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Samsung ST1000 review

The Samsung ST1000 is more than your usual camera. Marrying point-and-shoot simplicity with a variety of techy-specced gadgetry, expect GPS (global positioning) for geo-tagging photos, Wi-Fi for emailing shots direct from camera (network availability or hotspot required) and Bluetooth connectivity. It's even DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance) compatible, which allows for transmission and sharing of images around a home network - potentially making the ST1000 seem all the more future-proof. But amongst all the tech-spec, is the ST1000 the ultimate compact? The ST1000 is a small, slim 12.2MP compact. Its 5x optical zoom lens is housed inside the body and has a 35-175mm range. Smart Auto mode takes control of proceedings to take the hassle out of shooting, or a P mode allows for the ISO sensitivity to be set from ISO80-3200. 720p high def movies can also be captured at either 30 or 15 frames per second. As a stylish compact the ST1000 is really on the money. Available in silver & red, black & gold, blue & silver, red & black and all black, there's a finish to suit everyone. The rear touchscreen is of significant size, taking up most of the camera's rear.