Event Coverage

Samsung AV and Digital Imaging Roadshow 2009

By Andy Sim - 26 Apr 2009

Digital Imaging : Camcorders and Cameras

Samsung's Eyes Are On You

HMX-H106 Full-HD Digital Camcorder

Packing a 64GB SSD drive, the HMX-H106 is possibly the world's first Full-HD SSD camcorder and definitely a first for Samsung. The H106 offers Full-HD recording, a 2.7-inch touchscreen LCD and 10x optical zoon on 37mm Schneider HD lens. This camcorder relies on H.264 compression, with up to 12 hours of recording time on a 64GB SSD. Four different models are available, although the H100 model will not carry any internal SSD drives. The HMX-H106 will be available in May.

Recommended retail price: TBD

If you dislike the heft of a HDD-based camcorder, then wait no more. Samsung's new HMX-H106 SSD camcorder promises a lighter and slimmer form factor as well as sequential write speeds of 80MB/s compared to HDD camcorders.

R10 Full-HD Digital Camcorder

We now move on to the smallest of Samsung's camcorders. The R10 is similarly capable of 1080p video recording, but dons a smaller and slimmer form factor. It is able to perform HD Time Lapse recording (like the H106) as well as High Speed recording (300/600fps) on its 5x optical zoom lens. However, the R10's battery life of 80 minutes isn't impressive as rated by Samsung. The R10 will be available in silver or black.

Recommended retail price: TBD

Folks with teensy weensy hands, listen up! The R10 is not only one of the smallest camcorders around, but is capable of mighty jobs such as Full-HD recording as well. Want one?

ST50 Digital Camera

Here's something for the girls, obviously. The Samsung ST50 compact camera is equipped with the industry's first "Beauty Shot" technology. Basically, this feature is meant to block out facial imperfections such as blemishes and dark rings. Other features include Blink Detection, Smile Shot and Face Detection. The ST50 packs in a 12.2MP sensor with 3x optical zoom and is just 16.6mm thin. The ST50 is available in blue, red, black, and silver.

Recommended retail price: S$399 inclusive of a 4GB memory card

Don't be fooled by its ultra-feminine looks for the ST50 has mean technology packed into its 16.6mm slim frame too. The ST is equipped with Samsung's Beauty Shot technology to even out those unwanted blemishes. Cool eh?

PL60 Digital Camera

Fancy an entry-level compact? Samsung's PL60 is a no-frills digital camera with a 10.2MP sensor and 5x optical Samsung zoom lens. At 23.7mm thick, the PL60 carries a 3-inch LCD screen and captures MPEG-4 video at 640 x 480 pixels resolution. Features include Smart Album, Self Portrait, Smile Shot and Face Detection. The PL60 is available in silver, black, pink, and grey.

Recommended retail price: S$359 inclusive of a 4GB memory card

Like the ST50, the 23.7mm thick PL60 also carries the Beauty Shot feature. The PL60 is a notch cheaper than the ST50 though, possibly due to its lesser sensor of 10.2MP compared to ST50's 12.2MP.

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