Samsung GX-10

Résumé : Samsung gets serious about DSLRs.

Points forts : Robust weather-resistant construction ; CCD-shift image stabiliser ; Huge array of compatible lenses

Points faibles : Soft control buttons ; Rattley mechanism ; Price Comparison ; Samsung GX10 DSLR

Conclusion : In all, Samsung's GX10 is a good camera. It's well designed, feature-rich and operates well. If you tweak the default settings it produces very good pictures and is backed up by useful shooting functions - the image stabiliser in particular is worth ...

Résumé : The last couple of weeks have extended me, to be precise the time spent with Samsungs latest DSLR (digital single lens reflex) camera has enabled me to take some superb images.

Conclusion : Doing my Internet searches found this still very new camera at a best price of £549.98 and that comes with the 18-55mm lens as I reviewed. Please note no SD card is included but with high speed 1GB offerings now less than £8 that is no great expense

Récompense : Editor's Choice!

Résumé : Samsung or Pentax, it's a great camera whatever the badge says

Conclusion : The Samsung GX-10, and presumably by extension the Pentax K10D as well, proves yet again that the digital SLR market isn't a two-horse race. This camera provides more versatility in its innovative shooting modes, more image quality in its processing ...

Résumé : Despite a great feature set for the price, pro-level customization, and excellent photo quality, we can't think of a single reason to buy the Samsung GX-10 over its Pentax-made twin, the K10D.

Points forts : Excellent photo quality ; well-designed and solidly built body ; premium features for its price class ; nice kit lens

Points faibles : Occasional autofocus hunting ; Optical Picture Stabilization only buys you about a stop

Points forts : Excellent photo quality ; well-designed and solidly built body ; premium features for its price class ; nice kit lens

Points faibles : Occasional autofocus hunting ; Optical Picture Stabilization only buys you about a stop

Conclusion : Despite a great feature set for the price, pro-level customization, and excellent photo quality, we can't think of a single reason to buy the Samsung GX-10 over its Pentax-made twin, the K10D.