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Samsung Introduces Two New DualView Cameras: ST600 and ST100

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Posted by Patrick on Jul 22, 2010 in Cameras, Compact

Samsung Introduces Two New DualView Cameras: ST600 and ST100

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Samsung Introduces Two New DualView Cameras: ST600 and ST100

Samsung has introduced two new DualView compact digital cameras in the ST600 and ST100. The two cameras bring very similar specifications to the table, both featuring larger front LCD screens at 1.8″ and both centered around a 14.2 megapixel sensor. The key difference between the two appears to be the optics. While both offer a 5x zoom Schneider KREUZNACH lens, on the ST600 the lens is spec’d at 7 – 135mm (35mm equivalent) with an f/5.9 at the tele end, while the ST100 offers a 35 – 175mm (35mm equivalent) with an f/4.8 at the tele end. On the ST100, the lens is internal, and on the ST600 the lens is of the external variety. Outside that, the two cameras appear very similar, feature-wise.

Both cameras are slated for a September release, with the ST100 checking at $350, and the ST600 priced at $330.

Specifications

Camera	Samsung ST100	Samsung ST600
Price	$350	$330
Megapixels	14.2	14.2
Sensor	CCD	CCD
Aspect	?	?
Max.File	12.0 megapixels	12.0 megapixels
Lens	35 - 175mm (35mm equivalent) - f/3.6 (wide) / f/4.8 (tele)	27 - 135mm (35mm equivalent) - f/3.5 (wide) / f/5.9 (tele)
Focus System	Contrast Detect	Contrast Detect
Focus Range	?	?
ISO	?	?
Shutter	?	?
Continuous	?	?
LCD	3.5"	3.5"
Movie	720p (1,280 x 720 pixels) H.264 30 fps	720p (1,280 x 720 pixels) H.264 30 fps
Memory	SD	SD
Battery	Lithium-ion rechargeable	Lithium-ion rechargeable
Dimensions	3.9 x 2.4 x 0.8 in. (100 x 60 x 20 mm)	4.1 x 2.3 x 0.8 in. (104 x 59 x 20 mm)
Weight	?	?

Additional Media

ST100

ST600

Press Release

Samsung Adds Versatility To DualView Family With Two New Models

Never Miss the Perfect Profile Shot with the New Samsung DualView ST600 and ST100

Ridgefield Park, NJ (July 21, 2010) –Samsung Electronics. Co. Ltd, a global leader in digital media and digital convergence technology, today unveiled the latest additions to its DualView camera portfolio, the 14.2 mega-pixel ST600 and ST100. Reinforcing the company’s position as a global leader in the digital imaging industry and a driver of innovation, the ST600 and ST100 build off of the success of the TL225 and TL220, offering consumers a stylish design, a full-range of smart and easy-to-use features, and Samsung’s revolutionary dual LCD technology.

The new flagship models of the Samsung DualView camera family, the ST600 and ST100 each received an upgrade to their front LCD screens, activated by a simple tap, which now measure 1.8” compared to the 1.5” front LCD screens found on their DualView predecessors. With larger front LCD screens, the ST600 and ST100 make it easier for consumers to properly frame themselves in their photos and videos and be part of the action by stepping out from behind the camera and joining friends and family in front. The Samsung DualView ST600 and ST100 are also available in stylish, mood-inspired colors, including purple (ST600) and pink (ST100), and are encased in a slim and sleek compact frame with a metallic finish to deliver a new sense of fun and modern functionality that will ensure users stand out from the crowd.

“Today’s launch is an important landmark for Samsung as it reinforces our position as a leading innovator in the digital camera market,” said SJ Park, President of Samsung Digital Imaging Division. “Unlike any other feature found on digital cameras, consumers immediately recognize the value of what our dual LCD technology can do for them. There is no learning curve or technical understanding that must be achieved as it is a natural extension of what our customers are already doing. Samsung is looking to simplify that task with the new ST600 and ST100, ensuring they have the ability to take the perfect profile shot, and never have to miss that perfect picture moment with family and friends, even if they’re not behind the camera.”

High-Quality Optics and Images
The Samsung DualView ST600 and ST100 come equipped with high-quality Schneider KREUZNACH lenses which are supported by Optical and Digital Image Stabilization to help consumers produce blur-free images. The ST600 combines a powerful 27mm wide-angle focal length with a 5x optical zoom, while the ST100 is the first Samsung DualView digital camera to feature an internal, 5x optical zoom, which keeps the design optimally chic (35mm focal-length).

Innovative and Easy-to-Use Functions
The new ST600 and ST100 feature Samsung’s Smart Auto (Still & Movie) scene recognition technology. With Smart Auto (Still & Movie) selected, the ST600 and ST100 take the guess work out of taking a great photo or video. Smart Auto (Still & Movie) analyzes key elements of the composition of the image such as color, brightness, motion and subject and then selects the appropriate scene mode which will produce the best results.

Additional features offered by the cameras’ front LCD screens include a self-portrait mode, a couples mode which will automatically snap a photo when it detects two faces tilted toward each other, a children’s setting which will play a cartoon animation with sound to encourage young ones to smile for the camera, and a self-timer which provides a visual countdown so that everyone posing for a photo knows exactly when to smile. The newest feature incorporated into the front LCD screen is Samsung’s jump shot mode. When set to jump shot mode, the front LCD will provide a visual queue to those in front of the camera to jump in unison, and immediately trigger the ST600 or ST100 to take three consecutive images to help users capture an image that essentially freezes their subjects in mid-air.

The ST600 and ST100 also incorporate Samsung’s Smart Gesture User Interface (UI) which allows for the quick access and use of key features with either a simple tilt or a hand gesture. Users can quickly scroll through photos by slightly tilting the device in either direction, swiping their finger across the screen, or by selecting the appropriate photos for a slide show. Managing images is also easy with the ST600 and ST100.

* Specifications are subject to change without notice.

For additional information regarding Samsung’s 2010 digital imaging product lineup, including press releases, video content and product images, please visit www.samsung.com/newsroom.

About Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. is a global leader in semiconductor, telecommunication, digital media and digital convergence technologies with 2009 consolidated sales of US$116.8 billion. Employing approximately 188,000 people in 185 offices across 65 countries, the company consists of eight independently operated business units: Visual Display, Mobile Communications, Telecommunication Systems, Digital Appliances, IT Solutions, Digital Imaging, Semiconductor and LCD. Recognized as one of the fastest growing global brands, Samsung Electronics is a leading producer of digital TVs, memory chips, mobile phones and TFT-LCDs. For more information, please visit www.samsung.com.

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