Price range: £177.94
What is it: 10-megapixel superzoom with 10x zoom
What we think: If you work it out with a checklist and calculator, the WB500 makes sense as a purchase, but it's no classic
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Samsung WB500 compared to other large compact cameras
 Samsung WB500 |
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 |
 Canon PowerShot G10 |
 Canon PowerShot G11 |
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| Review date | 17 Apr 09 | 27 Oct 09 | 10 Nov 08 | 13 Oct 09 |
| Editor's rating |
7.5
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8.9
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8.7
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8.2
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| Price range |
£177.94 - £177.94
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£337.98 - £403.98
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£427.98 - £499.00
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| Review summary | There's nothing about the Samsung WB500 that's likely to particularly grab you. It's a smart purchase because it ticks all the boxes, doesn't have any serious flaws and is pretty cheap for what it is. But, when you've got superzooms like the Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ6 on the market, it's hard to get excited about this one Read full review |
The Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 is part of a new breed of camera that aims to combine the features and image quality of a digital SLR with the convenience of a compact camera. But it's the sheer physical and mechanical quality of the DMC-GF1 that impresses the most. If only all cameras were made like this Read full review |
Still the Godfather of compact cameras, the Canon G10 is a worthy successor to the G9. A wideangle lens, accessible controls and a list of features as long as your arm put dSLR power in your pocket Read full review |
The Canon PowerShot G11 offers excellent photograph quality and options for a compact camera, and the downshift from the old PowerShot G10's 14-megapixel sensor to a 10-megapixel one has paid dividends. But it remains a fat, heavy and expensive compact that's not without its flaws, including sluggish responses and an awkward main controller Read full review |
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