Typical price: £160
What is it: Wide-angle compact camera with 7-megapixel sensor
What we think: Although the wide-angle lens on the L74 will benefit some, the slow performance and noise-filled photos let this shooter down badly
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 30 May 2007
Tags: Samsung, Samsung L74 Wide, LCD, performance, information
We like:
Wide lens; large screen; World Tour Guide is a fun, if not terribly useful, feature
We don't like:
Slow performance; noisy, fringe-filled photos; touchscreen interface is a pain
CNET UK judgement:
A wide lens and nifty tour guide feature simply can't redeem the Samsung L74 Wide from its poor image quality, slow shooting and irritating interface
Full review:
When you think about camera lenses, 'zoom' is probably the first word that comes to mind. Lots of camera manufacturers focus on giving their cameras the longest zoom lenses available, but while 5x, 10x, and 12x lenses are all handy for getting up close to far-away targets, they're not so good for wide shots. Continue Reading...
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