Digital Camera News and Reviews

Samsung PL70

The Samsung PL70 (also known as Samsung SL720) compact digital camera has features such as 12.2 megapixels and 5x optical zoom. Let hear what the reviewer over at Photography thinks about the quality of this Samsung camera.

Some key features for the Samsung PL70:
-12.2 megapixel image sensor
-5x optical zoom lens (28-140mm)
-3″ LCD screen
-Optical image stabilization
-720p HD movie mode
-ISO sensitivity up to 3200

Photography Blog ends up giving the Samsung PL70 an “Above Average” rating. The Samsung camera scores highest on value for money and design while scoring a bit lower on features and image quality. The reviewer finds the camera to have a nice price, but overall it is pretty average with noise at even low ISO levels. The PL70 does not stand out in any field so you might want to look a bit more on the marked and look at other camera models.
Read the full review of the Samsung PL70 / SL720 camera here.

Samsung HZ25W

CNET UK has reviewed the Samsung HZ25W (known as Samsung WB5000 in Europe) compact digital camera. This Samsung features an impressive 24x optical zoom and 14.47 megapixels. It remains to be seen if such impressive specifications is able to produce pictures of good quality.

Some key features for the Samsung HZ25W / WB5000:
-24x optical zoom lens (26-624mm)
-14.47 megapixel image sensor
-3″ LCD screen
-720p HD video recording in H.264 format
-Optical image stabilization
-RAW format shooting

CNET UK ends up giving the Samsung HZ25W / WB5000 a total score of 6.8 points out of 10. The reviewer likes the zoom range, the quality of the LCD screen and that it is able to shoot RAW files, but there are a few shortcomings like that image stabilization does not work that good, the camera is slow and the pictures it is able to produce is below standard. Next time Samsung should put more energy into developing camera that can take pictures of good quality.
Read the full review of the Samsung HZ25W camera here.

Samsung PL60

CNET UK has reviewed a compact digital camera from Samsung. The camera is called Samsung PL60 and feature 10.2 megapixels and 5x optical zoom that is stabilized.

Some key features for the Samsung PL60:
-10.2 megapixel image sensor
-5x optical zoom lens (35-175 mm)
-Optical image stabilization
-2.7″ LCD screen
-ISO sensitivity from 80 to 3200
-Face detection
-Smile detection
-40MB internal memory

CNET UK ends up giving the Samsung PL60 a 7.1 out of 10 score. The reviewer likes the stylish design, how the controls are handled and you get a good deal of camera for the money you are paying, but there are a few drawbacks like noise at higher ISO levels and the zoom range is not wide at all. Overall the PL60 seems like an average compact camera that does not really stand out from the competition.
Read the full review of the Samsung PL60 camera here.

Samsung SCX-4600

Trusted Reviews has tested the multifunction laser printer Samsung SCX-4600. The printer is able to make prints, scan and copy, and it is sold at a low price tag compared to other laser printers.

Some key features for the Samsung SCX-4600:
-Multifunction printer (print, scan and copy)
-250 sheet paper tray
-2 line LCD display
-Weight: 11 kg

Trusted Reviews gives the Samsung SCX-4600 a very good review and it gets an overall score of 9 out of 10 points. The printer scores highest on value and print quality while scoring a little lower on features and print speed. In addition the printer is pretty cheap so it seems like a very good choice if you are looking for a multifunction mono laser printer.
Read the full review of the Samsung SCX-4600 printer here.