Samsung Revealed Four SL820, SL620, SL202 And SL30 Digicams
Samsung has today unveiled four SL-series digicams, a pair of 10MP and 12Mp each readied for PMA 2009, which covered the bases from digital still to consumer 720P motion captures. The 12.2 mega-pixel SL820 and SL620 offer larger 3-inch LCD, 5x zoom lens and better video compression formats, while the SL202 and SL 30 get smaller screen, 3x zoom lens and record VGA movies in motionJpeg format.
The SL820 is the fullest-feature among the four, 35mm equivalent optics covers 28mm to 140mm and are anti-blurred with both digital and optical image stabilizations. Videos captures offer up to 720P HD format recording in much superior H.264 compression, and HDMI connectivity. On the other hands, the SL620 lacks the wide angle ends (35-175mm) and only record movies of up to VGA in MPEG4 format. Both offer a wealth of advanced photography features from Face Detection, Smile Shot, Blink Detection, Self Portrait, Beauty Shot, Red-eye Fix to Smart Scene Recognition and Smart Album management system.
The Samsung SL620 ships in March for $200 while the SL820 gets May release with $280 price tag.
Another pair of SL-series cameras are much affordable as an entry-level lineup. Both SL202 and SL30 pack 10MP image sensor and digital image stabilization, the former gets 2.7-inch screen with better features while the latter with 2.5-inch is as basic as you can get for a digital compact camera.
The Samsung SL-202 and SL30 are shipping from March with suggested retail prices of $150 and $100, respectively.
SpecificationsSL820- 12.2 mega-pixels
- 5x optical zoom 28-140mm equiv.
- 720P HD Resolution / H.264 / 30fps / HDMI Connectivity
- 28mm Wide-Angle Lens
- 3.0 Inch LCD
- High-Definition 720p Video With HDMI Connectivity through a cradle
- Dual Image Stabilization (Optical + Digital)
- Smart Auto / Smart Album
- Face Detection / Smile Shot / Blink Detection / Self Portrait / Beauty Shot / Red-eye Fix
- Frame Guide
- Function Description, Photo Style Selector
- Recycle Bin
SL620- 12.2 mega-pixels
- 5x optical zoom 35-175mm equiv.
- MPEG4 / VGA / 30fps
- 3.0 Inch LCD
- MPEG4 / VGA Video
- Dual Image Stabilization (Optical + Digital)
- Smart Auto / Smart Album
- Face Detection / Smile Shot / Blink Detection / Self Portrait / Beauty Shot / Red-eye Fix
- Frame Guide
- Function Description, Photo Style Selector
- Recycle Bin
SL202 – 10 Mega-Pixels
- 3x optical zoom
- 2.7 Inch LCD
- MJPEG / VGA / 30fps
- 3x Optical Zoom
- 2.7 Inch LCD
- MJPEG/ VGA Video
- Advanced Digital Image Stabilization
- Smart Auto / Smart Album
- Face Detection / Smile Shot / Blink Detection / Self Portrait / Beauty Shot
- Frame Guide
SL30 – 10Mega-Pixels
- 3x optical zoom
- 2.5 Inch LCD
- MJPEG/ VGA / 30fps
- 3x Optical Zoom
- 2.5 Inch LCD
- MJPEG / VGA Video
- Advanced Digital Image Stabilization
- Face Detection / Beauty Shot
RIDGEFIELD PARK, N.J. – February 17, 2009 – Samsung Electronics America today extended its popular SL-Series with the introduction of four new models, comprising two 12.2 mega-pixel and two 10 mega-pixel digital cameras. Stylish and advanced, the new SL-Series models elevate the stature of the user-friendly family of digital cameras, allowing consumers to experience higher-end features and performance at more affordable price points.
The SL820 and 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.
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 640x480. 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.
In addition to Smart Auto, the SL820 and SL620 also feature Samsung's proprietary 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.
The SL202 and 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.
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.
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.