Samsung ST550
Accessory first, camera second. - Samsung ST550 Digital Camera

Product Type: Samsung digital cameras

Newest Review: ... for those in their early twenties like myself. But I wouldn't limit it to that as I have a lot of small children in my family, so they... more

Accessory first, camera second.
Samsung ST550

reza57

Member Name: reza57

Product:

Samsung ST550

Date: 20/03/10

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Advantages: Easy self portraits, big screen on the back, light and slim sized.

Disadvantages: Only compatible with Micro SD, low battery life, highly priced.

A great camera at parties and get togethers, but doesnt deliver picture quality at its price tag, the back 3.5" touchscreen is as vibrant and touch sensitive as expected, the front screen is a great feature for those taking self portraits, it even plays an animation to attract young childrens attention so as to get a perfect picture. The downfall is the poor performance in low light, the grainy pictures and the lack of vibrations reduction when taking a picture using the zoom function. Its great in megapixels, even slight above average in optical zoom, but it seems you pay more for the dual screens than you do for good pictures. You also pay in usage time, the battery drains itself before an evening is over. Samsung have also decided to limit the camera with its intake of only Micro SD cards, instead of the standardised SD Cards, which most other manufacturers comply with. If you have the money its an impressive accessory and a decent camera.

Summary: It makes a great talking point, making it an excuse to take pictures.

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