Samsung i7 - Expert Reviews

Review summary: Do you really need more than photos on your digital camera?

Pros: Build and styling, simple controls, massive feature set

Cons: Sluggish performance: slow zoom, slow AF, slow menu and device adjustment and operation via GUI, shutter lag, excessive noise and detail loss in ISO 400 and above images

Verdict: The Samsung i7 has a mouthwatering specification no matter what way you look at it, be it shooting stills, listening to your music and watching or capturing video

Pros: All-in-one device ; can play videos and MP3s as well as take photos ; touch screen menu interface

Cons: Poor photo quality, has a 2.5mm headphone jack instead of 3.5mm, screen is uncomfortable for watching videos

Verdict: If you're after a decent digital camera, there are better options on the market than this one. If you want an MP3 and video player that can also take a photo here or there, then the i7 can be considered, but it's not a high quality product.

Review summary: The i7 is the latest in Samsung's 'i' series, a range that is more multimedia device than a camera alone

Pros: Rotating 3in touch-screen LCD, 450MB storage

Cons: A bit heavy compared to rivals. No manual modes

Verdict: Offers good images and usability with PMP and MP3 players and 450MB on-board storage.

Review summary: Like the i85 model we reviewed recently, Samsung's 7.2-megapixel i7 model is more than just a camera. It combines a point-and-shoot digicam with an MP3 player and Portable Multimedia Player (PMP) and throws in a built-in World Tour Guide as well. ...

Verdict: Photographs taken with the review camera appeared bright with natural-looking colours. Exposures were pitched to record shadow detail, leaving highlights blown-out. Saturation was slightly elevated. Imatest confirmed the increased saturation and ...

Review summary: Samsung's i7 could be a character in the new Transformers movie -- the screen rotates to turn it from a compact camera to an MP3 player to a portable media player. It takes decent pictures, too

Pros: Huge touchscreen ; novelty value ; competent camera ; large memory

Cons: No frills devices ; lacklustre tour guide

Verdict: The Samsung i7 is fun and unusual, but the twist-screen gimmick may be lost on some. Camera, MP3 and multimedia playback functions are from the no-frills shelf, but save you juggling multiple devices. The high price tag, however, is only justified if ...