Samsung EX1 review

A compact camera geared up for low light shooting

Samsung EX1
The high quality Schneider lens copes excellently in low light, and the tiliting LCD display is a great help

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DETAIL: There is a respectable level of detail in this shot

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MACRO: The Samsung EX1's Macro mode only allows focusing as close as 30cm from your subject.

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BLUR: Pleasing background blur can be achieved at close quarters due to the wide aperture of the lens.

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COLOUR: Colours are reproduced accurately using default settings.

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COLOUR: Colours are reproduced accurately using default settings.

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EXPOSURE: The bright sky hasn't overly confused the metering system here

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HDR: Dynamic range at lower ISO settings is excellent.

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CLEAN: Noise is barely visible up to ISO 400

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WIDE ANGLE: The 24mm equivalent wide-angle is perfect for capturing a wider view.

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SHARP: The high quality Schneider lens produces sharp, detailed images.