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While we still prefer the Micro Four Thirds approach (we love lens selection, so sue us), Samsung’s conceptual NX Series is still looking pretty boss for those needing a true (or close to true) point-and-shoot frame. Announced here at PMA, this new “hybrid” camera maintains the slim stature of a standard pocket cam, yet includes an APS-C sized image sensor that is traditionally found on DSLRs. In layman’s terms, that means this camera will boast a larger surface area “to gather light and produce higher-quality images than comparable digital camera systems.” In order to keep things thin, the electronic viewfinder (EVF) replaces the DSLR mirror box, but details beyond that are scant. The good news, however, is that Sammy plans to commercialize the NX line and have ’em shipping by the second half of this year. Is the P&S-DSLR gap finally being bridged? Guess we’ll find out (not so) soon enough; per usual, the full release is just after the break.

Update: It looks like the NX-series does have interchangeable lenses — a press shot we just received shows what look to be a couple different zooms.

Continue reading Samsung’s hybrid NX Series camera: point-and-shoot with DSLR-like image sensor

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Samsung’s hybrid NX Series camera: point-and-shoot with DSLR-like image sensor originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 02 Mar 2009 08:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We’ve seen some interesting looking shooters from Samsung before, but nothing quite like this latest charmer, a 12 megapixel mystery model that’s just appeared on Amazon’s site. It features a 5x stabilized zoom lens on the front, which is nice and all, but the real bits of intrigue are elsewhere. Beaming back at ya will be a 3-inch OLED screen, a rarity for a digi cam, but it’s also got a pair of those analog gauges we loved on the NV9 on top that show battery life and remaining storage. Sadly, other than Amazon saying it’ll sell for a penny under $330 we don’t know a thing about it’s availability, but we’ll be keeping an eye out for it and its dashing red arrows.

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Samsung’s TL320: the mystery digital camera with analog gauges originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 19 Feb 2009 10:13:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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It was but merely a month ago that Samsung introduced two new ones in its blossoming SL series, and now the company’s shooting out four more in the run-up to PMA. Kicking things off are the SL820 (pictured) and SL620, two 12.2 megapixel shooters which sport three-inch LCD monitors and a 5x optical zoom. With the former, users are presented with a 28mm wide angle lens, while the SL620 offers a standard 35mm lens. The pair also touts Optical and Digital Image Stabilization, while the SL820 steps it up with 720p video recording (compared to the SL620’s VGA mode) and HDMI connectivity. Moving on, we’ve got the SL202 and SL30, which both arrive with 10 megapixel sensors and a 3x optical zoom. Beyond that, everything’s about as plain as it gets, so we’ll just skip right to the prices while hosting up the full release after the break. The May-bound SL820 will go for $279.99, while the March-bound SL620, SL202 and SL30 will sticker for $199.99, $149.99 and $99.99, respectively.

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Samsung expands SL camera lineup: SL820, SL620, SL202 and SL30 originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 17 Feb 2009 08:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Everybody needs to start somewhere, and Samsung is hoping that those new to that whole picture taking scene will think about getting their feet wet with the company’s upcoming ES10 plain-Jane 8.1 megapixel shooter. It features a 3X zoom, 2.5-inch LCD, and a few of the fancy features that you expect on a pocket cam these days, like face detection and beauty shot. Available in black, white, and the preciously generic silver pictured above, it’s even less exciting than the unassuming SL models introduced at CES. No word on price or release dates, but we’re predicting cheap.

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Samsung’s ES10 point-and-shoot makes vanilla sound exciting originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 06 Feb 2009 09:03:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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If you’ve been waiting for SLR quality pics out of a camera you can slip into your pocket (and we’re not talking cargo pants here), Panasonic’s 14 megapixel Lumix DMC-FX150 is sadly not your product. However, if you’ve been looking for something that can take shots approaching the quality of something like a Canon G10 but do so in a more slender form factor, keep reading. PhotographyBLOG‘s review of this higher-end of the point ‘n shoot range finds it to be quite good, capturing great images in bright light with very few chromatic aberrations. However, darker shots (bane of the pocket cam market) are still somewhat problematic, as the built-in optical IS fails to keep images sharp and noise appears at ISO 800 and above. Despite those annoyances the $399 camera (yours for about $100 less if you don’t mind bargain hunting) scored overall high marks, becoming one of the best quality shooters you can buy and have a hope of fitting in your skinny jeans.

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Panasonic’s Lumix DMC-FX150 reviewed, perfect for higher-end casual photographers originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 16 Jan 2009 10:07:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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