The Samsung SL202 and SL30 are new family-friendly 10 megapixel cameras with 3x zooms. The SL202 (known as the PL50 in Europe) has a brushed metal finish, 2.7 inch LCD screen and Smart Auto, Smart Album, Face Detection, Blink Detection, Smile Shot, and Beauty Shot modes. Like the SL202, the SL30 (known as the ES15 in Europe)  also offers MJPEG, VGA video recording, Face Detection, which detects up to nine faces and automatically adjusts focus and exposure, as well as Beauty Shot, which automatically enhances subjects’ skin tones. The Samsung SL202 will be available in March 2009 for $149.99, and the Samsung SL30 for $99.99. The Samsung PL50 will cost £119 and is available in Candy Pink, Black and Silver. The Samsung ES15 will be available in Candy Pink, Silver, White and Dark Grey for £79 from April 2009.

Samsung Electronics America Press Release

New Digital Cameras Elevate Stature of SL-Series with High-Performance Features

RIDGEFIELD PARK, N.J. – February 17, 2009 – Samsung Electronics America today extended its popular SL-Series with the introduction of four new models, comprising two 12.2 mega-pixel and two 10 mega-pixel digital cameras. Stylish and advanced, the new SL-Series models elevate the stature of the user-friendly family of digital cameras, allowing consumers to experience higher-end features and performance at more affordable price points.

The SL202 and SL30
Ideally suited for families and entry-level shooters looking for an easy-to-use digital camera, the 10 mega-pixel SL202 and SL30 present users with a range of features that will help them effortlessly capture digital images without having to worry about becoming entrenched in technical specifications or terminology. The SL202 and SL30 offer consumers a quality Samsung lens with a 3x optical zoom, as well as Digital Image Stabilization to help reduce blurry images.

The SL202 boasts a stylish, compact design which is accentuated by an elegant, brushed metal finish. Powered by a rechargeable Li-Ion battery, the SL202 gives users the ability to record high quality MJPEG video at VGA resolution with a frame rate of 30fps. The video, along with photos, can be reviewed on the SL202’s 2.7 inch LCD screen. Furthermore, the camera’s advanced movie mode will allow users to pause and then resume recording video without having to save the clips as individual files.

When it comes to snapping digital images, the new SL202 does a bulk of the work for the user thanks to a host of advanced automatic features, including Samsung’s new Smart Auto mode and Smart Album program. Other automatic controls found on the SL202 include Face Detection, Blink Detection, Smile Shot, and Beauty Shot.

For added convenience, the SL30 is powered by easily available, AA alkaline batteries, assuring end-users that they can find a replaceable power source no matter where they may be.  Like the SL202, the SL30 also offers users MJPEG, VGA video recording, Face Detection, which detects up to nine faces and automatically adjusts focus and exposure, as well as Beauty Shot, which automatically enhances subjects’ skin tones. Photos and videos can be reviewed on the camera’s 2.5 inch LCD screen.

The SL202 will be available in March 2009 at an MSRP of $149.99
The SL30 will be available in March 2009 at an MSRP of $99.99

Samsung SL202 Specifications
Mega-Pixels 10 mega-pixels
Optical Zoom 3x optical zoom
LCD Size 2.7 Inch LCD
Lens Samsung
Movie Mode MJPEG/ VGA / 30fps
Size
Special Features - 3x Optical Zoom
- 2.7 Inch LCD
- MJPEG/ VGA Video
- Advanced Digital Image Stabilization
- Smart Auto / Smart Album
- Face Detection / Smile Shot / Blink Detection / Self Portrait / Beauty Shot
- Frame Guide

Samsung SL30 Specifications
Mega-Pixels 10 mega-pixels
Optical Zoom 3x optical zoom
LCD Size 2.5 Inch LCD
Lens Samsung
Movie Mode MJPEG/ VGA / 30fps
Size
Special Features - 3x Optical Zoom
- 2.5 Inch LCD
- MJPEG / VGA Video
- Advanced Digital Image Stabilization
- Face Detection / Beauty Shot

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