Really compact/portable frame, Easy-to-use smart mode and interface, AWB is spot on
Displeasing ISO performance, Images are low on quality
To help counteract the slightly saturated colors, the camera offers a plethora of pre-shot "Photo Style" options that allow you to play around with color saturation, sharpness levels, etc. This is a big boon for the lazy amongst us, or those who cant ...
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Published: 2009-03-30, Author: Leonard , review by: asia.cnet.com
Sleek and stylish outlook; improved performance; Beauty Shot mode.
The ST50 is a good-looking camera let down by its image quality. Whats noteworthy is that Samsung has improved the performance of the shooter, making it slightly more intuitive to use than earlier models.
Abstract: Attractive, slim and sturdily constructed on the outside, the ST50 is nevertheless something of a mixed blessing, with above average video capability and some clever image effects, yet the finished images lack quality and the Auto Smart mode is not as...
Abstract: The Samsung ST50 / TL100 could be summed up by the writing on the front of the camera: it’s got an ultra slim 16.6mm stainless steel body, features “smart auto”, “beauty shot”, a 12.2 megapixel...
The Samsung ST50 is an attractive and well-built digital camera. The stainless steel body feels great to the touch and also gives it a reassuringly tough feel.At just 17mm thick, it's also one of the most compact devices available for the price. We fel...
Attractive styling and finish; good-quality LCD; easy to use
Limited zoom range; mediocre picture quality; 'smart auto' mode makes some questionable decisions
The Samsung ST50 is a very pretty little camera, but it's not the only one, and there's nothing special about it that makes it stand out from the crowd. Instead of loads of technology, we'd prefer a better lens or a wider zoom range ...
