Samsung ST700

Zitat: Pro: + User-friendly UI + Convenient Front LCD Screen Contra: - Inaccurate autofocus - Average performance - Steep price With all that´s said and done, how would we rate the ST700? For starters, we liked the user-friendly UI, and Samsung has included quite a few photo filters for unique shots. Together, they create a lighthearted experience for the casual ‘snap shooter’. The front LCD of course is handy for those who wish to take shots of themselves quickly or with friends. What´s more, you don´t need to wait for a passerby or think twice to ask a passerby to take the shot for you. What we didn´t like was that with all touch-enabled interfaces, adjusting settings and scrolling through menus resulted in an accidental press of an onscreen button or unintended setting adjustment, though we understand that the inclusion of more physical buttons would have been hard due to the size of the camera. The autofocus capability is perhaps our biggest gripe with the unit. While issues with autofocus may not occur frequently, it is enough to make its presence known. Considering that there are times where you may not have a second chance at getting that intended snap, missing that shot is a frustrating affair. So in summary, the ST700 is designed to be an easy to use compact with its graphical UI, but we felt that the image quality could have been better due to the washed out colors we experienced in our shots. The other strong point of the ST700 is its convenience of a front LCD screen, though that convenience comes at a price. With a suggested retail price of S$459, it is a bit difficult to recommend a camera with average imaging performance wholeheartedly unless you really benefit from the front LCD screen.

Zitat: The Good: + Dual-screen design + Big range of scene modes and effects The Bad: - Poor touchscreen - Uses the easy-to-lose microSD format - Images are noisy at full magnification The latest dual-screen camera from Samsung offers plenty of bang for your buck, apart from its lacklustre touchscreen.