AMOLED screen and extreme zoom incoming for Sammy's latest line of digicams
While their PMP–packing PL10 (launched overseas this week) might be ideal for 'the kids', Samsung isn't forgetting those of us who take our photos just a tad more seriously. They've just dropped details overseas on two new immense compacts, both rocking unique tech to tickle your gadget fancy.
The WB100 rocks a 3in AMOLED screen round the back, making it the first compact cam to do so. That means you get crisper views and better contrast, so you can tell on the spot whether your handiwork is of the Annie Leibovitz variety.
Inside you'll find 12MP, full manual controls, the same 'smart album' tech as the PL10 for finding pics easily and a frame guide so folks taking pics for you on holiday know what you want before you hand them the camera.
There's also HD movie capture, something that's becoming increasingly commonplace in compact cameras in 2009. On top of that you're looking at 5x optical zoom and 24mm ultra wide angle lens.
The WB550 packs similar goods, barring that sexy screen and manual mode. Instead you get a massive 10x optical zoom, which Sammy is also claiming as a world's first.
We've asked Samsung for info on if and when the cameras will arrive in Australia, and will bring you this as soon as we receive it.
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