Four new Samsung cameras revealed today: the Samsung TL34HD, Samsung TL9, Samsung SL310W, and Samsung SL201. The point-and-shoots boast consumer friendly features like high-definition output to HDTVs, HD video capture, large touch screens, and even music and video playback via the iPod. Expect all cameras to be available in stores by this September.
Leading the pack is the 14.7-megapixel Samsung TL34HD. A 3.6X zoom lens also provides a 28mm wide-angle view on the other end. The camera features a big 3-inch touch screen, which serves as both a viewfinder for framing your shots and as the camera’s main control system. The Samsung TL34HD can also capture video footage in 720p HD resolution, and port this content (photos and videos) over to HDTV sets using the optional HDMI CEC cradle. Unfortunately, since the cradle connects using a proprietary connection, the device is only compatible with Samsung TVs. All the action is controlled by the cradle’s bundled remote. Expect the Samsung TL34HD to ship with a list price of $329.95
Next, the 10-megapixel Samsung Samsung TL9 is also a compact shooter. The Samsung TL9 sports a 5X optical zoom and a 2.7-inch (non-touch) display, which is rapidly becoming the industry standard. Along with face detection and image stabilization, you can flip the cam over into PMP mode, and use the device like a portable music/video player. There’s a headphone jack included–meaning you don’t always have to use the speaker. The TL9 will be available for $279.95.
If you wants a slimmer camera, the new Samsung SL310W may be for you. With a 13.6 MP powerful image sensor, the Samsung SL310 has what Samsung refers to as “Dual Image Stabilization” (both Digital Image Stabilization and Optical Image Stabilization), to cut down blur caused by shaky hands. Along with the 3.6X zoom are 11 provided scene modes, and a 2.7-inch LCD is provided to compose your pictures. A little bit more affordable than the other cams listed previously, the SL310W will be $229.95.
In addition, Samsung covers budget shutterbugs with a low-end offering, the Samsung SL201. Priced at $169.95, the 10.2-megapixel camera is surprisingly well-configured, with 11 scene modes and face detection. It has the same 2.7-inch LCD screen as the previous two announced models, too. What’s key, though, is the digital camera’s rechargeable lithium-ion battery, which is often missing in a camera this inexpensive.
