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Samsung EC-EX1 Grey
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Kodak FZ43 Black
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| Compact Cameras |
As someone who just simply wants to point and shoot, this product just works. |
As someone who just simply wants to point and shoot, this product just works. | |
| Basic Skill Level (Photo) |
Simple shots - As a photography noob, this Samsung EC-EX1 camera would suit you adequately. |
Simple shots - As a photography noob, this Kodak FZ43 camera would suit you adequately. | |
| Basic Skill Level (Video) |
Simple clips - As a videography noob, this Samsung EC-EX1 video camera should be sufficient for your needs. |
Simple clips - As a videography noob, this Kodak FZ43 video camera should be sufficient for your needs. | |
| Intermediate Skill Level (Video) |
Even though recording videos is a passion, you're not necessarily looking to go pro. You're content with making tweaks to a couple of settings to suit the shot you're about to take. The EC-EX1 is very accessible which makes it suitable for this. |
Even though recording videos is a passion, you're not necessarily looking to go pro. You're content with making tweaks to a couple of settings to suit the shot you're about to take. The FZ43 is very accessible which makes it suitable for this. | |
| Everyday Life Photography |
If you're looking to simply use your camera to point-and-shoot everyday moments with an item or person as the subject matter, then the EC-EX1 is an easy recommendation for this. |
If you're looking to simply use your camera to point-and-shoot everyday moments with an item or person as the subject matter, then the FZ43 is an easy recommendation for this. | |
| Events Photography |
Its important to ensure the celebrant (or special guests) are in clear view in every photo taken. Keeping them in focus while they're moving about is one of the great features that comes with the EC-EX1. |
Its important to ensure the celebrant (or special guests) are in clear view in every photo taken. Keeping them in focus while they're moving about is one of the great features that comes with the FZ43. | |
| Underwater Photography |
Sea-life is always breathtaking. With this camera from Samsung, you can expect to produce vivid images that showcases the unique tone that are found with photographs taken underwater. |
Sea-life is always breathtaking. With this camera from Kodak, you can expect to produce vivid images that showcases the unique tone that are found with photographs taken underwater. | |
| Travel |
As you make trips around the world, every moment tells a story. For this, a good camera is crucial and the EC-EX1 is a great option for travel. It's got a combined zoom capability allowing you get a closer look at items that can't be reached easily.^506^*} |
As you make trips around the world, every moment tells a story. For this, a good camera is crucial and the FZ43 is a great option for travel. It's got a combined zoom capability allowing you get a closer look at items that can't be reached easily.^506^*} | |
| Event Videos |
For those special occasions, this Samsung camera is a great companion as you traverse the floor. It comes with an Image Stabilizer which helps maintain a steady shot while recording. |
For those special occasions, this Kodak camera is a great companion as you traverse the floor. It comes with an Image Stabilizer which helps maintain a steady shot while recording. | |
| Home Videos |
Its always great to capture moments of delight at home or while spending time with family and friends on an outing. For this, the Samsung EC-EX1 is a great companion to have. |
Its always great to capture moments of delight at home or while spending time with family and friends on an outing. For this, the Kodak FZ43 is a great companion to have. | |
| Vlogging |
Self made video content - Whether its in a specialist niche or broad subject area, video content is king (or queen) these days. With an image sensor size of 7.44 x 5.58 mm (mm), this camera can deliver really good image quality in your videos. |
Self made video content - Whether its in a specialist niche or broad subject area, video content is king (or queen) these days. With an image sensor size of 5.760 x 4.290 mm (mm), this camera can deliver really good image quality in your videos. | |
| Landscape Photography |
If you've got requirements to take photos of a variety of landscapes, then the presence of multiple scene modes on a camera is helpful in order to setup quickly and start shooting. This model from Samsung has got this capability making it a suitable option for your needs. |
If you've got requirements to take photos of a variety of landscapes, then the presence of multiple scene modes on a camera is helpful in order to setup quickly and start shooting. This model from Kodak has got this capability making it a suitable option for your needs. In addition, this model has the ability to select what parts of your frame you would like to focus on before you take the shot. | |
| Regular Looks |
It looks simple, capable and doesn't stand out in any particular way. |
It looks simple, capable and doesn't stand out in any particular way. | |
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Technical Specifications
