Samsung i8

Samsung i8

Sudeep Naik, May 30, 2008 1825 hrs IST

It's small, peppy and has almost all the features of its elder cousin the i85

Looks and build quality, 3-inch LCD,Features, PMP functionality, World Tour guide, PMP video quality.

Average image quality, Small buttons, LCD blanks out in DIS mode, Average audio quality.

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Some time back, we reviewed the Samsung i85 digital camera which, although an average camera, is an excellent example of convergence of various aspects of personal technology (like camera, PMP, Tour guide function, etc.) incorporated into a single device. Today, we've received a similar camera from Samsung -- the i8. It's small, peppy and has almost all the features of its elder cousin the Samsung i85.

The only major difference between the two is that the i8 has a 38-144mm (eff) 3x optical zoom lens as compared to the 36-180mm (eff) 5x optical zoom lens on the i85.

The Camera



The i8 has an 8MP CCD, a 3x optical zoom lens (38-144mm eff), and a 3-inch LCD screen at the back, among other things. The front of the camera has a colored plastic cover with a smooth finish and rounded edges with a metallic chrome border running all around it.

The PMP functionality in the i8 enables users to watch movies, music videos, television shows and even their favorite music while on the go. Another feature of the device (similar to the i85) is the World Tour Guide function, which provides travel information covering 4,500 sites in 30 countries which is helpful for users who want to plan trips and find their way around while on the road. However, the travel information files need to be downloaded separately.

Measuring 90.7 x 58.0 x 19.9mm (WxHxD) and weighing 116g (without battery and card), the i8 is a bit smaller and lighter than the i85.

Design



The i8 is as sleek and compact as it looks in the pictures. The CMF body is smooth and has a piano finish; it's a finger-print magnet, in short. The slight curve in the body toward the right side of the camera makes it easier to grip while clicking pictures or shooting videos.

The back of the camera accommodates a 3-inch LCD screen (230,000 pixel resolution) and has small 5-way navigation keys and function controls along with the zoom rocker. Placed on top of the LCD are the Face Detection, Mode select, and Review keys. The buttons seem to be rather small and can be a problem for those who have humongous fingers.

The speaker, 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 listening to your MP3 music files, movies, etc.

The battery and the memory card compartment are placed at the bottom of the camera.

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Is it good for "night-shots"?

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