A midget who has it all

When I got the ST65 digital camera for the first time to face, I was quite amazed: What a tiny camera! Whether this ever something sensible is to begin? Fortunately, I can now answer the question "yes" a few weeks later with a unique. But first, a few specifications. The camera measures 1.7 x 9.3 x 5.6 cm, has an image resolution of 14.2 MP and has a "2.7-inch Intelligent LCD display". It has a 5x optical zoom and a 3X digital zoom. If you combine both, the subjects can thus enlarge 15 times. The wide angle is 27 millimeters and a digital image stabilization rounds out the good impression.

Although the camera compared to other models is quite cheap, I could find no faults with respect to the processing. Only the Zoom lever makes a somewhat delicate impression. Otherwise, the case looks stable and looks even more beautiful. The supplied light gray wrist strap does good services for safe retention of the Samsung, even if I would have wished for color matching. Unlike other testers, I find that the door for the charging / USB cable does not have any extra gain necessary. The cable is called, however, really be a bit short. But can turn the battery recharge very quickly.

With the Quick Start Guide I could little start, the included software is advisable. Overall, I was surprised at how many different settings with the ST65 are possible. In addition to sequential shots (in motion), the creation of a smart album, and displaying the photos in a slide show, also different photo style can be selected, the colors can be changed and smart filter effects obtained (eg thumbnails or sketch) one special and very individual photos. Furthermore, there is an auto-macro function for close-ups available. The image quality I've also set at "Super Fine", anything I find useful as little. The pictures so made look amazingly good, especially the exteriors. Photos indoors never get really satisfactory. Particularly useful, I find that the camera has a Blinzel- and smile detection and portraits the complexion and skin quality can be optimized (Beauty Shot mode).

Another highlight for me is the option to make HD video recording. The quality of the recordings is really great for the size of the digital camera and enough for home use completely. The videos can be paused, so that you can wait so long with the further rotation until you have the next appropriate scene before him. In addition, the recordings can be cut during playback and it is possible to store still images. Also very convenient: you can create voice memos that can be appended to photos if necessary.

I for one am very happy with the Samsung ST65 and find their performance relative to the size optimal. It is versatile and fits in any pocket. Highly recommended!