| Aperture Priority AE | Yes | Yes | |
| Aperture Range (F-F) | 5.2-15.6 | 3.0-6.6 | |
| Audio Formats Supported | - | G.711 | |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes | |
| Auto Focus (AF) Points | - | 9 | |
| Auto Focus (AF) Points Selection | - | 1 | |
| Auto Focusing (AF) Modes | centre weighted auto focus, multi point auto focus, selective auto focus | - | |
| Batteries Included | - | Yes | |
| Battery Life (CIPA Standard) | - | 120 shots | |
| Battery Technology | - | Alkaline | |
| Battery Type | - | AA | |
| Built-in Display | Yes | Yes | |
| Built-in Flash | Yes | Yes | |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes | |
| Cables Included | - | USB | |
| Camcorder Media Type | SD, SDHC | SD, SDHC | |
| Camera File System | - | Exif 2.3 | |
| Camera Shutter Speed | 1/8 - 1/1200 s | - | |
| Camera Type | Compact | Compact camera | |
| Combined Zoom | - | 24 x | |
| Compatible Memory Cards | sd, sdhc | SD, SDHC | |
| Continuous Shooting Mode | - | Yes | |
| Date Imprinting | Yes | - | |
| DC-in Jack | Yes | - | |
| Depth | 29.2 mm | 26.6 mm | |
| Digital SLR | Yes | - | |
| Digital Zoom | 3 x | 6 x | |
| Display | LCD | LCD | |
| Display Diagonal | 3 " | 2.7 " | |
| Display Resolution (numeric) | 921000 pixels | 230000 pixels | |
| Face Detection | - | Yes | |
| Fastest Camera Shutter Speed | 1/1200 s | 1/2000 s | |
| Flash Modes | auto, fill-in, Flash off, Red-eye reduction, Slow synchronization | Auto, Flash off, Flash on, Red-eye reduction | |
| Flash Range (tele) | 0.5 - 2.5 m | 0.5 - 2.4 m | |
| Flash Range (wide) | 0.3 - 5.2 m | 0.3 - 5.2 m | |
| Flash Recharging Time | 5 s | - | |
| Flip-out Screen | Yes | - | |
| Focal Length (35mm Film Equivalent) | 24 - 72 mm | - | |
| Focal Length Range (f-f) | 5.2 - 15.6 mm | 4.9 - 19.6 mm | |
| Focus | TTL | - | |
| Focus Adjustment | Auto, Manual | Auto/Manual | |
| HD Type | - | HD-Ready | |
| Height | 63.2 mm | 60.2 mm | |
| Image Editing | resizing, rotating | - | |
| Image Formats Supported | RAW | JPG | |
| Image Sensor Size | 1/1.7 | 1/2.3 | |
| Image Sensor Size (W X H) | 7.44 x 5.58 mm | 5.760 x 4.290 mm | |
| Interface | USB 2.0 | - | |
| Internal Memory | 1024 | 8 | |
| ISO Sensitivity | 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, Auto | 80, 100, 200, 400, 1600, Auto | |
| ISO Sensitivity (max) | 3200 | 1600 | |
| ISO Sensitivity (min) | 80 | 80 | |
| Languages Support | - | Multi | |
| Lens Structure (elements/groups) | - | 7/7 | |
| Light Exposure Control | - | Program AE | |
| Light Exposure Correction | - | ± 2EV (1/3EV step) | |
| Light Exposure Modes | - | Aperture priority AE | |
| Light Metering | Centre-weighted, Spot | - | |
| Macro Focusing Range (tele) | 0.5 - 0.8 m | - | |
| Macro Focusing Range (wide) | 0.01 - 0.4 m | 0.05 m | |
| Manual Exposure | Yes | - | |
| Manual Focus | Yes | Yes | |
| Manual Focusing Range (tele) | 0.5 - ∞ m | - | |
| Manual Focusing Range (wide) | 0.01 - ∞ m | - | |
| Maximum Aperture Number | - | 6.6 | |
| Maximum Focal Length (35mm Film Equiv) | 72 mm | 108 mm | |
| Maximum Image Resolution | 3648 x 2736 pixels | 4608 x 3456 pixels | |
| Maximum Memory Card Size | - | 32 GB | |
| Maximum Video Resolution | 640 x 480 pixels | 1280 x 720 pixels | |
| Megapixel | 10 MP | 16.15 MP | |
| Minimum Aperture Number | 5.2 | 2.7 | |
| Minimum Focal Length (35mm Film Equiv) | 24 mm | 27 mm | |
| Minimum Storage Drive Space | 110 GB | - | |
| Motion JPEG Frame Rate | 30 fps | 30 fps | |
| Normal Focusing Range | 0.40 - ∞ m | - | |
| Normal Focusing Range (tele) | 0.8 - ∞ m | 1 m | |
| Normal Focusing Range (wide) | 0.8 - ∞ m | 0.6 m | |
| Number Of Batteries Supported | - | 2 | |
| Operating Relative Humidity (H-H) | 5 - 85 % | 0 - 90 % | |
| Operating Temperature (T-T) | 0 - 40 °F | 0 - 40 °F | |
| Optical Zoom | 3 x | 4 x | |
| Photo Effects | 1 | - | |
| PictBridge | - | Yes | |
| Power Source Type | - | Battery | |
| Product Colour | Grey | Black | |
| Scene Modes | Beach, Children, Close-up (macro), Documents, Fireworks, Night, Portrait, Landscape (scenery) | Panorama | |
| Scene Modes Present | Yes | Yes | |
| Sensor Format | - | Cropped | |
| Sensor Type | CCD | CCD | |
| Shooting Modes | - | Auto, Manual | |
| Shutter Priority AE | Yes | - | |
| Slowest Camera Shutter Speed | 1/8 s | 4 s | |
| Stabilizer | Yes | Yes | |
| Still Image Resolution(s) | - | (4:3) 16MP: 4608x3456, 10MP:3648x2736, 5MP: 2592x1944, 3MP: 2048x1536, 0.3MP: 640x480, (3:2) 14MP: 4608x3072, (16:9) 12MP: 4608x2592, 2MP: 1920x1080 | |
| Supported Aspect Ratios | - | 3:2, 4:3, 16:9 | |
| Total Megapixels | - | 16.44 MP | |
| USB 2.0 (Micro USB) Ports Quantity | - | 1 | |
| USB 2.0 Connectors | 1 | - | |
| USB Connector | - | Micro-USB A | |
| USB Version | 2.0 | 2.0 | |
| Video Capability | Yes | - | |
| Video Formats Supported | H.264, MP4 | MOV | |
| Video Recording | Yes | Yes | |
| Video Resolutions | 640 x 480 pixels | 320 x 240, 640 x 480, 1080 x 720 pixels | |
| Weight | 300 g | 117 g | |
| White Balance | Auto, Cloudy, daylight, Fluorescent, Tungsten | Auto, Cloudy, Daylight, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Manual | |
| Width | 114.3 mm | 93 mm | |
| Wrist Strap Included | - | Yes |
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