Do you keep missing all those photographic opportunities that you wish you had a camera in your back pocket? Samsungs PL210 is an ultra compact camera for beginners. It is great to slip into your pocket and capture pictures on the go.

The Samsung PL210’s point and shoot is designed for beginning photographers. The automatic shooting modes make it very easy to use. The SmartAuto feature selects the correct mode to make sure it captures the best photo. The battery life is good and it can capture 240 shots in one single charge.

The most impressive feature on this camera is the 14.2 mexapixel sensor with its 10x optical zoom lens. The cameras external controls and settings are simple and easy to use. It is a slim and sleek silver compact digital camera. It is 19.7mm thick and has a two tone finish. The front side is a silver metal, however the back is made out of low quality black plastic. The cameras button structure is easy to use and understand. The camera is slim enough to fit into your pocket.

In SmartAuto shooting is incredibly easy. It can detect faces, smiles and even blinks. Gone are the days of those horrible photos when everyone else looks nice but you are the one blinking. The photo colours are bright and realistic. There is adjustable brightness and the auto detection mode ensures that you can see the images in almost any lighting. The best image quality will be when you are shooting in good sunlight outdoors.

It also has the ability to capture 720p HD videos. There is a bit of a lack of fine detail but it still does the job. A fun feature is that you can apply the special effects to the movies. The microphone is very sensitive to any sounds and sometimes peoples voices can be drowned out by the noises in the background. However for a camera this price the video is of decent quality.

The Samsung PL210 is an affordable 14 mexapixel compact camera that is user-friendly for novices. It produces decent images and is a great camera for consumers who want a high zoom option without all the gadgets for this price range. It is one of the best value for money cameras on the market right now.