Samsung has announced 7 new point-and-shoot digital cameras, forming the 2009 lineup for the Indian market. The cameras launched are WB500, PL50, PL60, PL65, ST50, ES10, ES15, ES55 and are priced from Rs. 6,990 to Rs. 19,990.
WB500 Features:
10.2 megapixel
ultra-wide 24mm Schneider lens
10X optical zoom
Adjustable shutter speed, aperture, exposure and focus
Dual image stabilizer (Optical + Digital)
720p video recording at 30 fps
Perfect Portrait System including Face Detection, Smile Shot, Blink Detection and Beauty Shot
Rs. 19,990
PL60 Features:
10.2 megapixel
5X optical zoom
2.7-inch display
Dual image stabilizer (Optical + Digital)
Perfect Portrait System including Face Detection, Smile Shot, Blink Detection and Beauty Shot
Sensitivity up to ISO 3200
Rs. 12,490
PL50 Features:
10 megapixel
3X optical zoom
2.7-inch display
Digital image stabilizer
Perfect Portrait System including Face Detection, Smile Shot, Blink Detection and Beauty Shot
Rs. 9,990
PL65 Features:
12.2 megapixel
5X optical zoom
3-inch LCD
Dual image stabilizer (Optical + Digital)
Perfect Portrait System including Face Detection, Smile Shot, Blink Detection and Beauty Shot
Sensitivity up to ISO 3200
Rs. 14,490
ST50 Features:
12.2 megapixel
3X optical zoom
2.7-inch LCD
Dual image stabilizer (Optical + Digital)
Perfect Portrait System including Face Detection, Smile Shot, Blink Detection and Beauty Shot
Sensitivity up to ISO 3200
Rs. 15,900
ES10 Features:
8.1 megapixel
3X optical zoom
2.5-inch LCD
Digital image stabilizer
Face Detection
Beauty Shot
Self Portrait
Rs. 7,990
ES15 Features:
10 megapixel
3X optical zoom
2.5-inch LCD
Digital image stabilizer
Face Detection
Beauty Shot
Self Portrait
Rs. 6,990
ES55 Features:
10.2 megapixel
2.5-inch LCD
Red-eye fix
Digital image stabilizer
Face Detection
Beauty Shot
Rs. 7,900
SammyWiki says
The WB100 (UK name) is looking particularly attractive to me. The “beauty shot” mode made me laugh – I wonder how well it actually works?!
kunal says
@SammyWiki: Yea. I haven’t tried it out personally but I hope it isn’t more of a marketing gimmick than a feature.