Samsung Digimax V4: The Seoul Survivor

Samsung Digimax V4

Resolution: High (V1110xH1110xD1195)

Color accuracy: Extremely high (Avg. Delta E: 9.70)

Highlight/shadow detail: Very good

Contrast: Normal

Noise: Low at ISO 100, high at ISO 400

Image quality: High

AF speed: Moderate

Vital statistics: 4MP (2272x1704), 3X optical zoom (38-114mm 35mm equivalent) f/2.7-4.9 lens, 4X digital zoom, 1.5-inch LCD screen, SD/MMC card slot, 2 AA cells, optional proprietary Li-ion rechargeable ($99, kit), 3.7x1.9x1.3 inches, 7.3 ounces with card/batteries.

Street price: $400.

In the box: Wrist strap, CRV3 lithium battery, AV and USB cables, 32MB SD card, soft pouch, Digimax Viewer (browser) and MGI PhotoSuite III SE (image editing) software.

For info: www.samsungcamera.com; 800-726-7864

Hot! Uses all sorts of batteries. Lots of manual options. Controls can be operated by normal-sized fingers.

Not! No rechargeable battery with the standard kit. Forgets flash settings. Messy menus. No quick-pic delete.