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alaTest.com
Editors' rating: 89
Summary: alaTest has collected and analyzed 175 reviews of Samsung I85 from international magazines and websites. Experts rate this product 69/100 and users 83/100. Comparing these reviews to 540866 other Digital Compact Cameras reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 89/100 = Very Good.
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stuff.tv
Editors' rating: 80
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techtree.com
Editors' rating: 70
Summary: The speaker (boasts of SRS 3D acoustic technology), power On/Off switch, and shutter release button are placed on top of the camera. A headphone jack is placed at the right hand side of the camera, allowing you to use the included headphones for ...
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whatdigitalcamera.com
Editors' rating: 86
Summary: A jack-of-all-trades, master of several, combining camera with video and MP3 player
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goodgearguide.com.au
Editors' rating: 65
Summary: Samsung's i85 tries to do a few too many things at once and falls into the 'jack of all trades, master of none' trap. While it is an adequate still camera, if you're looking for solid travel or media functionality you best look elsewhere.
CNET editors' buying advice
We have not reviewed this product but here is CNET's buying advice on Digital cameras. This content was chosen based on the features included with this model of digital camera.
Snapshooter
The casual photographer needs a camera that is easy to carry and easy to use, so compact and ultracompact cameras make the best choice. These digital cameras are the most useful for taking snapshots anywhere, and can produce nice photos for email, web, or prints smaller than 8x10 inches.
The specs that matter
| Resolution | It doesn't matter. Most digital cameras on the market today have sufficient resolution for your needs. |
| Price | $150 to $300 |
| Lens type | Zoom (range encompassing at least 38mm to 114mm, 35mm equivalent) |
| Storage media | Internal memory, CompactFlash, Memory Stick, xD-Picture Card, or Secure Digital/MultiMediaCard |
| Photo file format | JPEG |
| Interfaces | USB, NTSC/PAL television connection |
| Exposure controls | Automatic, programmed scene modes, exposure compensation (for tweaking the automatic exposure) |
| Focus controls | Automatic |
| Flash modes | Automatic, fill, red-eye reduction |
| Software | Photo stitching, photo album, slide show |
| Multimedia | VGA (640x480), 30fps video-clip recording with sound |
| Cool features to look for | Direct-to-printer (PictBridge) output compatibility, in-camera red-eye removal, automatic exposure fix, optical or mechanical image stabilization, face detection |
Read more in the Digital Camera Buying Guide
CNET product brief
Description: The Samsung i85 is an 8.2-megapixel, compact camera.Compared to other compact digital cameras on the market, it is relatively inexpensive at around $230.
Pros: Has a 3 inch viewscreen, which is somewhat larger than some similarly priced digital cameras.Also, this digital camera has a 5x optical zoom, which is somewhat more powerful than some similarly priced digital cameras.Weighing only 5.6 ounces without battery and media, this digital camera is rather light relative to its competitors.
Cons: None noted, given available product data.
Suitability: A compact digital camera, suited for vacation and snapshot photography.A recommended use, based on key features, is framed photos for the home.The largest recommended print size, estimated from the camera's resolution, is 12x16 or larger.
Value: In general, this digital camera's features are in line with its price.
Suggestions: For more help in deciding if this is the best digital camera for you, visit the buying guide for digital cameras at CNET Reviews.
CNET's Product Briefs are generated by a software tool that combines product specifications with knowledge of our editorial experts. They do not reflect hands-on assessment or labs testing. For more information about how we create Product Briefs, contact us.
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