Compare Prices : Samsung GX-1S

Review summary: The Digimax GX-1S ($650) along with its twin, the GX-1L ($540), marks Korean electronics giant Samsung's entry into the digital SLR world. The GX-1S wasn't actually created by Samsung -- it's the now-discontinued Pentax *ist DS2 with a Samsung label ...

Pros: Very good photo quality (though see issues below) ; Solid construction ; doesn't feel "cheap" despite the low price ; Compatible with nearly all modern Pentax lenses ; Large 2.5" LCD display ; Snappy performance in most areas ; Full manual controls, ...

Cons: Focusing not as fast as competition, especially in low light ; Some vignetting with kit lens ; Photos a bit oversaturated in JPEG mode at default settings (in my opinion) ; Can't take as many shots in a row as competition in burst mode ; Limited white ...

Verdict: Samsung includes a pretty standard 18 - 55 lens with the GX-1S. This lens has a field-of-view equivalent to 27 - 82.5 mm on the camera. The same lens is sold under different names by Pentax and Samsung: Pentax puts their name on it, while Samsung puts ...

Review summary: The Samsung GX 1L was separated at birth from the Pentax *ist DL2, but that's no bad thing.

Verdict: Like its identical twin the Pentax *ist DL2, the Samsung GX 1L is a well-priced entry-level DSLR that combines the ease of use of a compact with the performance and picture quality of an SLR. It may lack some more advanced features, but it has all the ...

Review summary: For exceptional image quality and control, the GX-1L has a five-point, wide-area Auto Focus system, with a choice of AF-single or AF-continuous, providing accurate auto focusing in a variety of shooting conditions. The GX-1L also incorporates a high- ...

Verdict: As with many high-end Samsung camera models, the GX-1L was developed for use with Schneider optics. The GX-1L uses the Schneider D-XENON 18mm~55mm lens and will be available as a body only, or bundled with the D-XENON lens as a kit. For added ...

Review summary: ), Samsung's GX-1S digital SLR features a compact, lightweight, easy-to-hold body along with features aplenty-including K-mount compatibility. Pentax introduced the K-mount to the world in 1975 and over the years extended the mount's functionality ...

Verdict: ) Secure Digital card that stores up to 90 raw files or 330 JPEGs