Cameras like the Samsung WB550 are often suggested as great cameras for anyone who is embarking on a holiday or travelling. This is because although the WB550 is relatively compact and lightweight it offers plenty of zoom power with its 10x optical zoom lens. The fact that the lens has wide angle capabilities means it offers plenty of flexibility making it suitable for most photo opportunities.
Although I do not think a digital camera can completely replace a camcorder the fact that Samsung has equipped the WB550 with a High Definition movie mode means you also have the option to leave your camcorder at home, if all you are after is the occasional piece of movie footage on top of your still photographs.
The 12 megapixel sensor gives you plenty of scope to either make extra large sized prints or to crop your photos to improve the way they look. In addition Samsung has built image stabilisation into the WB500 to help combat any picture blur caused by camera shake. For composing your photos there is a large, 3 inch LCD screen. To help you add the finishing touches to your pictures there is a photo style selector. This allows you to shoot in black and white or to give your photos a softer focus.
Samsung WB550 Details
Style
Advanced Compact
Megapixels
12
Zoom
10x
LCD Screen
3
MemoryCards
SD/SDHC
Resolution
4:3, 16:9, 3:2
File Formats
JPEG
Focal Length Equivalent
24 - 240mm
Shutter Speed
16 seconds - 1/1500 seconds
Aperture
f/3.3 - 5.8
Sensitivity
Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200(Up to 3M Size)
White Balance Settings
Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent_H, Fluorescent_L, Tungsten, Custom
ExposureCompensation
-2EV to +2EV (in 1/3EV steps)
Viewfinder
No
Flash Modes
Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
Flash Range
4.7m
Shooting Modes
Frame Guide, Night, Portrait, Children, Landscape, Close-up, Text, Sunset, Dawn, Backlight, Fireworks, Beach & Snow, Self shot, Food, Cafe
Maximum Movie Resolution
1280 x 720
Maximum Movie Frames Per Second
30 fps
Maximum Movie Duration
To capacity of memory card
Macro Focus
5cms
Metering
Multi-pattern, centre weighted, spot
ManualControls
Manual Exposure
Image Stabilisation
Yes
Lens Converters
No
Self Timer
10 seconds or 2 seconds
Video Out (TV Playback)
Yes
Computer Connection
Yes
Batteries
Lithium-ion Rechargeable
Dimensions
105 x 61.4 x 36.5 mm
Weight
225g
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Samsung WB550 Specification
