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Manufacturer URL: |
Manufacturer website
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Manufacturer website
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Predecessor: |
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Successor: |
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Model Number: |
A40 |
L210 |
Alternate Model Number(s): |
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Camera Format: |
Ultra Compact |
Compact |
Currently Manufactured: |
No |
No |
Retail Price: |
$299.95 |
$269.00 |
Street Price: |
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$99.00 |
Date Available: |
2008-02-15 |
2008-03-31 |
Tripod Mount: |
Yes |
Yes |
Weight: |
5.3 oz
(150 g)
includes batteries
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4.9 oz
(140 g)
includes batteries
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Size: |
3.6 x
2.2 x
0.9 in.
(91 x
56 x
23 mm)
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3.5 x
2.2 x
0.8 in.
(88 x
56 x
20 mm)
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Waterproof: |
No |
No |
Waterproof Depth: |
n/a |
n/a |
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Sensor Type: |
CCD |
CCD |
Sensor Manufacturer: |
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Effective Megapixels: |
12.0 |
10.2 |
Sensor Format: |
1/1.7 inch |
1/2.33 inch |
Sensor size: |
43.32mm2 (7.6mm x 5.7mm) |
28.198mm2 (6.13mm x 4.6mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: |
1.90 microns |
1.68 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: |
n/a |
n/a |
Aspect Ratio: |
4:3 |
4:3, 16:9 |
Color Filter Type: |
RGBG |
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Anti Aliasing Filter: |
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Self-Cleaning: |
No |
No |
Sensor shift image stabilization: |
Yes |
No |
On-Sensor Phase Detect: |
No |
No |
DxO Sensor Score: |
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DxO Color Depth Score (bits): |
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DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): |
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DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): |
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Image Resolution: |
4000 x 3000
(12.0 MP,
4:3), 3648 x 2736
(10.0 MP,
4:3), 3072 x 2304
(7.1 MP,
4:3), 2592 x 1944
(5.0 MP,
4:3), 2048 x 1536
(3.1 MP,
4:3), 1024 x 768
(0.8 MP,
4:3), 640 x 480
(0.3 MP,
4:3) |
3648 x 2736
(10.0 MP,
4:3), 3264 x 2448
(8.0 MP,
4:3), 3264 x 2176
(7.1 MP,
3:2), 3264 x 1836
(6.0 MP,
16:9), 2592 x 1944
(5.0 MP,
4:3), 2048 x 1536
(3.1 MP,
4:3), 1024 x 768
(0.8 MP,
4:3) |
Image File Format: |
JPEG (EXIF 2.2) |
JPEG (EXIF 2.2) |
Continuous-mode frames/second: |
n/a |
0.7 |
Can take movies: |
Yes |
Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
640x480 (30)
320x240 (30)
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800x592 (20)
800x592 (15)
640x480 (30)
640x480 (20)
640x480 (15)
320x240 (30)
320x240 (20)
320x240 (15)
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Movie File Format: |
AVI (DivX MPEG-4) |
AVI (MPEG-4) |
Composite Video Out: |
Yes |
Yes |
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: |
Yes |
Yes |
Video Usable as Viewfinder: |
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HD Video Out: |
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No |
HD Video Connection: |
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Lens Mount: |
n/a |
n/a |
Lens: |
SMC Pentax Zoom (7 elements in 5 groups, 3 aspherical) |
Samsung lens |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): |
37 -
111mm
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34 -
102mm
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Focal Length (actual): |
7.9 -
23.7mm
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6.2 -
18.6mm
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Zoom Ratio: |
3.00x |
3.00x |
Aperture Range: |
f/2.8 (wide) - f/5.4 (tele) - ??? |
f/2.8 - f/7.7 (wide) / f/5.2 - f/14.1 (tele) |
Integrated ND Filter: |
No |
No |
Normal Focus Range: |
35 cm to Infinity
13.8 in to Infinity
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80 cm to Infinity
31.5 in to Infinity
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Macro Focus Range: |
6 -
40 cm
2.4 -
15.7 in
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10 -
80 cm
3.9 -
31.5 in
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Filter Thread: |
n/a |
n/a |
Thread Type: |
n/a |
n/a |
Optical Image Stabilization: |
No |
Yes |
Digital Zoom: |
Yes |
Yes |
Digital Zoom Values: |
Up to 6x |
1.0x -5.0x |
Auto Focus: |
Yes |
Yes |
Auto Focus Type: |
5 point Contrast Detect AF; spot, tracking, and face recognition |
Multi AF, Center AF, Face Recognition AF |
Auto Focus Assist Light? |
Yes |
No |
Manual Focus: |
Yes |
No |
Viewfinder: |
LCD
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LCD
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Viewfinder Type: |
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Focus Peaking: |
No |
No |
EVF Resolution: |
n/a
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n/a
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Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): |
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Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): |
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Eye-level Viewfinder: |
No |
No |
Rear Display: |
Yes |
Yes |
Rear Display Size (inches): |
2.5 |
2.5 |
Rear Display Resolution: |
232,000 dots
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230,000 dots
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Touchscreen: |
No |
No |
Articulating Screen: |
No |
No |
Tilt Swivel Screen: |
No |
No |
Selfie Screen: |
No |
No |
Max Playback Zoom: |
8.0x |
12.8x |
Top Deck Display: |
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Maximum ISO (native): |
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Minimum ISO (native): |
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ISO Settings: |
Auto, 50, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200 (auto up to 3200 in Digital SR mode) |
Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600 |
Auto ISO Mode: |
Yes |
Yes |
