Samsung Digimax A55W 5MP Digital Camera drops to $267.74 at Amazon

Pick this up and save $12.25. The Samsung Digimax A55W packs a 5.0-megapixel sensor and a 4.8x wide angle zoom into a body that still turns out photo-quality 13 x 17-inch prints. If you have been watching this one, Samsung Digimax A55W 5MP Digital Camera drops to $267.74 - save $12.25. That 4% discount puts it under the $279.99 list price and ahead of its 30-day average of $279.83.

Amazon currently holds the listing, and this price sits below what the camera has averaged over the last three months.

THE DEAL

Samsung Digimax A55W 5MP Digital Camera

$267.74 (was $279.99) - Save $12.25 (4% off)

WhereAmazon Expires: No end date listed

Get This Deal

For just $267.74, down from its list price of $279.99. This is a modest but real cut on a camera that has hovered near $278 to $280 for the past six months. It is not near the all-time low of $234.63, so if you are not in a hurry, patience pays. But if you need a dependable wide angle shooter now. This is the best price currently on the table.

What You're Getting

The Digimax A55W pairs a 5.0-megapixel sensor with a 4.8x optical zoom and 5x digital zoom, all viewed through a 2.5-inch LCD. It records MPEG4 video at 30 frames per second in VGA resolution with an image stabilizer to keep handheld clips steady.

• 5.0-megapixel sensor for photo-quality 13 x 17-inch prints
• 4.8x optical zoom, 5x digital zoom, 2.5-inch LCD
• MPEG4 30fps VGA movie recording with image stabilizer
• 25 MB internal flash plus SD/MMC card slot
• USB transfer, Windows and Mac compatible, two AA batteries

Who This Is For

Best for casual shooters and families who want a simple point-and-shoot with a wide angle for group shots and indoor scenes without spending on a newer mirrorless body. The AA battery power makes it easy to top up anywhere. Skip it if you need 4K video or fast autofocus, or if you can hold out for the historical low.

The Caveat

This is a compact camera generation built around stills, so do not expect modern low-light performance or high-frame-rate video. The 4% cut is small, and the camera has sold for less before.

Final Verdict

The wide angle zoom and $267.74 tag make it a fair grab if you want a straightforward shooter today. If you can wait, the sub-$240 price from earlier prints the better deal.