Samsung released four new cameras today. Why oh why must manufacturers come up with different names in different regions for the same camera? What exactly is the point?! Anyway, here they are:

Samsung SL820 aka IT100
(Mid-zoom compact)

• 12 effective megapixels
• 28 – 140 mm (f3.4 – f5.8) 5X optical zoom lens
• Optical image stabilization
• 3 inch LCD
• Smart Auto mode and Smart Album photo search
• No manual controls
• 720p 30 FPS movie mode with sound
• Takes SD/SDHC memory cards
• Uses a lithium-ion battery
• Available in May for $280

Samsung SL620 aka PL65
(Mid-zoom compact)

• 12 effective megapixels
• 35 – 175 mm (f3.5 – f5.5) 5X optical zoom lens
• Optical image stabilization
• 3 inch LCD
• Smart Auto mode and Smart Album photo search
• No manual controls
• VGA 30 FPS movie mode with sound
• Takes SD/SDHC memory cards
• Uses a lithium-ion battery
• Available in March for $200
• Comes in your choice of silver or black

Samsung SL202 aka PL50
(Entry-level compact)

• 10 effective megapixels
• 3X optical zoom lens
• 2.7 inch LCD
• Smart Auto mode and Smart Album photo search
• No manual controls
• VGA 30 FPS movie mode with sound
• Takes SD/SDHC memory cards
• Uses a lithium-ion battery
• Available for $150

Samsung SL30 aka ES15
(Entry-level compact)

• 10 effective megapixels
• 3X optical zoom lens
• 2.5 inch LCD
• No manual controls
• VGA 30 FPS movie mode with sound
• Takes SD/SDHC memory cards
• Uses 2 AA batteries
• Available in March for $100

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