White Balance Settings: |
Auto, Daylight, Shade, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Manual |
Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent_H, Fluorescent_L, Tungsten, Custom |
Shutter Speed Range: |
1/2000 - 4 sec |
1/1500 - 8 sec |
Bulb Mode: |
No |
No |
Exposure Compensation: |
+/- 2.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
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+/- 2.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
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Metering Modes: |
TTL metering: Multi-segment, Center-weighted, Spot |
Multi, Spot, Face Recognition |
Program Auto Exposure: |
Yes |
Yes |
Aperture Priority: |
No |
No |
Shutter Priority: |
Yes |
No |
Full Manual Exposure: |
Yes |
No |
Creative Exposure Modes: |
Natural Skin Tone, Half-length Portrait (3MP), Night Scene, Landscape, Flower, Portrait, Kids, Digital SR (5MP), Surf & Snow, Sport, Pet, Text, Food, Frame Composite (3MP), Dynamic Range Adjustment |
Night scene, Children, Landscape, Close-up, Text, Sunset, Dawn, Backlight, Fireworks, Beach & Snow |
Self Timer: |
2 or 10 seconds |
2/10/2+10 seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): |
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High Resolution Composite: |
No |
No |
Built-in Flash: |
Yes |
Yes |
Flash Modes: |
On, Off, Auto, Redeye, Soft Flash |
Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): |
n/a |
n/a |
Flash Range Description: |
Auto ISO: Wide: 0.20 - 23 ft (0.06 – 7.1 m); Tele: Approx. 1.15 – 11 ft (0.35 – 3.5 m) |
Wide : 0.2m - 4.6m, Tele : 0.5m - 2.6m (ISO AUTO) |
Max Flash Sync: |
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Flash Exposure Compensation: |
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External Flash Connection: |
n/a |
n/a |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: |
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Usable Memory Types: |
SD / SDHC |
SD / SDHC |
UHS Support: |
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Other Memory: |
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Dual Card Slots: |
No |
No |
RAW Capture Support: |
No |
No |
Uncompressed Format: |
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Movie File Format: |
AVI (DivX MPEG-4) |
AVI (MPEG-4) |
Included Memory: |
21.0 MB |
20.0 MB |
Included Memory Type: |
Internal |
built-in memory |
Built-In Wi-Fi: |
No |
No |
NFC: |
No |
No |
Bluetooth: |
No |
No |
Built-In GPS: |
No |
No |
Microphone Jack: |
No |
No |
Headphone Jack: |
No |
No |
External Connections: |
USB 2.0 High Speed |
USB 2.0 High Speed |
PictBridge Compliant: |
Yes |
Yes |
DPOF Compliant: |
Yes |
Yes |
Remote Control: |
Yes |
No |
Remote Control Type: |
IR, optional |
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Connections (extended): |
DC input |
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Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): |
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2.30 |
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): |
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Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): |
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Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): |
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Camera penalizes early shutter press? |
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Yes |
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): |
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0.7 |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): |
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15 |
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
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Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): |
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RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
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Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): |
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Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): |
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0.58 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, tele): |
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0.68 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): |
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Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): |
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Shutter Lag (manual focus): |
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Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): |
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1.27 seconds |
Shutter Lag (prefocused): |
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0.250 seconds |
Shutter Lag (notes): |
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Startup Time: |
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2.8 seconds |
Play -> Record Time: |
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1.2 seconds |
Flash cycle time, full power: |
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7.0 seconds |
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): |
240 shots |
220 shots |
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): |
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Battery Life, Video: |
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Battery Form Factor: |
Proprietary D-LI68 |
Proprietary SLB-10A |
Usable Battery Types: |
Lithium Ion rechargeable |
Lithium Ion rechargeable |
Batteries Included: |
1 x Proprietary D-LI68 Lithium Ion rechargeable
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1 x Proprietary SLB-10A Lithium Ion rechargeable
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Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): |
Yes |
Yes |
Dedicated Battery Charger Included: |
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Internal Charging Supported: |
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Included Software: |
Software (S-SW69) CD-ROM |
Samsung Master |
OS Compatibility: |
Windows, Mac OS |
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Notes & Features: |
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