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Samsung delivers ultra-wide-angle megazoom
By Leonard Goh
08/01/2009 URL: http://asia.cnet.com/reviews/digitalcameras/0,39001469,62049854,00.htm  The HZ10W leads the pack with a 24mm Schneider lens that is capable of zooming 10x. This gives an effective reach of up to 240mm, which makes the shooter suitable for travelers who want the best of both worlds, or should we say, the best of both focal lengths. To appeal to enthusiasts, the HZ10W will have extensive shooting modes including manual exposure controls and a plethora of scene modes for beginners. To sweeten the deal, the megazoom captures 720p-quality (1,280 x 720-pixel) video clips. For fashionistas, there is the TL100. Measuring a mere 16.6mm thin, it is probably the second slimmest point-and-shoot after Sony's 15mm Cyber-shot DSC-T77. The 12-megapixel TL100 packs a 3x optical zoom lens and a 2.7-inch LCD within its stainless steel svelte frame, but it doesn't cut down on features. There is Smart Auto mode which analyzes the scene and uses the most appropriate exposure settings for that shot. Non-fussy shutterbugs will probably take a liking to the SL102 and SL420, Samsung's entry-level point-and-shoots. The former has 3x optical zoom and a 2.5-inch display, while the latter offers stronger specifications with 5x optical zoom and a 2.7-inch screen. The two shooters will deliver user-friendly operations with an easy-to-use interface, making them suitable for first-time users, too. As with most digicams on the market today, the four cameras will have an optical image stabilizer. Features-wise, there is the usual suite of face detection and scene modes to tackle various shooting situations.
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