The Samsung WB500 / HZ10W is somewhat confusingly very similar to the WB550 / HZ15W, which was released just a couple of months later with a number of additional features intended to make it more competitive with Panasonics TZ7 model. Therefore decid...
Abstract: The Samsung WB500 is the worlds first mega zoom camera providing a 24mm wide angle zoom and a total range of 10x. This is quite an achievement when it comes to optics. Samsung has not been easy on itself. The specifications are appealing, although the...
Some will find the sheer bulk of the Samsung WB500 reassuring; we found it burdensome. Although the 10.3Mp sensor and 10x zoom were welcome, this was far from our favourite compact....
Abstract: The 10.2-megapixel WB500 looks and feels dissimilar from competing compacts and that’s because it brings something a little bit different to the market. At first sight, this particular Samsung model demonstrates a unique design approach that lends...
Inconsistent focusing in low-light environments , Slight lag when taking pictures at high ISOs , Limited manual exposure settings
The WB500 is a good camera that delivers quality shots, but unfortunately its lacklustre performance won't go down well with seasoned photographers....
Attractive design, good array of modes and features, superb wide-angle lens and 10x optical zoom
A bit bulky for a compact camera, troublesome menu, picture quality is merely adequate for the asking price
The Samsung WB500 is an interesting and versatile compact digital camera that comes packed with advanced features. Its wide-angle lens and 10x optical zoom make up for its various shortcomings. ...
Abstract: The WB500 is the flagship model of a new series of Samsung digicams that introduce a new Perfect Portrait System, which includes Face Detection, Beauty Shot and Smile and Blink Detection modes. Equipped with a 10.2 megapixel sensor and Schneider-Kreuzn...
