Samsung PL55

41 reviews

May, 2013

Positive
Value for money (10)
Design (3)
Portability (3)
Glare (2)
Zoom (2)

Negative
Performance (1)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 41 reviews from magazines and websites. Comments about the build quality and zoom are on the whole positive. The portability and design also get good feedback, but there are some critical reviews about the performance. Opinions about the responsiveness and image quality are mixed.

value for money, design, portability, zoom, build quality

performance

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Digital Compact Cameras the Samsung PL55 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 84/100 = Very good quality.

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Expert review by: Cliff Smith (trustedreviews.com)

Samsung PL55

12 megapixels and 5x zoom for under £110.

The Samsung PL55 is a confusing camera. On the one hand it is well made, attractively styled and has a good range of features for the price, but on the other it suffers from a number of annoying flaws, including disappointing image quality. It's a...

Jan, 2010

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Expert review by: Cliff Smith (whatdigitalcamera.com)

Samsung PL55 review

A 5x zoom mid-range compact for less than £110, the Samsung PL55 boasts a decent spec and stylish design. The WDC Samsung PL55 review finds out how it performs

Value, build quality, performance

Image quality, autofocus

Although it offers a lot of camera for the money, with good build quality and stylish design, the Samsung PL55 has too many faults and problems, particularly the slow and unreliable AF system and the poor final image quality.

Mar, 2010

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Expert review by: Russell Barnes (digicambuyer.co.uk)

Samsung PL55

Feature-rich, user-friendly compact at a bargain price

The PL55 is feature rich and thoughtfully designed. With its street price weighing in at £40 less than its RRP, it's also excellent value for the beginner

Jan, 2010

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Consumer review by: (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon review summary for the Samsung PL55

alaTest has collected and analysed 15 user reviews of the Samsung PL55 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.5/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.co.uk.

usability, value for money, glare, zoom, memory

87% of reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

May, 2013

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Consumer review by: Laurel (amazon.co.uk)

Ok

Camera was a good price but not so user friendly - my partner has a Kodak of similar quality and easier to use.

Nov, 2011

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Consumer review by: Laurel (amazon.co.uk)

Ok

Camera was a good price but not so user friendly - my partner has a Kodak of similar quality and easier to use. Zoom bit awkward, and other functions come up an screen and disappear before you have chosen one-does get easier with use-nice photos

Nov, 2011

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Consumer review by: sancbot (amazon.co.uk)

Samsung PL55 Digital Camera - Red

awesome peace of kit, no problems what so ever. if you know me see mi f/b page for results.

Aug, 2011

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Consumer review by: Pidge82 (amazon.co.uk)

Perfect!

I got this as a gift for my boyfriend and I gotta say, it is a perfect little camera! It got great and fun functions and settings, it is small and handy, nice to look at, easy to use and the pictures comes out great! As a gift or for yourself I sure...

May, 2010

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Consumer review by: Pidge82 (amazon.co.uk)