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Review summary: If you're shopping for an entry-level digital SLR, it's easy to become confused by the array of cameras currently available. The Samsung Digimax GX-1S should be one of your less perplexing options, though, because it is very similar to the Pentax *ist ...

Pros: Good, sturdy design, small size, good image quality

Cons: Noisy images at high ISOs, must use the menu to change many of the functions

Verdict: The Samsung Digimax GX-1S is a well-designed, capable camera for people who want to get started with a digital SLR. However, for a fairly comparable price, you can also buy the Canon EOS 250D, which offers more controls, better image quality and a ...

Review summary: The GX-1L was designed with entry-level DSLR users in mind with its easy-to-use features and aggressive price point. The GX-1L features a host of automatic functions including Auto Sensitivity, Auto Picture Mode and a newly designed operation system. ...

Verdict: We liked the Pentax *ist DL when we reviewed it earlier this year, and we like what is essentially its clone, the Samsung GX-1L, equally well. With a price point that overlaps well into consumer digicam territory, the GX-1L offers a compelling choice ...

Review summary: Beginners will applaud the Samsung GX-1S's automated features, but advanced shooters might wince at the menu-centric controls.

Pros: Relatively compact ; beginner-friendly mix of manual and automatic features

Cons: Poor high-ISO image quality ; slow autofocus in low light

Review summary: Samsung's first digital SLR has a 24-million-lens headstart.

Review summary: This digital camera from Samsung is a well-designed, capable model for people who want a digital SLR. As with most cameras of this type, it's best to get your hand on the GX-1S to decide if its small size and thoughtful design are right for you.

Pros: Sturdy design ; small size ; good image quality

Cons: Noisy images at high ISOs ; must use the menu to change many functions

Verdict: Overall, the GX-1S delivers perfectly acceptable prints for its target market. It has a 6.1-megapixel sensor that delivers up to 3,008-by-2,008-pixel images. The camera is compatible with all Pentax KAF mount lenses as well as Schneider's D-Xenon ...