Pros
- Excellent dual-image stabilization
- In-camera retouching for RAW images
- Solid image quality
- Beautiful tilt-and-swivel OLED screen
- Ultra-wide-angle lens with F1.8 maximum aperture
Cons
- Menu and controls can be unintuitive
- Poor video resolution and quality
- Battery must be charged in the camera
- Macro mode isn't as effective as competing cameras
Bottom Line
The Samsung TL500 has some drool-worthy specs and shoots great photos, but it stumbles on usability and video quality.
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