New Samsung Ultra-Compact Camcorders With 3x Optical Zoom Make It Easy To Capture And Share Full High-Definition Video

HMX-U20 Offers Full HD Video, Built-in USB and HDMI Connectivity

London UK - February 20, 2010 - Samsung, a market leader and award-winning innovator in consumer electronics, today extended its family of Pocket camcorders with the introduction of the HMX-U20. Building on the success of the Samsung HMX-U10, the camcorder brings new features and functionality to Samsung’s ultra-compact camcorder family, such as a built-in USB connection, which now makes it easier than ever to not only record, but share full HD video with others.

The HMX-U20 offers all these great features and packs even more into its ultra-portable design - putting a true 3x optical zoom in the palm of consumers’ hands, allowing for additional creativity when recording life’s special memories.

“Thanks to consumers’ demand for portability and ease-of-use, the ultra-compact camcorder category has exploded in growth,” said Steve Mitchell, General Marketing Manager, Samsung Digital Imaging. “The new HMX‑U20 offers not only portability and ease-of-use but also a number of versatile features like time-lapse recording that allow users to easily capture and share life’s important moments the way they see them.”

Samsung is also announcing the addition of the HMX‑U15 to the range and both camcorders will be on display during PMA 2010, February 21-23, in the Samsung booth, #2227, in the Anaheim Convention Center.

High-Quality Video and Digital Stills
The HMX-U20 and HMX-U15 come fully equipped with high-performing 1/2.3 inch CMOS sensors which help capture stunning, 1920x1080 full HD resolution video (30p / H.264). In addition, the ultra‑compact HMX-U20 and HMX-U15 also boast impressive digital still image capability. With the HMX‑U20, consumers can capture 10 mega-pixel digital still images, while the HMX-U15 shoots 14 mega-pixel digital still images. This impressive digital still capability eliminates the need for consumers to carry a separate digital camera as everything they’ll need is in one, ultra-compact device. The camcorders also include Hyper Digital Image Stabilisation to help produce blur-free video and the HMX‑U20 adds even more versatility with a true 3x optical zoom. Consumers can also get creative with their video thanks to fun and unique features such as time lapse recording, which allows users to program the camcorder to record at a pre-set interval of one image every 1, 5, 10 or 30 seconds. Time lapse recording is especially useful for condensing extremely long events, such as rolling clouds on a sunny day, into a short, easy‑to-view video.

Easy Connectivity
The HMX-U20’s built-in, swing-out style USB connection gives users the ability to forego having to always carry a separate USB cable to connect and upload footage to a computer. An additional user benefit of the built-in USB connection is the ability to simultaneously recharge the camcorders’ batteries when connected to a computer, eliminating the need to transport a separate charger. The HMX-U20 also offers HDMI connectivity, allowing consumers to enjoy their full HD video on their HDTV.

The HMX-U20 and HMX-U15 also feature Samsung’s play‑edit‑sharing program, called intelli‑studio. This intuitive program allows consumers to turn any computer into a mobile studio, giving them the ability to edit and play their video without having to install supporting software. Sharing is also simplified thanks to a one-touch “upload” button on the HMX-U20 and HMX-U15. When connected to a computer with an internet connection, the one-touch “upload” button links directly to popular destinations such as YouTube™, reducing the number of steps needed to upload footage to content sharing Web sites.

Designed for Portability and Comfort
The Samsung HMX-U20 and HMX-U15 are extremely portable with dimensions of just 2.1” x .61” x 4.09”. In addition to their compact size, the HMX-U20 and HMX-U15 are also highlighted by a unique design that’s as ergonomic as it is stylish. Designed to make the camcorders more comfortable to hold, the camcorders’ bodies are angled at seven degrees which encourages a more natural grip reducing overall stress on the user’s wrist and arm.

For more information, please visit www.samsungcamcorder.co.uk

Specifications

	HMX-U15	HMX-U20
Image Sensor	1/2.3” CMOS	1/2.3” CMOS
Lens	1X, Auto Focus	3X Optical Zoom
LCD	2-inch LCD	2-inch LCD
Image Stabilizer	Hyper Digital Image Stabilization	Hyper Digital Image Stabilization
Memory	SD/SDHC	SD/SDHC
Interface		USB 2.0 (swing-out) HDMI
Unique Features	1920x1080 Full-HD Video 14MP Digital Stills H.264 Video Format Ultra-Compact Design Seven Degree Angled Grip HDMI Connectivity Hyper Digital Image Stabilisation Built-In intelli-studio2.0 Software One-Touch Upload to YouTube	1920x1080 Full-HD Video 3x Optical Zoom H.264 Video Format 8MP & 10MP Digital Still Ultra-Compact Design Seven Degree Angled Grip HDMI Connectivity Built-in USB (swing-out) USB Charging Hyper Digital Image Stabilisation Built-In intelli-studio2.0 Software One-Touch Upload to YouTube
Color	Black, Silver, Blue, Red	Black, Silver, Blue, Red
Availability	May 2010	March 2010

* Specifications and product design are subject to change without notice.