Samsung L73 First Impressions Review

by Richard Baguley
Published on January 08, 2007

Navigation
Intro	Physical Tour
Components	Design / Layout
Modes	Control Options
Image Parameters	Connectivity / Extras
Overall Impressions	Conclusion

Value
At a MSRP of $299.99, the L73 is at the expensive end of the point and shoot camera range. There are similarly specified cameras like the Pentax Option M20 that are cheaper. However, the L73 provides a good selection of features for the price, and many users will find the excellent design and ease of use worth the extra cash.

Who It’s For
Point-and-Shooters – Those looking for simple shooting will like the full auto mode and clear, bright screen.

Budget Consumers – There are better bargains out there for those who value finance over features.

Gadget Freaks – The Smart Touch control system provides a novel way of controlling the camera. This might appeal to gadget freaks, especially as it bears a resemblance to the flight controls of a Jumbo Jet.

Manual Control Freaks – Avoid this one, those of you who like to set your own shutter speed. The lack of a manual control will leave you frustrated at having a microprocessor making your decisions for you.

Pros / Serious Hobbyists – Although the resolution is reasonable, this camera won’t appeal to the pros. They either need a camera that has full manual control, or one that’s small enough to sneak into exclusive parties to get photos of drunk supermodels. The L73 is neither.