Introduction:

Samsung AQ100, one of the latest studs to join the bandwagon of Samsung waterproof cameras is drenching the consumer’s thirst to possess a water-resistant camera that allows you to enjoy shooting pictures even in deep waters. Whether you want to catch a glimpse of the adorable dolphin or peek-a-boo into the colorful coral reef under water this is the camera for you. Studded with 20 MB internal memory, this camera also supports SD/SDHC memory cards.

Features:

Samsung AQ 100 is picking up fast as the signature for underwater photography and we need to dwell further on its exhaustive list of features to know why it is being called so. First and foremost, this camera makes your dream of shooting underwater come true by allowing you to shoot in 3 meters deep waters with its Aquatic mode. The camera’s anti-dust system protects it from getting dirty and makes this device a worthy companion to all your trips in all kinds of weather. A fine blend of Optical Image Stabilization and Digital Image Stabilization has been achieved to eliminate blurred, distorted and shaky pictures.   

Pros:

• The camera packs a powerful 12.2 megapixels CCD that makes way for beautiful pictures and the 5x optical zoom lens brings the subject closer to you for shooting detail-oriented pictures.
• Besides pictures, the camera also allows the user to shoot HD movies of 720p resolution at 30 frames per second. Plug in the camera to a HDTV and your gorgeous pictures will be ready to be viewed on a large screen.
• Organizing one’s photos can be a pain. To simplify this, the AQ 100 comes equipped with a Smart Album feature that allows the user to sort through, stack and tag the photos by means of color, date, themes etc.

Cons:

• The device does not contain an electronic or an optical viewfinder.
• True optical image stabilization technology is absent from this camera.
• Shooting images at higher ISO settings is a noisy affair and it calls for a certain amount of degradation in the quality of pictures as well.

Pricing Range: Waterproof your memories by paying just 199$-230$ for this camera. Available in Blue & Red!

Final Verdict: Receiving accolades for its performance in low-light situations, Samsung AQ 100S is a great hit with the underwater photographers. This is truly an inexpensive camera meant for underwater photography; whether you are shooting the snorkeling trip with your friends or a skiing competition in the Alps, this camera will never let you down. Shoot to your heart’s content with Samsung AQ 100!