- 10.2-megapixel resolution for large, photo quality prints
- 3x optical zoom; 2.5-inch Intelligent LCD screen
- Digital image stabilization; Face detection
- Movie mode (VGA 30fps, MJPEG)
- Capture images to SD/SDHC/MMC cards (not included)
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Color: Black
Samsung's new SL30 combines all the technology you need, but at an affordable price. The extremely stylish optical 3x zoom lens, 10-megapixel digital camera boasts a host of features to make it easier than ever to take high-quality photos. Samsung's innovative Face Detection technology detects the subject's face and automatically adjusts auto focus and auto exposure to ensure better composition and image quality for portraits. The in-built Beauty Shot mode retouches facial skin for a brighter and smoother skin tone - immediately making these cameras everyone's best friend. The premium quality SL30 also features Samsung's fast Digital Image Stabilization system, compensating for unwanted camera movement and subject blur - so pictures are always crisp and sharp focus.
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Most Helpful Customer Reviews
64 of 68 people found the following review helpful
Color Name:Black|Amazon Verified Purchase
If you can get past the battery usage factor, you will love this camera! I bought it after reading good reviews elsewhere (it had just been released and there were no amazon.com reviews at that time). I wanted something reasonable (but better than a kiddie camera) for my soon-to-be 6 year old niece. She took the camera everywhere during a trip to Washington, DC and was able to operate it with ease (although she never quite got the concept of the zoom...but that didn't matter to her).
What is good about this camera is you can set the program to eliminate "shake" or motion from the picture. If you accidentally moved the camera while taking a photo, it corrects the picture before saving it. This is simply amazing. Using this function resulted in superb pictures every time. When I decided that this function was consuming too much of the battery life, I turned it off, but after a couple of photos it was clear that it improves the photo even when you think you have a pretty steady hand...so I turned it back on.
The box included a set of AA batteries but no rechargeable batteries or battery charger. Those are optional items, as is a cover. I bought a 4 GB media card for $11 and that is the way to go with this camera. You'll run out of battery life long before you run out of photo capacity! After doing some research, I opted for the alkaline batteries recommended by the owner's manual. I believe that results in superior photos over the rechargeable batteries and was extremely happy with the performance. For the $93 that I paid, this easily performs on par with my other $300 small digital, although it does consume the batteries like there is no tomorrow! So make sure you take plenty with you (buy them on sale!) and you'll have a great time with this camera.
I really wanted to give this product 5 stars for value & performance, but opted for 4 stars solely because of the battery usage factor.
What is good about this camera is you can set the program to eliminate "shake" or motion from the picture. If you accidentally moved the camera while taking a photo, it corrects the picture before saving it. This is simply amazing. Using this function resulted in superb pictures every time. When I decided that this function was consuming too much of the battery life, I turned it off, but after a couple of photos it was clear that it improves the photo even when you think you have a pretty steady hand...so I turned it back on.
The box included a set of AA batteries but no rechargeable batteries or battery charger. Those are optional items, as is a cover. I bought a 4 GB media card for $11 and that is the way to go with this camera. You'll run out of battery life long before you run out of photo capacity! After doing some research, I opted for the alkaline batteries recommended by the owner's manual. I believe that results in superior photos over the rechargeable batteries and was extremely happy with the performance. For the $93 that I paid, this easily performs on par with my other $300 small digital, although it does consume the batteries like there is no tomorrow! So make sure you take plenty with you (buy them on sale!) and you'll have a great time with this camera.
I really wanted to give this product 5 stars for value & performance, but opted for 4 stars solely because of the battery usage factor.
34 of 36 people found the following review helpful
Color Name:Pink
This camera is awesome value for the money. It's a bit bigger than some others on the market, but that's because it uses regular AA batteries (2) rather than having to charge via AC or USB plug like some other cameras. I like that feature b/c I can use rechargeable AA batteries and not worry about being able to charge the camera itself all the time....Also b/c it is a bit bigger, it's easier to use/handle. At least that's what my friends with really tiny cameras think!
