Samsung provides interesting feature set for new
megazoom camera
Posted by Joshua Goldman
(Credit: Samsung)
The new 10-megapixel HZ10W from Samsung looks wonderful on paper. A compact
camera with a 10x megazoom wide-angle 24mm Schneider lens and a whole mess
of features.
You get 720p HD video capture at 30fps using H.264 for good-quality compression
and the zoom works while shooting. The video mode also allows you to pause and
resume capture so you don't end up with a bunch of small files. There's optical
image stabilization, too, so your photos aren't a blurry mess when that lens is
extended.
And for those that like lots of control, you'll be able to adjust the HZ10W's settings
manually for things like shutter speed, aperture, exposure, and focus. I also wouldn't
doubt the inclusion of multiple settings for color, sharpness, and contrast.
The HZ10W is available in January 2009 with a sub-$300 price tag.