Samsung Intros New SL Cameras Samsung SL820, SL620, SL202 and SL30 Digicams

Samsung are set once again to add to their SL Series of digital compact
cameras with four new SL digicams in the form of the SL820, SL620, SL202
and SL30 which include features such as 720p video capture capabilities
(specifically the SL820) as well as resolutions between 12.2 and 10
megapixels.

Whilst full specifications of each of the four new cameras in the SL
Series are yet to made available, Samsung have offered some background
information concerning what’s on offer.

Samsung SL820 & Samsung SL620

Samsung’s new 12.2 mega-pixel SL820 and SL620 offer users large
three inch LCD screens and powerful 5x optical zooms. With the SL820,
users have access to a 28mm wide angle lens, while the SL620 offers a
standard 35mm lens. Both the SL820 and SL620 are paired with Optical and
Digital Image Stabilization to help reduce blur caused by hand
movements. Shooters have the option of simply using Optical Image
Stabilization, ideal for well lit environments, or choosing Dual Image
Stabilization and combining the strengths of Optical and Digital Image
Stabilization.

Samsung SL820

A first for Samsung’s SL-Series, the new SL820 offers consumers
high-definition video recording at a resolution of 720p, as well as HDMI
connectivity, allowing the camera to be connected to an HDTV through a
cradle for reviewing footage and photos. The camera also utilizes H.264
compression, an advanced codec that allows users to record video for
longer periods of time. The SL620 offers users advanced MPEG-4 video
recording at a resolution of 640×480. For added versatility, with
both the SL820 and SL620, consumers can use the cameras’ 5x
optical zooms and Optical Image Stabilization while recording video.

The new SL820 and SL620 offer an array of automatic controls, including
Samsung’s Smart Auto mode. When selected, Smart Auto will
automatically choose from one of the cameras’ 11 scene modes,
determining which best suits the environment the user may be shooting
in. For example, if the user is taking a photo of a mountain range,
Smart Auto will automatically select the Landscape scene mode. If the
user then proceeds to take photo of an individual, Smart Auto will
switch to the Portrait scene mode - no manual interaction is required.

Samsung SL620

In addition to Smart Auto, the SL820 and SL620 also feature
Samsung’s proprietary Smart Album program. In addition to Smart
Auto, the SL202 features Samsung’s Smart Album program. Smart
Album is useful tool which allows users to easily search for a specific
image they have saved on their memory card. Smart Album automatically
organizes the user’s digital images and gives them the ability to
narrow their search based on specific criteria. Users can quickly sort
by the date or week the image was taken, the overall color tone, as well
as whether they’re searching for portraits or specific file types,
including photos, videos, or voice memos.

Other automatic features found on the SL820 and SL620 include Face
Detection, Blink Detection, Smile Shot, and Beauty Shot. Designed to
help capture better portraits and group shots of family and friends,
Face Detection technology detects up to nine faces and automatically
adjusts focus and exposure to ensure better composition and image
quality. Smile Shot automatically triggers the SL820 and SL620 to take a
photo only when a smile is detected on the subjects’ faces, and
Blink Detection will automatically fire two consecutive shots if a
subject’s eyes are closed. Beauty Shot is a unique functionality
which will automatically brighten and even out skin tones as well as
remove blemishes.

Samsung SL202 & Samsung SL30

Ideally suited for families and entry-level shooters looking for an
easy-to-use digital camera, the 10 mega-pixel SL202 and SL30 present
users with a range of features that will help them effortlessly capture
digital images without having to worry about becoming entrenched in
technical specifications or terminology. The SL202 and SL30 offer
consumers a quality Samsung lens with a 3x optical zoom, as well as
Digital Image Stabilization to help reduce blurry images.

Samsung SL202

The SL202 boasts a stylish, compact design which is accentuated by an
elegant, brushed metal finish. Powered by a rechargeable Li-Ion battery,
the SL202 gives users the ability to record high quality MJPEG video at
VGA resolution with a frame rate of 30fps. The video, along with photos,
can be reviewed on the SL202’s 2.7 inch LCD screen. Furthermore,
the camera’s advanced movie mode will allow users to pause and
then resume recording video without having to save the clips as
individual files.

Samsung SL30

When it comes to snapping digital images, the new SL202 does a bulk of
the work for the user thanks to a host of advanced automatic features,
including Samsung’s new Smart Auto mode and Smart Album program.
Other automatic controls found on the SL202 include Face Detection,
Blink Detection, Smile Shot, and Beauty Shot.
For added convenience, the SL30 is powered by easily available, AA
alkaline batteries, assuring end-users that they can find a replaceable
power source no matter where they may be. Like the SL202, the SL30 also
offers users MJPEG, VGA video recording, Face Detection, which detects
up to nine faces and automatically adjusts focus and exposure, as well
as Beauty Shot, which automatically enhances subjects’ skin tones.
Photos and videos can be reviewed on the camera’s 2.5 inch LCD screen.

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