Latest Samsung Cameras

Samsung WB850F Smart Camera with Built-in-Wi-fi

  • Resolution: 16.2 MP
  • LCD Size: 3.0"
  • Shutter: Smart Auto 1/8 ~ 1/2,000 sec
  • Price: $330 - $380/£215 - £290
  • Release Date: 15th April 2012

The Samsung WB850F is part of the four-model WiFi enabled line of cameras the company is using to launch its concept of the "smart camera." Like the rest of the cameras in this family, the WB850F lets you to instantly share photos on social networking sites, send them to your e-mail account, or transfer them to other enabled devices.

Samsung PL20 32 MB 14.2 Megapixel Streamlined

  • Resolution: 14.2 MP
  • LCD Size: 3.0"
  • Shutter: auto : 8 - 1/2,000 sec., program : 1 - 1/2,000 sec. night : 8 - 1/2,000 sec.
  • Price: $89 - $120/£58 - £127
  • Release Date: 1st March 2012

The Samsung PL20 will never be confused with a top-of-the-line professional camera, but it's not bad for the point-and-shoot market. There probably aren't many other point-and-shoots in the same price range that offer so much functionality.

Samsung WB150F 14 Megapixel Smart

  • Resolution: 14 MP
  • LCD Size: 3.0"
  • Shutter: 1/2000 second to 16 seconds
  • Price: $150 - $239/£150 - £199
  • Release Date: 1st February 2012

For the last several years there's been a concerted effort among smart phone manufacturers to create worthwhile cameras embedded in their devices. Samsung has flipped that model upside down with a line of Wi-Fi enabled cameras they claim to be the photographic equivalent of a smart phone.

Samsung MV800 Multiview

  • Resolution: 16.1 MP
  • LCD Size: 3.0"
  • Shutter: 8 to 1/2000 sec
  • Price: $125 - $200/£100 - £190
  • Release Date: 1st September 2011

As far as point-and-shoot cameras go, no one expects professional grade photography at such a low price. Nonetheless, the MV800 marks a first in the point-and-shoot sector with what may be its best feature -- an adjustable LCD screen.

Samsung NX200 Compact System

  • Resolution: 20.3 MP
  • LCD Size: 3.0"
  • Kit Lens: Samsung NX mount (interchangeable)
  • Price: $599 - $899/£399 - £699
  • Release Date: 1st September 2011

The NX200 is the latest in Samsung's mid-range NX series. Samsung developed this range to bridge the gap that exists between professional and point-and-shoot photographers, with a camera that combined extreme functionality with an easy-to-use interface.

Samsung ST65 Digital Still

  • Resolution: 14 MP
  • LCD Size: 3.0"
  • Shutter: 8 - 1/2000 sec.
  • Price: $89.95 - $129.99/£79.98 - £119.98
  • Release Date: 19th January 2011

Samsung's ST line consists of their low-end point-and-shoot cameras designed for the amateur market. These are inexpensive cameras that people take on vacation or use for family holiday and birthday celebrations. The ST65 followed the 30 and 45 models, ostensibly adding more functionality at relatively the same price.

Samsung SH100 WiFi

  • Resolution: 14 MP
  • LCD Size: 3.0"
  • Shutter: 8 - 1/2000 sec.
  • Price: $119 - $199/£119 - £199
  • Release Date: 4th January 2011

If you're looking to separate your camera from your phone at a low price, you're just the type of customer Samsung had in mind when they released the SH100. For the price the SH100 is a great compact point-and-shoot which gives you decent picture quality and more functionality than a smartphone.

Samsung NX100 Interchangeable Lens

  • Resolution: 14 MP
  • LCD Size: 3.0"
  • Shutter: 8 ~ 1/1500 sec
  • Price: $600/£490
  • Release Date: 14th September 2010

In early 2010 Samsung announced the NX10 multi-lens digital camera ostensibly slated to be released in parts of Europe that spring. The NX10 never really got off the ground commercially, and was replace the following year by the NX11. But the NX100, released in the United States in September 2010, beat them both. It was eventually released globally a few months after the U.S. release.

Samsung NX10 Interchangeable Lens

  • Resolution: 14 MP
  • LCD Size: 3.0"
  • Shutter: auto, 1/4000sec. ~ 30sec.
  • Price: $600/£490
  • Release Date: 14th September 2010

In January 2010 Samsung set out to move into the micro 4/3 community along with rivals Panasonic and Olympus. However, for a reason Samsung has yet to explain, they wanted to stick with a proprietary lens mount. Thus the NX10 interchangeable lens digital camera was born.

Samsung TL500 Rotating LCD

  • Resolution: 10 MP
  • LCD Size: 3.0"
  • Shutter: 8 ~ 1/1500 sec
  • Price: $329 - $429/£299 - £399
  • Release Date: 20th February 2010

The TL500 is a middle-of-the-road digital camera might appeal to the user who's on his way to a professional model but is not quite ready to make the investment yet. There are quite a few nice features including a crystal-clear articulating LCD screen, built-in micro-HDMI port, and an internal flash with a 5.2m range.

