metering modes | - Multi - Center-weighted - Spot |
| Exposure compensation | ±2 (at 1/3 EV steps) |
| Format | - H.264 |
| Resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Storage types | SD/SDHC, internal |
| Storage included | 1 GB internal |
| Environmentally sealed | No |
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Frequently asked questions
What's the battery capacity of the Samsung EX1?
The Samsung EX1 has a Battery Pack battery.