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What is it: Hi-tech, super-slim, 12-megapixel compact camera
What we think: Looks good both on paper and in the flesh, but the results are very ordinary
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 1 May 2009
Tags: Samsung, Samsung ST50, LCD, landscape, zoom range
We like:
Attractive styling and finish; good-quality LCD; easy to use
We don't like:
Limited zoom range; mediocre picture quality; 'smart auto' mode makes some questionable decisions
CNET UK judgement:
The Samsung ST50 is a very pretty little camera, but it's not the only one, and there's nothing special about it that makes it stand out from the crowd. Instead of loads of technology, we'd prefer a better lens or a wider zoom range
Full review:
Samsung says the ST50 is 'ultra slim, ultra clever'. It's slim alright, with a stainless-steel body just 17mm thick, and its 'smart auto' mode does look pretty clever, selecting the right scene mode automatically without you having to lift a finger. But the 3x optical zoom and 12-megapixel sensor are very run-of-the-mill, so can it really be worth the average £180 asking price? Continue Reading...
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