Samsung SL310W

The Samsung SL310W features a 13.6 megapixel image sensor and a Samsung-branded 3.6x optical zoom lens. The SL310W's lens offers a 28 - 102mm equivalent focal range, a useful wide angle to a moderate telephoto. Maximum aperture varies from F2.8 to F5.7 across the zoom range. Macro focusing is possible down to 5cm at wide angle, or 50cm at telephoto. There's no optical viewfinder, with images being framed on a fairly large 2.7" LCD display with above average 230,000 pixel resolution.

The SL310W's ISO sensitivity ranges from 80 to 1600, with the ability to extend this to a maximum of ISO 3200 at a reduced three megapixel resolution. The SL310W offers shutter speeds from 1/1500 to 8 seconds, controlled automatically. There are four metering modes in the Samsung SL310W - either multi, center-weighted, spot or face detection-linked, and the autofocus system can likewise use face detection (with either multi or center AF areas also available for selection). The Samsung SL310W has ten scene modes aimed at keeping things approachable for beginner photographers while still offering a degree of control over images: Portrait, Children, Landscape, Text, Close-up, Sunset, Dawn, Backlight, Fireworks, and Beach & Snow.

Basic Specifications
Resolution: 13.60 Megapixels
Lens: 3.60x zoom
(28-102mm eq.)
Viewfinder: LCD
LCD Size: 2.7 inch
ISO: 80-3200
Shutter: 8-1/1500
Max Aperture: 2.8
Mem Type: SDHC / SD
Battery: Custom LiIon
Dimensions: 3.6x2.4x0.9in
(92x61x23mm)
Weight: 4.9 oz
(138 g)
MSRP: $230
Availability: 09/2008