Entry level cameras are perhaps the most sought after handheld gadgets, second only to mobile phones; this is perhaps the reason why even Samsung has joined the camera bandwagon and has come up with entry level cameras to fit everyone's pocket. The Samsung ES17 belongs to the same bandwagon and comes with a resolution of 12.2 mp and a zoom range of 3x comes with all the basic features that make up a good entry level camera.
Design and FunctioningAt the first glance, the Samsung ES17 will give the impression of being ultra compact, fit-into-the-pocket type camera, which is what consumers look for. It comes with an easy, fluid design and in two conservative colours - Metallic Silver and Midnight Black. Its Digital Image Stabilization technique makes pictures immune to unwanted shake caused by either travelling in a moving vehicle or any other way. The white balance adjustment comes with the following options - cloudy, daylight, incandescent, fluorescent, and manual and auto - for better colour information in all lighting conditions. This camera responds to ISO ratings that range from 80 to 1600. It is compatible with SD as well as SDHC storage cards and comes with en internal memory of 11MB.