Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd, a global leader in digital media and digital convergence technologies, announced todaythe launch of the new WB700, the ultra-slim camera with an impressive 24X zoom function, capable of delivering superb quality images whether your subject is near or far.
The camera features a 24mm ultra-wide Schneider KREUZNACH lens to capture the perfect wide shot, as well as an outstanding 24X zoom function, made up of an 18X optical zoom and 1.3X Smart Zoom. The WB700 delivers sharp images with incredible detail in close up thanks to the camera’s 14 Megapixel (MP) CCD sensor. The flexibility of the WB700’s lens and zoom functions means that you can capture a broad landscape in the same 14MP detail as a bubbling brook in the distance.
Pocket superzooms are my favorite point-and-shoot cameras right now. I love having a camera with a big zoom that comfortably fits in my pocket. And the new Samsung WB700 crushes the competition – at least on paper. The only thing it’s missing is full 1920 x 1080 HD video and built-in GPS. The 18x zoom lens is the longest of all the pocket superzooms (the Fujifilm FinePix F300EXR has a 15x zoom lens). Factor in the truly pocketable body (most pocket superzooms will fit in a pocket but they’re a bit bulky), RAW shooting and manual exposure controls and the WB700 might qualify as point-and-shoot of the year for 2011. Of course we’ll have to wait and see what else is introduced at CES and through the rest of the year. And we need to use the WB700 to see if the actual image quality and performance live up to the promise of the specs. But Samsung has definitely made a statement with this camera and I can’t wait to get one in my hands.
Samsung WB700 Camera Features:
• 16-Megapixel; 1/2.33-inch square pixel CCD
• 18x optical zoom lens covers 24~432 mm (equivalent)
• 1.3x Digital Zoom (equates to 24x zoom)
• Dual Optical & Digital Image Stabilization
• Full Manual Mode (A/S/M Support)
• Smart Filter 2.0 / Smart Auto / Perfect Portrait System
• H.264 720p video recording
• HDMI Connectivity
• RAW file format supported
• SD/SDHC compatible
• Li-Ion Rechargeable Battery
