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A slew of new Samsungs

By Rebecca Viksnins (February 13, 2004)
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Samsung's lineup is designed for the budget-conscious, but it's rich in variety. Sure, pros will probably pass by Samsung's booth, but the point-and-shoot crowd ought to find plenty to like--from the more robust $350 5-megapixel V5 to the sub-$100 2-megapixel D-202.

Specs
Samsung Digimax 370
Samsung Digimax 370
$199.99 February 2004 3-megapixel (effective) CCD sensor; f/2.8-to-f/4.8, 38-to-114mm (35mm-camera equivalent) 3X optical zoom; Memory Stick Duo and SD/MMC media The 430, minus a megapixel.
Samsung Digimax 430
Samsung Digimax 430
$229.99 February 2004 4-megapixel (effective) CCD sensor; 2.8X optical zoom; 32MB internal memory and Memory Stick Duo and SD/MMC media The 430 is a basic budget model with a few advanced modes thrown in, including Samsung's Creative RBG Color Effect, which lets you adjust red, green, and blue levels in-camera.
Samsung Digimax D-202
Samsung Digimax D-202
$99.99 February 2004 2-megapixel (effective) CCD sensor; SD/MMC media Samsung's entry-level 2-megapixel camera.
Samsung Digimax D-250
Samsung Digimax D-250
$299 February 2004 2.1-megapixel (effective) CCD sensor; f/2.8-to-f/4.8, 38-to-76mm (35mm-camera equivalent) 2X optical zoom; 6MB internal memory; SD/MMC media The D-202, with a little more meat.
Samsung Digimax D-301
Samsung Digimax D-301
$129.99 February 2004 3.14-megapixel (effective) CCD sensor; 3X optical zoom; SD/MMC media Essentially, the D-401, with a lower res and a shorter zoom length.
Samsung Digimax D-401
Samsung Digimax D-401
$179.99 February 2004 4-megapixel (effective) CCD sensor; 4X optical zoom; SD/MMC media The top dog among Samsung's budget offerings, the D-401 offers entry-level shooters a basic feature set at a rock-bottom price.
Samsung Digimax D-530
Samsung Digimax D-530
$279.99 February 2004 5-megapixel (effective) CCD sensor; 3X optical zoom; 32MB of internal memory; SD/MMC media While it isn't as flexible as the V5, the D-530 gives more-casual shooters 5-megapixel images at a low price.
Samsung Digimax i-Pack battery
Samsung Digimax i-Pack battery
TBD February 2004 Powers the Digimax and V-series cameras; compatible with cameras that use AA or CR-V3 batteries; comes with a nickel-metal-hydride battery charger, as well This rechargeable lithium-ion battery can replace AAs and CR-V3s, too.
Samsung Digimax V5
Samsung Digimax V5
$349 February 2004 5-megapixel (effective) CCD sensor; 3X optical zoom; SD media The V5, like the V4 and the V3 that came before it, features Schneider optics and a number of customizable settings. The V stands for versatility but at less than $350, this 5-megapixel is all about value.
Samsung U-CA 401
Samsung U-CA 401
$299.99 February 2004 4-megapixel (effective) CCD sensor; 4X optical zoom; 32MB of internal memory; Sony Memory Stick Duo Samsung's stylish 4-megapixel ultracompact model brings point-and-shooters an array of exposure controls at a nice price. But can it stand out in a crowded market?
 

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