Typical price: £110
What is it: 8-megapixel compact with manual exposure controls
What we think: It offers plenty of control but its picture quality is disappointing
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 4 January 2008
Tags: Samsung, Samsung L830, zoom lens, optical zoom, optical viewfinder
We like:
Manual exposure mode and colour channel controls; face-detection mode; basic camera functions are easy to access
We don't like:
No aperture/shutter priority; noisy pictures
CNET UK judgement:
The Samsung L830 is a compact 8-megapixel camera that offers plenty of manual controls, but its sluggish shooting and disappointing picture quality hold it back
Full review:
For a sub-£150 camera, Samsung's 8-megapixel L830 packs some strange and useful features into its slimmer-than-it-feels frame. Continue Reading...
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