Specs: 16MP, 1,080p HD video, 23mm wide angle lens, 21x digital zoom, 8GB internal storage, Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean), 4.8-inch multi touchscreen, 1.4GHz quad core processor. Available in black and white.

Overview: Compact cameras with Wi-Fi connectivity are becoming more common; but with its first Galaxy Camera, Samsung has taken things to a new level, offering a complete Android OS touchscreen device with a 3G connection. That means you don’t need to run around searching for a Wi-Fi hotspot, or bother with tethering it to your smartphone; you can instantly upload your pictures wherever there’s a mobile phone network. And you can run the same Android apps as any Samsung smartphone would.

The good:

• The camera’s auto mode is fairly snappy, and the creative filters make your pictures look instantly like they’re photoshopped.

• The smart mode contains several settings, from night mode to silhouette. We love the “Rich Tone” that lets you take photos against sunlight.

• The expert mode allows you to adjust everything from aperture, f-stop, exposure and ISO.

• The slow motion video mode is fun and makes your HD video look professional.

• You can sync the camera with Google Drive, Facebook and, most importantly, Dropbox, which allows you real-time storage of up to 500MB. Syncing with Dropbox means your pictures will be uploaded automatically so you can erase pictures from your camera anytime.

• The screen is huge and the touchscreen perfectly sensitive.

• It’s a full-blown Android device, meaning you can play games, or use any other Android app on it.

The bad:

• The picture quality is that of a very low-end compact.

• Bulky!

• When using the camera through Instagram, you cannot use the zoom function.

• Turning the camera on and off results in a slight delay.

Verdict: If you are a real shutterbug, many compacts are much better cameras. But if you are simply addicted to the idea of shooting and sharing, and love playing around with fun filters, this is possibly your best choice to date. Then again, you can just get a Galaxy S3 or a Galaxy Note 2, and wait to see what’s next in the Galaxy Camera series. 

Emirates

Destinations from Bangkok: Hong Kong, Dubai.
Passengers: First =14, Business = 74, Economy = 399

Malaysia Airlines

Destinations near Bangkok: Kuala Lumpur to London
Passengers: First = 8, Business = 66, Economy = 420

Singapore Airlines

Destinations near Bangkok: Singapore to Tokyo’s Narita, Melbourne, London
Passengers: First =12, Business = 60, Economy = 399

THAI Airways

Destinations from Bangkok: Hong Kong, Tokyo’s Narita, Frankfurt
Passengers: First =12, Business = 60, Economy = 435

Price Comparisons

Bangkok -Hong Kong

THAI - Eco from B10,560 / Business from B26,215 / First from B37,850
Emirates - Eco from B8,935 / Business from B19,260 / First from B30,900

Southeast Asia - London

Singapore Airlines from Singapore: Eco from B32,107 / Business from B174,059 / First from B315,554
Malaysia Airlines - from Kuala Lumpur: Eco from B35,130 / Business from B138,201 / First from B322,489

The Verdict: Best Airlines to Fly in an Airbus A380

First Class Winner: Emirates
From prices to perks, we think the Emirates Airbus A380 has the very best first class. Apart from Bulgary amenities, we really love the idea of a shower room and the lounge, which are a big deal if you are flying long haul. Malaysia Airlines comes second, with the largest pitch and very few seats, promising great service and privacy. Singapore Airlines comes third, thanks to the dream team of collaborations with luxury brands (Givenchy, Ferragamo, Bose) and top chefs (Gordon Ramsay and George Blanc).

Business Class Winner: THAI
When it comes to business class, Singapore and Emirates’ smaller pitch widths are a letdown. THAI wins in this category thanks to large pitch and fewer seats, which means better-quality service.

Economy Class Winner: Emirates
THAI has the most passengers in Economy class—which means one big cattle-class zoo and not enough air hostesses to feed the livestock. Singapore Airlines and Emirates are pretty equivalent in eco, but we’re giving Emirates the top spot again as it has more destinations flying with the A380.

Emirates www.emirates.com/th
Malaysia Airlines www.malaysiaairlines.com
Singapore Airlines www.singaporeair.com
THAI Airways www.thaiairways.com
Other airlines that offer A380: Air France, British Airways, Lufthansa, China Southern Airlines and Korean Air