Samsung HMX-U10, SMX-K40, SMX-K45

On Tuesday, Samsung introduced its first Pocket HD Camcorder, the HMX-U10. Like some of Samsung's ergonomic camcorders, the U10 will include a unique design Samsung calls a "seven-degree angled grip". In addition to the pocket HD camcorder, the company also announced two standard-definition camcorders and two digital cameras.

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The HMX-U10 Pocket HD Camcorder will capture HD video at 1920 x1080 at 30 progressive frames per second (1080p30). Like other pocket HD camcorders, it won't offer any optical zoom or optical image stabilization. It does offer a 2-inch LCD and writes video to an SDHC card (not included.) The HMX-U10 will retail for an estimated selling price of $199.99 in September.

The new camcorders are the Samsung SMX-K40 and SMX-K45 standard-definition camcorders; they're identical except for the way they store video. The K45 will have a built-in 32-GB solid state hard drive, while the K40 will offer no built-in storage. Instead, it will write video to an SDHC card (not included). Both will record video in widescreen standard-definition (720 by 480), offer 52x optical zoom, a 2.7-inch LCD and an HDMI out port to connect and upscale video to an HDTV. The SMX-K40 and SMX-K45 will retail for an estimated selling price of $329.99 and $499.99, respectively, in August.

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Samsung HMX-U10 Specs

Image Sensor 1920×1080 / CMOS
Lens Fixed Focus
LCD 2-Inch LCD
Image Stabilizer Nope
Memory None (Card Slot)
Interface USB 2.0
Estimated Selling Price $199.99
Availability September 2009

Unique Features:

• 1920×1080 Full-HD Video
• 10MP Digital Stills
• Ultra-Compact Design
• Seven Degree Angled Grip
• Time-Lapse Recording
• USB Charging
• Built-In intelli-studio Software
• H.264 Video Format
• One-Touch Upload to YouTube

The HMX-U10 is the ideal solution for the consumer looking for ultimate portability and ease‑of‑use in an HD camcorder. The HMX-U10 offers full-HD video recording with 1920×1080 resolution. The HMX-U10’s 1/2.3 inch CMOS sensor also gives consumers the ability to capture impressive 10 mega-pixel digital still images, all which can be reviewed on the camcorder’s clear, two-inch LCD screen. At 56mm x 103mm x 15.5mm, and weighing just 95g including the battery, the HMX-U10 is ultra-compact with an ergonomic design that breaks free of the traditional look and feel of pocket-sized camcorders. Its sleek frame is accentuated by a wave-design that angles the body of the camcorder at seven degrees, allowing users to grip the camcorder more comfortably, reducing any related stress on the wrist or arm. This same ergonomic design philosophy is also found in the SMX-C14 and SMX-C10 camcorders, which feature Samsung’s unique Active Angle Lens.

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Via pcmag.com, Samsung press release