Product Description

6.0 mega pixels, 3x optical zoom The Samsung S630 is a high resolution digital camera that is equipped with a true-colour filtered 6.0 mega-pixel CCD. You can use Samsung S630 to produce even better images and take detailed photos for printing up to poster size. In addition, the Samsung S630 has a 3x optical and 5x digital zoom giving 15x total zoom when combined. The ASR technology prevents the degradation of image clarity and colour common to flash photography. With ASR the effects of camera shake are reduced in lower light conditions. You can even take well exposed, sharper pictures in low light without using a flash at all. It guarantees brighter and more natural pictures.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #2288 in Consumer Electronics
• Brand: Samsung
• Model: S630
• Released on: 2007-01-25
• Display size: 2.5

Manufacturer's Description

6.0 mega pixels, 3x optical zoom The Samsung S630 is a high resolution digital camera that is equipped with a true-colour filtered 6.0 mega-pixel CCD. You can use Samsung S630 to produce even better images and take detailed photos for printing up to poster size. In addition, the Samsung S630 has a 3x optical and 5x digital zoom giving 15x total zoom when combined. 2.5” LCD screen Advanced Shake Reduction (ASR) The ASR technology prevents the degradation of image clarity and colour common to flash photography. With ASR the effects of camera shake are reduced in lower light conditions. You can even take well exposed, sharper pictures in low light without using a flash at all. It guarantees brighter and more natural pictures. Ergonomic grip for steady shooting The user-friendly ergonomic body design delivers comfort and a steady hold for better shots. This means you can expect even better focus no matter where your subject is in the frame. Convenient mode dial & Scene Mode The family-friendly mode dial - with Night, Portrait and ASR modes -makes it easier to get great shots of the family by giving instant access to the appropriate mode for each individual situation. Night mode automatically uses the slow synchronization function to help you get clearer and brighter pictures at night. The Portrait mode delivers more realistic, flattering people shots with improved red-eye reduction. And ASR mode can be used in low light without using a flash at all! Mode Dial 11 scene modes You have a choice of scene modes to help you get the perfect shot in any situation. By automatically adjusting the camera’s setting according to the situation, you can be sure of getting great pictures effort lessly. The scene modes provided are Night, Portrait, Children, Landscape, Macro, Sunset, Dawn, Backlight, Fireworks, Beachand Snow and Text. Special Photo Effect & Editing Function

Customer Reviews

amazing
At first i thought the camera wouldn't take very clear pictures and would blur quite often. how wrong i was. just because it's 6.0 mega pixel dosn't mean it can't take profesinal looking pictures. I bought this camera because i broke the lcd on my slr fujifilm S5800. And i needed a cheap camera to replace it. i was tight on money. And let me tell you, this camera took the same pictures as my previous ones. even better. Also when you put them on the computer the pictures come across massive.
I deffently would recommend this camera.

Very good value indeed (if you use your noddle!)
I have to correct some of the ignorance and misinformation in other reviews.

Batteries
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The great advantage of this camera is that it uses standard AA batts, (unlike, for instance, my Sony which has its own special rechargeables at 12 quid a pop).

Do not even bother (I repeat DO NOT BOTHER) with everyday alkaline batteries (including those supplied with the S630). Buy a charger and four NiMh rechargeables at the same time as the camera (if you don't already have them).

2700mAh rechargeables should last for hours. Obviously, if you take innumerable flash photos or keep zooming in and out, or keep turning the camera on and off, the usable time will be shortened - hence buy FOUR batteries and keep the two spare ones charged up and on hand.

You will need to tell the camera you are using rechargeables (as some reviewers have clearly failed to do!) - see pages 13 and 37 in the manual.

SD Card
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You'll need an SD Card. At the quality of the pics I've uploaded here, you'll get 40 images on a 64Mb card, 220 on a 256Mb and so on upwards. If you buy a 150X card, the access time will be reduced, and you can therefore take pictures quickly one after the other.

Case
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There is no case with the camera: get yourself a cushioned protective case. I paid 42 quid for the S630 (from Amazon - but their price seems to fluctuate), and at that price it's astonishing value. But at that price it will be made of plastic, and if you drop it the inevitable will happen.

Usability
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If you want to be David Bailey, then this won't suit you. If you want an incredibly easy-to-use camera that takes great pics, then this is for you. Just point and shoot.

Manual
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Do yourself a favour: read the manual. It's on the CDROM with the camera

Quality
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I've uploaded a few sample pics - judge for yourself. For this silly money, I think the resolution, colour balance and veracity are incredible.

PC Installation
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Was effortless. I didn't bother with the Samsung software though: Irfanview and Picasa do all I need.

Screen
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The screen is just great - nice and big and beautifully clear: envious glances have already been directed at it. The 2.5" measurement is (like TVs) a diagonal one. The actual screen size is 1.5"x2" - and it's ample. If you're worried about it scratching, you can buy a screen protector (search Amazon).

Total cost of ownership
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The fact is, you can't fit yourself out with a camera outfit of this quality for forty-odd quid. Budget as follows:

- S630: £40
- Batteries and charger: £15
(UniRoss X-Press 700 charger and 4 batts for £12.56 - Amazon)
- 150X SD card £15
(Transend 2GB 150X Secure Digital SD Card £14.50 - Amazon)
- A protective case: £5 (any old where!)

Total cost therefore is: £75 - and it's STILL a stone cold bargain. Highly recommended (to those with enough common sense to use it!).

You gets what you pays for!
I have given this 4 stars based on other reviews because I am looking for a digital camera for my wife and have read hundreds of reviews of different cameras on here and elswhere.

I have bought 3 digital cameras from Amazon, 2 Kodak (for my kids) and a Fuji S5700 for myself.

I rate the customer reviews here very highly and have learnt to weed out the whingers.

This camera, like to Kodak ones I got use only 2xAA batteries, hence you can't expect a huge amount of use from them. In fact the Kodak cameras won't even work on Alkies, but 2700 NMHi batteries give phenominal life!

Alternatives? cameras with a dedicated battery pack! OK if you remember to charge it up fully regularly, but useless for a spur of the moment trip or family gathering, and no car charging facilities most of the time for those of us who go camping.

The Fuji takes 4xAA and works fine with the part used AAs I can get free from work, but of course it's a bigger camera.

Ease of use is a must in my forthcoming purchace, and this seems to fit the bill. I'm going to order 4x2700 NMHi batteries and charger pack (about £10) plus a couple of SD cards, and will let you know how it gets on.

For those with broken ones.... well things DO break, contact Amazon and get a refund or exchange, what's the point of sticking it on the coffee table as an ornament then whingeing on here?

Thanks Amazon for all the great things I've bought on here over the years, and for replacing/refunding the faulty ones.

Richard :-)

PS does anyone know what maximum size SD cards this takes? I assume it takes 2Gig, but will it take 4 & 8 Gig? Thanks.