Samsung WB500 Reviews

The 10-megapixel WB500 compact superzoom with an ultra-wideangle 10x zoom ticks all the boxes, has no serious flaws and represents good value for money. There are more exciting cameras on the market, but the WB500 is well worth a look, offering good ...

Zoom range ; good lens quality ; apos ; customisable command&apos ; lever

Over-smoothed images ; small and slippery buttons

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 ...

With a 10x zoom lens, 24mm wide-angle and HD video the WB500 is great value for money

Samsung WB500 review: The WB500 is a good camera that delivers quality shots, but unfortunately its lacklustre performance won't go down well with seasoned photographers.

24mm ultra-wide-angle lens with 10x optical zoom • Effective optical image stabiliser • Clever playback and editing mode • Decent image quality

Inconsistent focusing in low-light environments • Slight lag when taking pictures at high ISOs • Limited manual exposure settings