Samsung today announced two new point-and-shoot digital cameras, the IT100 and PL65 (SL820 and SL620 in U.S). The stylish and advanced, 12.2 mega-pixel IT100 and PL65 allow consumers to experience higher-end features and performance at more affordable prices. Samsung’s new IT100 offers users a 28mm wide-angle lens while the PL65 features a standard 35mm lens. Both the IT100 and PL65 offer users a powerful 5x optical zoom paired with Optical and Digital Image Stabilization. Samsung’s new IT100 and PL65 also boast large three inch LCD screens for composing shots and reviewing photos and video. The new Samsung IT100 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. With both the IT100 and PL65 (SL820 and SL620 in U.S) models, consumers can use the cameras’ 5x optical zooms and Optical Image Stabilization while recording video.
The Samsung PL65 offers users advanced MPEG-4 video recording at a resolution of 640×480. For both the IT100 and PL65, consumers can use the 5x optical zooms and Optical Image Stabilization while recording video. Other automatic features found on the IT100 and PL65 include Face Detection, Blink Detection, Smile Shot, and Beauty Shot. Both models will ship in March 2009. The IT100 will be available ($279.99) in silver, mid gray, “arty” red, and midnight. The PL65 will be available ($199.99) in black, silver, gray, and pink.