Samsung's 2008 AA-powered 7.2MP compact — 38-114mm equiv 3x zoom f/2.8-5.2, 2.4in LCD, face detection
The Samsung S760 was a 2008 entry-level compact in Samsung's AA-powered S-series, sitting alongside the S860 and below models such as the S850 and S1030. It targeted first-camera buyers and was widely sold through supermarkets and electronics chains in several colours, including a red version in the US.
It used a 7.2-megapixel CCD behind a 3x optical zoom covering 38-114mm equivalent, with a maximum aperture of f/2.8 at wide narrowing to f/5.2 at telephoto. A 2.4-inch, 230k-dot LCD handled framing, sensitivity reached ISO 1000, and face detection could track up to nine faces while adjusting focus and exposure. Video recorded as Motion JPEG with audio, 11MB of internal memory backed the card slot, and connectivity was USB 2.0. Power came from readily available AA batteries.
This is a straightforward snapshot camera: the relatively bright f/2.8 wide end helps indoors, but the small sensor and modest zoom keep it in casual territory. It suits buyers after a cheap, simple CCD compact that runs on batteries from any corner shop, with enough automation that nothing needs configuring.
AA power makes the S760 one of the easier late-2000s compacts to live with second-hand — no proprietary charger to source. Check the battery contacts for alkaline leakage, confirm the lens extends without error messages, and inspect the LCD for scratches, as these budget bodies were often carried caseless. CCD colour rendering is part of the appeal for current buyers.