
Samsung has added a new color option ‘purple’ to its ultra compact HD camcorder, the HMX-U10. This new color version is available exclusively from BestBuy for a suggested retail price of $179.99. As a reminder, this pocket-sized camcorder is packed with a 1/2.3-inch CMOS sensor (10MP), a 2-inch LCD screen and offers full-HD video recording at 1920 x 1080 resolution. [Product Page via ChipChick]

Samsung has launched the latest Samsung TL225 digital camera that features dual screen technology. The camera provides a 12-megapixel CMOS sensor with a 3.5-inch screen at the back and a tiny 1.5-inch LCD screen in the front. The rear LCD screen features the haptic feedback technology that will shake when you touch to confirm you pressed it. Meanwhile, the front display screen is able to show a little animation to attract the eyes of children, or a countdown timer in self-timer mode. The Samsung TL225 is currently available for $349 a pop. [Samsung]

If you are searching for a new rugged camcorder, Samsung has unveiled the SC-X105L sports camcorder that comes with the rubber-coated encasement. This camcorder is also HD ready with a 720×480 format and has an internal memory of 1GB. Other features include a 10X optical zoom, a 100X digital zoom, and a 2-inch LCD screen. The Samsung SC-X105L is priced at $600 each. [CamcorderInfo]

Samsung just announced its latest quarter-inch optical format, 5-megapixel system-on-chip (SoC) image sensor, which brings digital still camera functionality to high-end mobile phones. The SoC is capable of processing 1080p resolution images at 30 fps and supports high quality video capture on advanced mobile phones. The SoC also provides auto focus, Xenon flash, mechanical or electronic rolling shutter. [dcviews]

Samsung has come out with another ultra-slim digital camera known as the ST45. Measuring only 16mm thick, this lightweight camera offers a 12.2-megapixel CCD sensor, 5x zoom lens, a 2.7-inch QVGA (230K) TFT LCD screen, ISO 3200, digital image stabilization, Self Portrait & Frame Guide and Samsung’s new ‘Smart Scene Recognition’ technology. The Samsung ST45 is slated for a UK release at the end of this month for unannounced price yet. [Photography Blog]

Samsung is gearing up to launch another ultra zoom point-and-shoot digital camera known as the HZ25W. This new digital camera sports a massive 24x zoom lens with 26mm wide angle optics, a 12.5-megapixel CCD sensor, a 3-inch LCD with a 0.24-inch electronic viewfinder and is capable of recording 720p HD video in H.264 format. Other interesting specs include full manual controls, ISO up to 6400, Dual Image Stabilization and support for RAW images. The Samsung HZ25W will start shipping in October with an MSRP of $399.99. [BestStuff]