Big zoom with broad focal range; small but solid build; better specifications than the price suggests
Chunkier than rivals; poorly placed flash and command lever can cause problems
Offers more photo and video options than competitors. For the money it’s hard to beat Good points Big zoom with broad focal range; small but solid build; better specifications than the price suggests Bad points Chunkier than rivals; poorly placed flas...
Abstract: If you want a camera with a big zoom, but you've been put off by bulky cameras like the Panasonic has paraded the ‘small camera/big zoom’ champion belt the past couple of years, with the TZ7, but similarly pumped up pretenders are muscling in on its...
Abstract: It's been several months since I last reviewed a Samsung camera, and in the intervening time the Korean electronics giant has completely revamped its entire range. I'm hoping to get quite a few of the new models in over the next few weeks, but for today I...
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. Rosemary Hattersley Lowest online price: ££190.34 ...
Abstract: The Samsung WB500 is a good, rugged camera with impressive zoom range for a compact. It offers some original auto features, but at the same time gives the photographer room to experiment with manual settings if they so desire. Image quality is OK, alt...
The inclusion of the equivalent of a 24mm lens is to be welcomed and you certainly get a versatile zoom for your money. You also get plenty of features although quite how many of them users will get around to trying is debatable. But at least they’r...
Abstract: The Samsung WB500 is a 10.2-megapixel compact digital camera aimed at photographers with a penchant for panoramas. Its main claim to fame is its 24mm wide-angle lens with a powerful 10x optical zoom. Other noteworthy features include a 720p HD movie m...