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Nikon D3200

  • Resolution: 24.2 MP
  • LCD Size: 3"
  • Shutter: 30 ~ 1/4000 sec
  • Price: $629 - $712/£479 - £642
  • Release Date: April 19, 2012

The Nikon D3200 was introduced in spring 2012 as a replacement for Nikon's previous entry-level DSLR, the D3100. And just as they did with the D3200's predecessor, the price increase here it doesn't make much sense given the fact that there are several competing cameras of equal quality, for less money.

Fujifilm X-Pro1

  • Resolution: 16.3 MP
  • LCD Size: 3"
  • Shutter: 30 ~ 1/4000 sec.; 1/4 ~ 1/4000 sec (P mode)
  • Price: $1449 - $1699/£1159 - £1399
  • Release Date: April 15, 2012

If you combine some of the latest cutting-edge photographic technology with 1980s retro styling what would you end up with? The Fujifilm X-Pro1. Released this past April Fuji offers a new camera to the professional market that could very easily end up becoming a trend setter.

Fuji FinePix Z900 EXR

  • Resolution: 16MP
  • LCD Size: 3.5"
  • Shutter: 4 ~ 1/2000 sec.
  • Price: $89 - $299/£89 - £139
  • Release Date: April 5, 2012

We can always count on Fuji to push the envelope when it comes to style and design. Nothing shows that better than the FinePix Z900EXR the company released this past spring. Right off the bat you'll notice it's different because the smallish lenses in the upper left-hand corner, the flash is dead center, and Fuji utilizes a sliding metal plate to cover both while turning the camera on off.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8

  • Resolution: 16 MP
  • LCD Size: 3"
  • Shutter: 8 ~ 1/1600 sec.
  • Price: $101 - $149/£142
  • Release Date: April 1st, 2012

At the 2012 Consumer Electronic Show (CES) Panasonic unveiled two brand-new FH series cameras: the FH6 and FH8. The FH8 is the larger and more powerful of the two featuring a 3" display, 16 mp resolution, and a slightly larger profile. In terms of embedded features the two are nearly identical.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS19

  • Resolution: 14.1 MP
  • LCD Size: 3"
  • Shutter: 15 ~ 1/2000 sec
  • Price: $269 - $349/£N/A
  • Release Date: April 1st, 2012

The Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS19 is a 14.1 megapixel point-and-shoot which qualifies as being halfway between an advanced compact and an entry-level DSLR. And it has a lot of amazing features for such a small camera. For those who might be unaware, it is identical to the ZS20 except for the fact that it doesn't have on-board GPS. That means it's also about $50 less expensive.

Canon PowerShot SX260 HS 12.1 MP CMOS

  • Resolution: 12.1 MP
  • LCD Size: 3"
  • Shutter: 15 ~ 1/3200 sec.
  • Price: $289 - $299/£244 - £289
  • Release Date: March 1st, 2012

Canon's PowerShot SX260 HS is definitely one of the strongest contenders yet in the sub-compact ultra-zoom class. Released in spring 2012 it's built on the formidable SX230 HS yet with a lot more power and quite a few new features.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15

  • Resolution: 12.1 MP
  • LCD Size: 3"
  • Shutter: 15 ~ 1/4000 sec
  • Price: $159 - $279/£249
  • Release Date: April 1st, 2012

The Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS19 is a 14.1 megapixel point-and-shoot which qualifies as being halfway between an advanced compact and an entry-level DSLR. And it has a lot of amazing features for such a small camera. For those who might be unaware, it is identical to the ZS20 except for the fact that it doesn't have on-board GPS. That means it's also about $50 less expensive.

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150

  • Resolution: 18 MP
  • LCD Size: 3"
  • Shutter: 30 ~ 1/1600 sec
  • Price: $239 - $259/£N/A - £N/A
  • Release Date: February 28, 2012

In the crowded point-and-shoot category it's hard to find a pocket camera that offers the convenience of automated shooting with excellent picture quality and zoom capabilities. Sony has successfully created such a package in the Cyber-shot DSC-WX150.

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V

  • Resolution: 18 MP
  • LCD Size: 3"
  • Shutter: 30 ~ 1/1600 sec
  • Price: $378 - $419/£250
  • Release Date: February 28, 2012

When Sony debuted the Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V earlier this year its predecessor, the Cyber-shot HX9V, was already one of the most popular cameras the company had ever put out. They aimed to follow in the footsteps of that success with this new model; a feat the DSC-HX30V easily accomplishes.

Nikon COOLPIX P510

  • Resolution: 16.1 MP
  • LCD Size: 3"
  • Shutter: 4 ~ 1/2000 sec
  • Price: $319 - $449/£299 - £439
  • Release Date: February 15, 2012

Nikon has made a lot of waves with their COOLPIX line since they introduced it a few years ago. They've continued doing so with the release of the COOLPIX P510, a compact midrange camera with an astonishing 42x 24-1,000mm lens. Unfortunately, the zoom capabilities of the COOLPIX P510 are both its strongest selling point and its biggest weakness.