Outstanding features: This is a 5-megapixel entry level camera by Samsung that can capture videos with or without sound.

It features 3x optical and 5x digital zoom. The S500, which weighs just 136 grams, uses two AA batteries as its power source. The 2.4 inch LCD is bright and clear. The camera comes with 20 Mb of internal memory and supports MMC/ SD card as expansion memory type.

The S500 has an auto mode that adjusts the shooting distance and helps capture better images. It also has 10 preset scene modes to deliver more crisp prints.

Drawbacks: It has just 20 Mb of internal memory. Also, the camera works on AA batteries.

Final word: A good entry level camera for first time users of digital photography.

Cost: Rs 12,500