Samsung ES15 vs. Samsung ES55

jp_bl_68 · 28 Nov 2009 at 23:48

The AA batteries required for the ES15 put me off getting it. I'm looking at the ES55 right now because it comes with a rechargeable lithium ion battery. Spec wise I can't see any difference between them.

These are features lists posted on another site:

ES15 (~£60)
10 megapixels
3X Optical Zoom Lens
2.7” LCD
Digital Image Stabilization
High Sensitivity ISO 3200 (up to 3M)
Multimedia Function (PMP, MP3, Text Viewer)
Face Detection
Smile Detection
Blink Detection
Beauty Shot
Face Recognition
Smart Auto
Self Portrait mode
Frame Guide
Function Description
SVGA@20fps Movie Recording / MPEG4 Format
Smart Album
Recycle Bin
Dimensions: 97.4 x 62.4 x 21 mm

ES55 (~£65)
MP: 10
Optical Zoom: 3x
Anti-blur: Digital
LCD size: 2.5”
Face Detection: Up to 11
Blink Detection
Smile Detection
Movie Mode: MJPEG4
Battery type: Lithium Ion
Dimensions: 90.4 x 59 x 21.6 mm
Beauty Shot
Recycle Bin
Photo Help Guide
Function Description
In camera charging system

They look the same to me (aside from the price, battery and LCD size). Can anyone see any other differences between these cameras?

philstanbridge · 29 Nov 2009 at 11:58

I'm going for the ES55 precisely for the Lithium battery option. I'm getting it for my folks for christmas, and the camera they own at the mo eats AAs every time they use it. It's terrible.

jp_bl_68 · 29 Nov 2009 at 12:47

I can't understand why anything should still rely on AAs/AAAs anymore (with the possible exception of remote controls).

Mr Jones · 29 Nov 2009 at 13:26

Because in the case of travelling, AA/AAA batteries are far easier to find and use than getting more expensive OEM specific batteries which requires charging.

jp_bl_68 · 1 Dec 2009 at 16:56

philstanbridge said:
I'm going for the ES55 precisely for the Lithium battery option. I'm getting it for my folks for christmas, and the camera they own at the mo eats AAs every time they use it. It's terrible.

Do you know what kind of memory card this needs? I think it takes some kind of 8gb sdhc card but I don't know if that's a regular sized card or a micro. Any ideas?