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Samsung ST700- Simplified Shooting

By Hafeez Sim - 30 Aug 2011
Launch SRP: S$459

Conclusion

Conclusion

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.

The Samsung ST700 is a hit-or-miss affair. While image quality isn't its forte, its trump feature is the forward-facing secondary LCD screen and an intuitive menu interface. In the end, it really hedges on the fact if you benefit from its unique feature to fork out its asking price. Else, there are other options for less. 

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7.0
  • Performance 7
  • Design 7.5
  • Features 7.5
  • User-Friendliness 8
  • Value 7
The Good
User-friendly UI
Convenient Front LCD Screen
The Bad
Inaccurate autofocus
Average performance
Steep price
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