Samsung ST100

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 5 expert reviews

Excellent:

0
Good:

3
Average:

2
Bad:

0

Pros:

Front screen for self portraits, Huge array of on-board effects, Large intuitive screen, Can change shooting mode by moving the camera – really fast, Decent noise levels up to ISO800

Cons:

Card write times in Full Auto can be long, Tracking Autofocus is very slow to lock on to a subject

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Last revision on August 15, 2011

Reviewers Liked

Front screen for self portraits, Huge array of on-board effects, Large intuitive screen, Can change shooting mode by moving the camera – really fast, Decent noise levels up to ISO800

Reviewers Didn't Like

Card write times in Full Auto can be long, Tracking Autofocus is very slow to lock on to a subject

Expert reviews and ratings

The Samsung ST100 Digital Camera is small enough to fit into almost any pocket but it also has one of the largest TFT screens around. It is totally touchscreen in operation so those who have been brought up on touch will certainly enjoy using this...

By GadgetSpeak on February 28, 2011

An undemanding camera for undemanding users who will be seduced by the fact that the ST100 offers a screen at the front as well as the back; while that undeniably has its occasional uses be prepared to pay extra for the...

By Pocket-lint on November 29, 2010

An internet search at the time of writing found the Samsung ST100 still selling for an average £295 online which feels high for a snapshot camera, considering just £50 more could snag you an entry level DSLR these days. And yes, in fairness...

By PhotographyBLOG on November 24, 2010

The Samsung ST100's dual screens have their uses but you'll have to pay extra to get them, and, discounting those, it's a fairly standard point-and-shoot camera. It's fun but it should be...

By CNET UK on November 18, 2010

The ST100 is a camera to have fun with, the dual screen is fun to use, the Shoot when Smile mode is fun and the Smart Auto mode means that the casual user doesn’t have to think about settings to get the best shot in their situation. Also,...

By ePHOTOzine on November 10, 2010

Preview Samsung ST600 and ST100The Samsung ST600 and ST100 – two latest models to join the Samsung 2View line-up. These models look like regular cameras, with sleek shiny bodywork all over. But turn on the front LCD and a digital picture appears...

By Digital Camera Buyer on July 22, 2010

Share Samsung's most compact dualscreen camera to date, the ST100 is quite different from past models in this line. While sharing almost identical specs to the new ST600, the ST100 uses an internal 5x optical zoom lens, and is noticeable smaller....

By Steves Digicams on July 21, 2010