Samsung Announce TL34HD, TL9, SL310W & SL201 Compact Point & Shoot Digital Cameras

Samsung have announced four new models in its line-up of compact digital
cameras consisting of the 14.7 megapixel TL34HD (billed as being '๏ฟฝthe
most advanced point-and-shoot digital camera in Samsung’s
history'), the ultra compact 10 megapixel TL9 sporting rather fetching
and decidedly retro styled dual analog gauges, the 13.6 megapixel SL310W
and their 10.2 megapixel SL201.

Samsung's new range of compact and ultra compacts are detailed in
Samsung's press release as follows.

Samsung TL34HD

Boasting an impressive resolution of 14.7 megapixels and renowned
Schneider lens yielding a 28mm wide-angle focal length with 3.6x optical
zoom, the TL34HD promises sharp, clear and detailed images with every
shot. The most advanced point-and-shoot digital camera in
Samsung’s history, the TL34HD builds upon the success of its
predecessor, the NV24HD, with the ability to capture high-definition
video at a resolution of 720P along with Dual Image Stabilization.

Featuring an all-metal build, the TL34HD is pocket-sized with dimensions
of 3.68″ x 2.34″ x 0.80″. Available in all-black, or
silver with a red accent adding to the camera’s elegance, the
TL34HD takes camera design to a new level. Although compact, a large
three inch touch-screen hVGA LCD dominates the back of the camera and is
sure to turn heads no matter where the TL34HD may be used.

The TL34HD also pioneers Samsung’s next generation Smart Touch 2.0
user interface, which further simplifies the way users navigate through
the camera’s comprehensive feature set. By incorporating
touch-screen technology, users can now select and control various camera
functions by interacting with the TL34HD’s large three-inch touch
screen LCD. Not only does this enhance the experience for the shooter
and the operation of the Smart Touch interface, but it also provides for
a much sleeker and attractive design.

Samsung TL9

Samsung’s TL9 is an ultra compact, 10.0 megapixel digital camera
highlighted by a large 2.7 inch LCD, internal 5x optical zoom as well as
Dual Image Stabilization. The latest digital camera in Samsung’s
digital camera arsenal to feature MP3 and PMP capability, the TL9 sets
itself apart from the crowd as a multimedia powerhouse.

The TL9 is encased in a silver, metal body, measuring 3.74″ x
2.36″ x 0.84″, and incorporates a unique design element
which graces the top of the camera’s body - dual analog gauges.
The small gauges, located next to the power button, display remaining
battery life and memory capacity in a way that’s easy for the
shooter to access while on the go. Thanks to the enhanced sensitivity of
the TL9’s CCD sensor, which features a maximum ISO of 1600, and
the camera’s Dual Image Stabilization, users can rest assured that
they’ll be able to capture images in low-light situations,
especially when the use of a flash is not desired.

Shooters can also benefit from a comprehensive suite of automatic
controls designed to help them capture better images, specifically
portraits and group shots of family and friends. The TL9’s Face
Detection technology makes taking pictures of family and friends a snap,
as it detects up to nine faces and automatically adjusts focus and
exposure to ensure better composition and image quality. Furthermore,
Smile Shot automatically triggers the TL9 to take a photo only when the
camera detects smiles on the subjects’ faces, and Blink Detection
will prevent a photo from being taken if the camera recognizes that a
subject’s eyes are closed - a useful feature as it’s often
difficult to distinguish closed eyes when composing a shot on an LCD screen.

Samsung SL310W

Ideal for the step-up shooter, the SL310W is highlighted by features
commonly found on higher-end, more expensive digital cameras, including
an impressive resolution of 13.6 megapixels, Dual Image Stabilization,
2.7 inch LCD, and a 3.6x, 28mm wide-angle optical zoom lens which
significantly improves the user’s ability to photograph more of a
desired scene.

Unlike a standard 35mm lens which is commonly found on compact digital
cameras, the SL310W’s 28mm wide-angle lens gives consumers the
ability to expand their creativity and take even more moving and
emotional images. Ideal for a variety of scenarios, users can easily
leverage the increased viewing angle of the SL310W’s wide-angle
lens, especially when shooting landscapes or groups of family or friends.

The SL310W offers a number of user-friendly features, including 11 scene
modes, auto red eye fix and MPEG-4 video recording. The camera also
features Self Portrait, Face Detection, Blink Detection, and Smile Shot
technology, all which help enhance the digital imaging experience for
the shooter.

The SL310W also offers Function Description and a Photo Help Guide.
Function Description automatically provides a brief and easy to
understand description of each setting when scrolling through the
camera’s menus, helping the end-user determine which setting is
appropriate for their current shooting scenario. The camera’s
Photo Help Guide is another intuitive component incorporated into the
digital camera. Photo Help Guide offers the end-user a guided tour of
how to take better images as well as easy-to-follow tips instructing
them how to obtain excellent results.

Samsung SL201

The Samsung SL201 is an ultra-slim, compact point-and-shoot digital
camera featuring a resolution of 10.2 megapixels, a 3x optical zoom lens
and large 2.7-inch intelligent LCD which will automatically brighten or
dim based on available lighting.

For added versatility, the new SL201 features Face Detection, Self
Portrait, and Digital Image Stabilization technology. Face Detection
makes taking pictures of family and friends a snap as it automatically
detects up to nine faces and automatically adjusts focus and exposure to
ensure better composition and image quality. Self Portrait mode is a
unique function that takes the guessing out of taking a self portrait.
When in Self Portrait mode, the SL201 automatically detects the
user’s face, adjusts focus and exposure, and will only allow a
photo to be taken if the subject is centered in the frame.
Samsung’s improved Digital Image Stabilization (DIS) helps the
user capture blur-free images.

With 11 scene modes to choose from, including Night, Children,
Landscape, Text, Close Up, Sunset, Dawn, Backlight, Fireworks, and Beach
& Snow, shooters can effortlessly adjust the camera to capture the most
superb image possible in any setting. Additionally, the SL201 features
Function Description and a Photo Help Guide. Function Description
provides a brief and easy-to-understand description of each setting when
scrolling through the camera’s menus, helping the end-user
determine which setting is appropriate for their current shooting
scenario. The Photo Help Guide is another intuitive component
incorporated into the digital camera. It offers the end-user a guided
tour of how to take better images as well as easy-to-follow tips
instructing them how to obtain excellent results.

Samsung'sเธข TL9, SL310W and their SL201 will all become available in
September priced at around $280, $230 and $170 respectively whilst, at
the time of writing, we are unable to obtain either a release date of
pricing details concerning the TL34HD.