Introduction:  A new kid on the block, the Samsung SL420 promises to deliver impeccable pictures with grace and finesse hitherto unseen in the entry-level digital cameras. Priced well below many other entry-level digital cameras in the market, the SL420 comes equipped with more than average set of features that will strive to live up to our expectations. Studded with 40 MB internal memory, this camera is also compatible with a wide variety of cards like SD/SDHC/MMC cards.

Features: The Dual Image Stabilization technology embedded in this camera sees to it that the images remain blur-free and sharp even in dark environments. With this feature, even in the absence of flash you will get good pictures.  The Perfect Portrait system of the SL420 is undoubtedly its best feature as it comprises all the best elements of photography like red-eye correction, blink detection, face detection etc. With the beauty shot you can beautify your picture by smoothening and phasing out the unwanted wrinkles, scars and marks and make it look blemish less.  In spite of its ultra slim body, the camera manages to carry 5x optical zoom lens which can assist you in shooting long range shots.

Pros:

• As the camera provides 10.2 megapixels resolution you can be sure of enjoying pictures of great detail & colors.
• Leave the Smart Auto feature on so that the camera can select the appropriate settings on its own from the 11 scene pre-sets. Besides, the embedded Photo Help Guide will come to your rescue whenever you have a problem in using any of the controls.
• One of the interesting features supported by SL420 is that you can add voice clips to the photos while shooting or even during the playback.

Cons:

• There is no viewfinder and a HDMI port.
• The Samsung Master Software bundled with this product is not Mac OS compatible.
• Lack of enough manual controls for color settings and focus. 

Pricing Range: Buy this camera for just 119$-139$ in Silver& Black!

Final Verdict: The SL420 digital camera of the Samsung Line is a reasonably priced device that is small, slim and pocketable in nature and hasn’t got too many quibbles to worry about. Its picture quality and the performance of its pre-set scene modes deserve our appreciation and for an entry-level digital camera, this device performed really well.