Samsung ST1000

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  8 out of 10

Summary: With a touch screen, GPS and Wireless networking, is this what the future looks like?

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Short extract: The Samsung ST1000 is constructed out of robust plastic with a glossy finish on the front and matt on the back, resulting in quite a stylish and slim compact camera. The 5x optical lens extends to provide a 35-175mm focal length, versatile enough for anything from moderately wide landscapes to...

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  6 out of 10

Short extract: For those who like their cameras gadget-laden, it doesn't get much better than this. The ST1000 has a 3?in touchscreen, GPS for geo-tagging photos, WiFi and Bluetooth. It can email photos over WiFi, upload them directly to Picasa or Facebook and even upload videos to YouTube.

Conclusion: GPS, WiFi, Bluetooth and a 3?in touchscreen are amazing at this price. It won't meet the highest expectations but it impressed us cynics.

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  9 out of 10

Summary: The Samsung ST1000 is what you get when you combine a super-slim camera with the latest wireless-connectivity and touchscreen technology. Samsung's experience in mobile-phone design surely plays a part here.

Short extract: The 12.2-megapixel ST1000 is a classy camera, with a great design and top-notch, ultra-high-resolution touchscreen. The real stars of the show, though, are its Wi-Fi, bluetooth and GPS features.

• Excellent handling and design, High-resolution touchscreen interface, Wireless tech works brilliantly
• Needs a wideangle zoom, Images have an over-processed look