The flash was my concern and how will indoor pictures look like, but they look great. Zoom is pretty good as well and the camera comes with USB cord, so download is easy as well....overall, an excellent camera I would recommend.
The flash was my concern and how will indoor pictures look like, but they look great. Zoom is pretty good as well and the camera comes with USB cord, so download is easy as well....overall, an excellent camera I would recommend.
27 of 28 people found the following review helpful
Color Name:Pink
I brought this camera a few months ago since my other one was a bit outdated. The price was right and It was modern looking so it seemed like the right choice for me.
Pros
Has good modes (esp beauty mode)
Takes sharp crisp pictures
Has a Large bright LCD screen
Has a Guidance menu that tells you what all the functions do.
Cons
No look thru View finder.
Eats Batteries regardless of being lithium batteries ( like they recommend)
Tough to access different camera modes many menus have to be accessed.
No Mode Wheel ( easy for turning to modes)
The lens the motor is weak it frequently gets stuck and mine ultimately broke.
The reason why I did give this product some stars , is because it takes beautiful pictures. I am sad that the mechanical aspects have to bog this camera down.I ended up taking mine apart because the motor on the lens did not work anymore.
Not saying this happens for many people.. I have many samsung items and I am happy with them all except this one.
Pros
Has good modes (esp beauty mode)
Takes sharp crisp pictures
Has a Large bright LCD screen
Has a Guidance menu that tells you what all the functions do.
Cons
No look thru View finder.
Eats Batteries regardless of being lithium batteries ( like they recommend)
Tough to access different camera modes many menus have to be accessed.
No Mode Wheel ( easy for turning to modes)
The lens the motor is weak it frequently gets stuck and mine ultimately broke.
The reason why I did give this product some stars , is because it takes beautiful pictures. I am sad that the mechanical aspects have to bog this camera down.I ended up taking mine apart because the motor on the lens did not work anymore.
Not saying this happens for many people.. I have many samsung items and I am happy with them all except this one.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Excellent
I was on a trip and my video camera which also took stills took a dump and had barely been used. Went to walmart and was looking at cameras and seen this product on a clearance... Read more
Published 6 months ago by John Walker
Excellent value
This camera is very good value for the money. It is very durable and works fine till now. Needs AA battery but if you have rechargebale works fine. Read more
Published 7 months ago by msub
Excellent product Samsung SL30 10MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical...
Excellent product
Excellent service
It was really what I expected, arrived on time, works great ...
For the time being no errors ...
Excellent service
It was really what I expected, arrived on time, works great ...
For the time being no errors ...
Published 7 months ago by Jose
Great little camera for an overseas deployment
I am on my second deployment and I am kind of late in the game in purchasing a camera, so I bought two of these for my wife and I, and how could you not for the price! Read more
Published 8 months ago by Dpagoh
A good camera
I've had this for a couple years and it is a good camera for the inexpensive cost. Batteries last a long time and no little quirks on it have broken or anything, but I am a bit... Read more
Published 8 months ago by Cami
Used camera NOT New ast stated.
Regarding Samsung SL30.
I had purchased the above camera from your site as a gift for my husband. Read more
I had purchased the above camera from your site as a gift for my husband. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Used camera NOT New as stated
Mrs.Simon
Really disappointed with the picture quality and the batteries, Our last samsung was much better and that is why I bought this one but I was disappointed.
Published 10 months ago by carla beth traughber
Great price for Samsung camera
Really great price for a camera from a big company like Samsung
When i receive a package I was very excited , So i tried it
is excellent also the pictures taken good... Read more
When i receive a package I was very excited , So i tried it
is excellent also the pictures taken good... Read more
Published 11 months ago by MOHMMAD A AL MTAIRI
An okay camera for the price
I feel like the picture quality is less than I had expected with it being 10 mega pixels. I also find the menu to be annoying since it doesn't have a quick way to change the... Read more
Published 12 months ago by Productiongirl
Easy To Use But Easy To Break
I've had this camera for about a year (give or take a few months) and at first it seemed great. It was incredibly easy to use. Read more
Published 12 months ago by Sw9889
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