Samsung ST550

“The second screen makes it stand apart from the hundreds of digicams introduced every year, and actually does help get quality self-portraits with ease.”

We’ve added another Samsung TL225 / ST550 [QuickPrice Check - CA - US - UK] Review to our Reviews Matrix.

Imaging Resource has published their review of the Samsung TL225 / ST550, an ultra compact with 12.2MP resolution (on a 1/2.33-in. CCD image sensor), 4.6x wide-angle optical zoom (27-124.2mm equiv.), Optical Image Stabilization, 3.5-in. Touch Screen LCD (1,152K dots) with Smart Gesture User Interface, 1.5-in. front LCD, built-in Gravity sensor for Tap and Tilt functionality, Smile Shot, Smart Face Recognition, Smart Auto, Program AE, Scene modes, One Touch Shooting Auto Focus, Haptic technology (where the camera responds with a slight vibration and beep whenever you select an option), 720p HD video at 30fps in H.264 format, and HDMI connectivity.

You can read the full Samsung TL225 / ST550 Review at: Imaging Resource.

Related Link:
- Samsung TL225 / ST550 Specifications

Samsung ST550

“The front screen is useful, clear, and fun for social events – friends really like taking photos of themselves with it – so you tend to capture genuine smiles with it.”

We’ve added another Samsung TL225 / ST550 [QuickPrice Check - CA - US - UK] Review to our Reviews Matrix.

DigiCamReview has published their review of the Samsung TL225 / ST550, an ultra compact with 12.2MP resolution (on a 1/2.33-in. CCD image sensor), 4.6x wide-angle optical zoom (27-124.2mm equiv.), Optical Image Stabilization, 3.5-in. Touch Screen LCD (1,152K dots) with Smart Gesture User Interface, 1.5-in. front LCD, built-in Gravity sensor for Tap and Tilt functionality, Smile Shot, Smart Face Recognition, Smart Auto, Program AE, Scene modes, One Touch Shooting Auto Focus, Haptic technology (where the camera responds with a slight vibration and beep whenever you select an option), 720p HD video at 30fps in H.264 format, and HDMI connectivity.

You can read the full Samsung TL225 / ST550 Review at: DigiCamReview.

Related Link:
- Samsung TL225 / ST550 Specifications

Samsung ST550

“The Samsung ST550 is ultimately a very fun camera to use.”

PhotographyBLOG has published their review of the Samsung TL225 / ST550 [QuickPrice Check - CA - US - UK], an ultra compact with 12.2MP resolution (on a 1/2.33-in. CCD image sensor), 4.6x wide-angle optical zoom (27-124.2mm equiv.), Optical Image Stabilization, 3.5-in. Touch Screen LCD (1,152K dots) with Smart Gesture User Interface, 1.5-in. front LCD, built-in Gravity sensor for Tap and Tilt functionality, Smile Shot, Smart Face Recognition, Smart Auto, Program AE, Scene modes, One Touch Shooting Auto Focus, Haptic technology (where the camera responds with a slight vibration and beep whenever you select an option), 720p HD video at 30fps in H.264 format, and HDMI connectivity.

[ Read the Samsung TL225 / ST550 Review at: PhotographyBLOG ]

Related Link:
- Samsung TL225 / ST550 Specifications

Samsung ST550

“For casual photographers looking for a simple to use, straightforward camera.”

DigitalCameraInfo has published their review of the Samsung TL225 / ST550 [QuickPrice Check - CA - US - UK], an ultra compact with 12.2MP resolution (on a 1/2.33-in. CCD image sensor), 4.6x wide-angle optical zoom (27-124.2mm equiv.), Optical Image Stabilization, 3.5-in. Touch Screen LCD (1,152K dots) with Smart Gesture User Interface, 1.5-in. front LCD, built-in Gravity sensor for Tap and Tilt functionality, Smile Shot, Smart Face Recognition, Smart Auto, Program AE, Scene modes, One Touch Shooting Auto Focus, Haptic technology (where the camera responds with a slight vibration and beep whenever you select an option), 720p HD video at 30fps in H.264 format, and HDMI connectivity.

[ Read the Samsung TL225 / ST550 Review at: DigitalCameraInfo ]

Related Link:
- Samsung TL225 / ST550 Specifications

Samsung ST550

“Samsung has really hit a home run with this cleaver compact digicam.”

Steve’s Digicams has published their review of the Samsung TL225 / ST550 [QuickPrice Check - CA - US - UK], an ultra compact with 12.2MP resolution (on a 1/2.33-in. CCD image sensor), 4.6x wide-angle optical zoom (27-124.2mm equiv.), Optical Image Stabilization, 3.5-in. Touch Screen LCD (1,152K dots) with Smart Gesture User Interface, 1.5-in. front LCD, built-in Gravity sensor for Tap and Tilt functionality, Smile Shot, Smart Face Recognition, Smart Auto, Program AE, Scene modes, One Touch Shooting Auto Focus, Haptic technology (where the camera responds with a slight vibration and beep whenever you select an option), 720p HD video at 30fps in H.264 format, and HDMI connectivity.

