Samsung L200 10MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom (Silver)

by Samsung

Product Details

• Item Weight: 2 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 7 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• ASIN: B0015VR8HQ
• Item model number: L200 Silver
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #10,571 in Camera & Photo (See Top 100 in Camera & Photo)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: March 13, 2008

Product Description

Manufacturer Description

Manufacturer Description

Enjoy high-quality photos with an amazing 10.2-megapixel digital camera. Taking beautiful photos is a snap with the Samsung L200 and the photo help guide which instructs you every step of the way. Plus, with digital image stabilization, images are crisp, clear, and free from blur. The L200 is easy-to-use and easy-to-enjoy no matter where you’re capturing images.

Samsung L200 Highlights

3x optical zoom in action

10.2-megapixel mounted CCD The 10.2-megapixel, 1/2.33-inch high-resolution CCD sensor delivers a high-quality picture, even for super-sized images. A robust mounted image processor creates rich gradation, fast and clear high quality picture processing.

3x optical zoom lens The mounted inner zoom lens has a slim, efficient design, which makes it easier to use and carry. Outstanding picture quality is achieved by the coating on both sides of all lenses which prevents false color and distortion.

DIS (Digital Image Stabilization) Get twice the technology for crisp, clear images. Dual Image Stabilization eliminates the blur caused by camera shake and delivers clear, crisp images every time, even under difficult lighting situations. Integrating the best sensor shift mechanisms of Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) with the sophisticated algorithms of Digital Image Stabilization (DIS), Dual Image Stabilization, corrects even the tiniest of shakes.

Face detection function The face detection function automatically finds faces and optimizes focus and exposure. With the Face Detection function, you’ll take better portrait pictures more easily. The function detects faces and automatically focuses on them; the brightness is adjusted optimally for beautiful portraits.

The intelligent LCD automatically adjusts based on environmental illumination

Function description and photo help guide Spend more time shooting photos and less time trying to figure out how to use your camera. Function Description provides a brief and easy-to-understand description of each feature when scrolling through the camera’s menus. Photo Help Guide provides a guided tour of how to take better photos as well as easy-to-follow tips.

2.5-inch intelligent LCD screen The Samsung L200 has a 2.5-inch LCD for improved contrast and color reproduction, allowing you to enjoy a wider and clearer image. It also automatically detects environmental illumination and adjusts LCD brightness for optimal image viewing.

Product Description

3x Optical Lens / 2.5 LCD / Digital Image Stabilization / Face Detection / 11 Scene Modes / Auto Red Eye Fix / Self Shot / Rechargeable Li-ion Battery

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The best 10MP camera for the money, September 16, 2008

By 

Kevin Lee "Author of Gypsy Dreamer" - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Samsung L200 10MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom (Silver) (Electronics)

I previously bought a 10MP Fuji camera. I returned it because it was not a good camera. It was tough choosing another camera that was not too expensive. After a lot of time I chose this one and I am glad I did.

I like a digital camera that takes good shots of people. I like a camera that brings out good flesh tones in people. This camera does it. Most all the pictures are sharp with great color. NO camera will make perfect shots on every shot. This one has a high success rate especially in auto mode. I have some great shots of El Salvador!

I have a 10MP DSLR that is great. For taking regular snapshots of life, this little baby is great. It is clean, clear and small. It did take a while to learn the buttons and menus but take your time, you will learn.

Here are the PROS and CONS

PROS

1. Small

2. Seems durable

3. Great snapshots

4. Great for taking shots of people

5. Good for landscapes

6. I like the dial on top, it reminds me of SLR cameras.

7. Many modes and easy to change between all.

8. You can change ISO from 100 to 1600

9. I held this camera out the window of a taxi in San Salvador, El Salvador and took 10 random pictures WITHOUT image stabilization turned on. All photos came out SHARP.

10. It has a great, rechargeble L-ION battery that you can re-charge via USB or AC.

CONS

1. A little slow between shots. Could be my non fast SD card (older model).

2. Video is not great. It is a little shaky. I played with the controls and made it better.

3. It has a strange spring loaded cover on the side for charging, AV etc. I dont know if it will last for long.

4. The image stabilization doesn't help much. It already is very stable.

If money is no object, buy a Canon for double the price. If not, buy this.

It is a great camera. I am very happy with it.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome Camera, July 4, 2008

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J. Morris - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Samsung L200 10MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom (Silver) (Electronics)

This is a 10.2 MP Camera, the picture quality is great, high res and good imaging. Whats even better is the video option, I was expecting something similar to a camera phone, but its quality is superb. Excellent buy for $129 for a great high res camera / video.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Style Slimmed to Perfection, August 26, 2008

By 

ZeeMan - See all my reviews

This review is from: Samsung L200 10MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom (Silver) (Electronics)

I just got this camera today so it won't reflect too much on technical aspects/features. First of all I want to say that the picture featured here and Best Buy for L200 isn't correct. If you want to see the accurate picture then find L210 model and L200 looks exactly like that model. Only difference between the two model is L200 has Digital Image Stabilizer and L210 has Dual Stabilizer (both optical and digital).

I was really surprised at how small this camera is. I know lot of people actually coomplains of the compactness of some digital cameras, now I see their reason for complaint. Because it really does feel like it might slip and fall. But I like compact/thin cameras so it was big plus for me.

It comes with an AC adapter so you are not stuck with USB cable to recharge the camera through your computer. Also included in the package is A/V cable to view pictures or video directly through TV monitor.

Manual that comes with the package isn't much help since it's just a quick reference with 10 other languages. So you need to download the manual through the CD-ROM and it is 102 page worth of info that needs to be digested before actually appreciating all the features this little camera comes with. I took about 30 picture today and all of them look superb and I was twicking with different settings and modes.

Best reason to get this camera is the price.

Update: I have been using this camera for 15 days and I love all the quick scene modes and program mode. Auto mode does everything really well, too. One complaint I've is that it doesn't let you delete a shot during preview. For example, after you've taken a shot you can view it from 1-3 sec but you won't be able to delete the shot then rather have to go to picture view to delete. But I'm very satisfied with the quality pictures.

Update 12/05/2008: Still satisfied and still 5-stars. I do have one suggestion though: I found that leaving the setting on AUTO mode or Scene Mode is the best option. Also, if one turns off the flash then there's no guarantee if the picture would look blurry or not. Unless one have surgeon precision hands or a tripod, then don't risk setting the flash off. There's DIS (digital image stabilizer) which is for low lighting condition without flash and the image isn't blurry but that takes few seconds to actually take the shot, so not a good option on the fly. But with auto flash on the pictures are of amazing quality.