Samsung ST500

153 reviews

May, 2013

Positive
Portability (13)
Value for money (6)
Screen (5)
Design (4)
Build quality (3)

Negative
Shutter (1)
Memory (1)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 153 reviews from magazines and websites. People are impressed by the zoom and design. The screen and value for money also get good views. The storage and image quality get mixed comments. Some have doubts about the shutter and memory.

portability, value for money, screen, design, zoom

memory, shutter

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Digital Compact Cameras the Samsung ST500 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 85/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review by: makeuplover (reviewstream.com)

Samsung ST500 Digital Camera

by makeuplover My father recently bought a new digital camera. It is a Samsung ST500 and I really loved it the moment I saw it.

Oct, 2011

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Consumer review by: theheidis (epinions.com)

Really cool camera - my opinion on the TL220

This review won't cover all the specs, you can get that from samsung.com - this is my initial thoughts and "epinion" on this camera that I just got last week. I am by no means a professional so read this only if you want a consumer opinion :) ...

Front LCD, touch screen, hd video, in-camera editing features, recycle bin

fingerprint prone front

Sep, 2009

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Expert review by: Cliff Smith (trustedreviews.com)

Samsung ST500

For those times when one LCD monitor just isn't enough

The Samsung ST500 is a fairly typical 12MP ultra-compact, distinguished only by its touch-screen control and by its unusual front-mounted second monitor. This feature has its uses, and the camera is capable of taking good shots in most social...

Jan, 2010

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Expert review by: Derek Fung (cnet.com.au)

Samsung ST500

With a 1.5-inch self-portrait LCD screen on the front the ST500 is not for shrinking violets, but for just 50 clams more you can get the ST550 with a larger, clearer rear LCD touchscreen.

Derek Fung travelled to Bangkok as a guest of Samsung.

Aug, 2009

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Expert review by: Christopher Brennan (macuser.co.uk)

Samsung ST500

On the surface, the Samsung ST500 is just like many of the other 12-megapixel compact zoom cameras on the market. It has a Schneider lens with a 35mm equivalent zoom range of 27-124mm, built-in flash and a 3in LCD for composing and reviewing images....

Our only real criticism is response times: we missed a few shots due to shutter lag, but nothing drastic. Otherwise, the Samsung ST500 is a very decent compact. The body is well built and the screen on the rear is excellent. The touch controls are...

May, 2010

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Expert review by: (itreviews.co.uk)

Samsung - ST500

Anyone who's ever tried to take a self-portrait, arms stretched out full for that signature MySpace pose, will know it normally takes a few attempts to get a decent shot. Without being able to see what ...

The Samsung ST500 is a fun camera to operate. As well as looking slick and sophisticated, its original features, including its second front-facing monitor, large and tactile touchscreen monitor and Smart Gesture recognition, certainly stand this...

Dec, 2009

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Expert review by: Karan Bajaj (ld2.ciol.com)

Samsung ST500

The ST500 is a great performer both in terms of stills and videos with an innovative dual LCD display.

Dual display ; HD recording

Price ; limited optical zoom

Dec, 2009

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Expert review by: Michael Joubert (techsmart.co.za)

Samsung ST500

With its dual LCD display and lots of innovative options, the Samsung ST500 camera seems like the perfect catch. Or is it?

If you make the effort to get to know the ST500 you'll be able to find the functionality you want, but Samsung could have done a better job with the LCD screen at the back by cramming in more pixels. While not all people will find the same amount of...

Dec, 2009

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Expert review by: Duncan Evans (digicambuyer.co.uk)

Samsung ST500

Point, touch, feel, the Samsung ST500 is the ultimate in tactile compacts

The Samsung ST500's touch-screen control works well on the large LCD, reducing the need for a plethora of buttons. The innovative features all work and it's pretty good value for money as well

Nov, 2009