[ Read the Samsung TL225 / ST550 Review at: Steve's Digicams ]

Related Link:
- Samsung TL225 / ST550 Specifications

Samsung ST550

“The DualView proved to be a great idea, and is not gimmicky.”

DigitalCameraReview has published their review of the Samsung TL225 / ST550 [QuickPrice Check - CA - US - UK], an ultra compact with 12.2MP resolution (on a 1/2.33-in. CCD image sensor), 4.6x wide-angle optical zoom (27-124.2mm equiv.), Optical Image Stabilization, 3.5-in. Touch Screen LCD (1,152K dots) with Smart Gesture User Interface, 1.5-in. front LCD, built-in Gravity sensor for Tap and Tilt functionality, Smile Shot, Smart Face Recognition, Smart Auto, Program AE, Scene modes, One Touch Shooting Auto Focus, Haptic technology (where the camera responds with a slight vibration and beep whenever you select an option), 720p HD video at 30fps in H.264 format, and HDMI connectivity.

[ Read the Samsung TL225 / ST550 Review at: DigitalCameraReview ]

Related Link:
- Samsung TL225 / ST550 Specifications

Samsung ST550 / TL225

Samsung Unveils Innovative Cameras with Front and Back LCD Screens

Dual LCD helps take the perfect self portrait

Mississauga, August 13, 2009: Samsung Electronics Canada, a leader in style and technological innovation, today announced the ST550 and ST500 innovative compact digital cameras featuring Dual LCD screens. With one LCD on the front of the camera and a second one on the back, Samsung now gives consumers the ability to step out from behind the camera and put themselves in the picture.

Delivering an unrivalled user experience, the 1.5” LCD located on the front of the camera allows consumers to take first-rate photos whether they are behind the camera or in front of it.

The ST550 also features a 3.5” wide touch-screen back LCD. At 1,152K resolution, the ST550’s LCD delivers almost four times more resolution than traditional cameras and also comes complete with haptic vibration feedback for ease of use. A 12.2 mega-pixel CCD and 27mm wide-angle Schneider-KREUZNACH lens with 4.6x optical zoom give a wider shooting range from a shorter distance, producing clear, clean images with balanced resolution from the centre of the image to its edges.

Samsung ST500 / TL220 Back View

“These cameras are the very first of their kind,” said James Murphy, vice president, Consumer Electronics Division, Samsung Electronics Canada. “The use of digital imaging technologies has evolved and we are offering functionality and capabilities that no other digital camera manufacturer has yet addressed. It has become more common for the photographer to switch roles and become the subject of his or her photo, especially given the rise in popularity of self-portraits or profile pictures for use with today’s popular social networking sites. The Dual LCD on the ST550 and ST500 allows consumers to become part of the picture in a way that they simply were unable to do before. These cameras will be must-haves for those individuals that use popular social networking websites and for families that want to get everyone, including the photographer, in the picture.”

Showcasing further innovations, Samsung’s Smart Gesture User Interface (UI) with a built-in Gravity sensor means that once the camera is on, a simple tap on the front LCD turns it on and the camera is automatically set into self portrait mode with smile detection. This means if users want to take a self portrait, they only need to tap and smile and the picture will be taken automatically, without pressing the shutter button. Teamed with innovative Samsung technologies such as Smile Shot, Smart Face Recognition and Smart Auto, users can take the perfect image with ease.

Additionally, just by tilting the camera towards a certain direction, users can go directly to a different mode or view their saved images. A simple touch or hand gesture is all it takes to access the camera’s full range of key features. With Samsung’s Smart Auto feature, the worry of photos being washed out, too dark, or out of focus is also now a thing of the past. Smart Auto, which is able to recognize 16 different potential scenes, analyzes key elements of your composition and subject and then automatically selects the appropriate scene settings in response.

Samsung’s innovative Smart Face Recognition technology will memorize up to 20 faces and adjust the focus and exposure to the most high-ranked faces in the picture. It allows users to sort images by registered faces, and scroll through to find images of people in their Smart Album instead of viewing every single photo.

Alongside professional-grade photos, the ST550 and ST500 record 720p HD video at 30 frames-per-second in H.264 format, providing twice as much recording capacity as MPEG4 format, and four times more than using MJPEG format, all in the palm of your hand. HDMI connectivity means that your HD videos can be enjoyed on any HDTV or HD Monitor.

Pricing/Availability:

ST550 – CAD $429.99/Aug

ST500 – CAD $369.99/Aug

Editor’s note:
- Samsung Canada is following Europe’s lead in its camera naming convention.
- The Samsung ST500 is known as the Samsung TL220 in the US
- The Samsung ST550 is known as the Samsung TL225 in the US.

Related Link:
- Samsung ST1000 Press Release