Samsung Electronics unveiled a powerful compact digital camcorder ‘MX20′, with its newly developed platform that enables higher video quality and longer recording times. The new MX20 also allows users to upload their files to iPod and YouTube without transcoding the files.

The new MX20 is the first to apply H.264 CODEC to SD camcorders. Compared to SD camcorders using MPEG-2, the MX20’s H.264 enhances video quality and recording times significantly. In the fine mode, Samsung’s MX-20 camcorder can record up to 4 hours of footage using an 8GB memory card, 8 hours using a 16GB memory card, and up to 16 hours using a 32GB card.

The MX20 features a unique shooting mode that allows users to select a resolution and format that’s ideal for uploading videos to an iPod or YouTube. Unlike other camcorders, users can easily import the video to iTunes and play it on iPod or other personal media players supporting H.264 without having to transcode the files. By selecting the Web & Mobile mode, the camcorder’s resolution is automatically adjusted to 640×480 (H.264 / AAC / MP4) and optimized for use on iPod or YouTube. It also has an advanced 2.7 inch screen LCD which helps users frame their subjects and review footage even under strong sunlight.

The Samsung MX20, offered in black, white, red and blue will be available in September.

Nikon introduced a new AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR lens, a welcome addition to an existing Nikon DX-format D-SLR system and the ideal counterpart to the D90 Digital SLR camera also announced today. This flexible new DX lens offers photographers remarkable versatility, a broad focal range and the benefit of Silent Wave Motor (SWM) and Vibration Reduction (VR) Image Stabilization technology.

About specifications, 12.3 Mpix DSLR features CMOS sensor with the exclusive EXPEED image processing system that shoots about 4.5 frames per second, as well as a 3-Inch LCD Monitor with VGA resolution, 11 Auto Focus point, an ISO range between 100 to 6400, the LiveView, the Scene recognition system, face detection, Active D-Lighting, compatible SD/SDHC.
The HD Video mode which will allow you to record movie in 720p at 24fps with a 16:9 aspect ratio. It’s announced a price of 680€ (Body Only) or 880€ with the new 18-105mm f3.5/5.6 VR lens. You can also purchase this lens for 330€.

Canon PowerShot SX110IS presents, a new digital camera from 9MegaPixel.

Canon PowerShot SX110IS is characterized by proprietary technology DIGIC (Digital Imaging Core) III, range from 80 to ISO 1600 with a boost-mode 3200, image stabilizer, 10x zoom and support for SD, MMC and SDHC. The size is 110.6 x 44.7 x 70.4mm for 245 grams.

In Europe will be available from September at a price estimated around 300 €.

Panasonic has recently introduced the Lumix DMC-FX180, sequel to the FX100. FX180 features a 1/1.72-inch CCD with ultra-high, 14.7-megapixel resolution. The clean, subtle front view makes this point-and-shoot camera appear modestly low profiled, despite its wire range of features. FX180 also introduces Venus Engine IV that helps render exquisitely beautiful images even in burst mode or when shooting in low lighting. For advanced users, the point-and-shoot has a manual mode which allows overriding of the exposure settings. It is also equipped with a 2.7 inch LCD and has a high ISO of 1600, and available in Silver, Black and Brown. Currently price and availability are still TBD.

FUJIFILM prepare to launch its 12M digital camera FinePix F60fd in Japan market, which features Face Detection 3.0 technology with 360-degree detection ranges. Measuring 92.5*22.9*59.2mm at 182g, it is available in black and silver.

Combining a new 12M Super CCD with a 3x optical zoom lens and a 3-inch high-resolution 230,000 pixel LCD Screen, the FinePix F60fd supports up to ISO 6400 and video recording with 640*480 resolution at 25 fps.

In particular, its Face Detection 3.0 technology can detect up to 10 human faces (even in motion) in a scene in as little as .035 seconds, automatically correcting focus, exposure, and white balance, regardless of where subjects are located within the frame.