Samsung introduces the SMX-K40 and SMX-K45 new compact digital camcorders that can record 720×480 HD video and offer near Full HD playback on HDTV via HDMI connection. These camcorders are basically identical except the SMX-K45 is equipped with a 32GB SSD.

Both camcorders feature Schneider-KREUZNACH lens with 52x optical zoom/65x Intelli-Zoom. They offer optical image stabilization, Time-Lapse Recording, 800×600 still image capturing and YouTube upload function. SMX-K40 and SMX-K45 has a 2.7-inch LCD display.

The Samsung SMX-K40 and Samsung SMX-K45 will be available in August for $329.99 and $499.99 respectively.

Samsung presents the HMX-U10 compact digital camcorder that is able to record 1920×1020 Full HD video. You may find the U10 Thanks to it’s 1/2.3 inch CMOS sensor, the U10 can also capture 10 Megapixel still images.

You may consider the pocket-sized HMX-U10 as Samsung’s version of the Flip UltraHD camcorder. It has an ergonomic design and measures just 56mm x 103mm x 15.5mm and weighs just 95g. Samsung HMX-U10 has a 2-inch LCD display and a USB 2.0 port. It records in H.264 video format and offers One-Touch YouTueb upload button.

The pocket Full HD camcorder has no internal memory and but a SDHC memory card slot. It will be released in September 2009 for $199.99.

Samsung unveiled the VM-MX25E, which also uses the H.264 codec to encode videos, allowing them to be uploaded straight onto YouTube or Apple’s portable devices, including the iPhone and video-capable iPods. The camera can record onto SD memory cards, with Samsung claiming 8 hours of 640×480-pixel, DVD quality video can fit on a 16GB memory card. The camera will support SDHC cards up to 32GB in size and does not have any built-in memory of its own.

When the VM-MX25E eventually makes it to the US, it will be available in black or red and is expected to cost about $340

Samsung NV9 is an ultra compact, 10.2 megapixel digital camera featuring a large 2.7 inch LCD screen, an internal 5x optical zoom, and Dual Image Stabilization. It also offers a variety of the latest multimedia gadgets such as personal media player, MP3 and text viewer. Additionally, Face Detection Technology can detect up to nine faces, automatically focus the camera, and calculate the exposure for perfect composition and image quality.It provides a quick and easy way to check the camera’s battery life and remaining memory space with a simple press of a button. So now you can check the status of the camera while running the latest multimedia functions, including an MP3 player, a PMP and even video recording capabilities.

Smile Shot technology detects changes in the expression of the subject and automatically takes the shot, while Blink Detection makes sure that the subject’s eyes are open. With its sleek, lightweight design, the Samsung NV9 is the multimedia camera that goes whether you do—so you’ll never miss another picture-perfect moment.

Samsung Camera announced today that it would seek to attain its market leadership by providing imaging solutions aimed at satisfying diversified consumer needs throughout the total digital imaging lifecycle from taking great photos to sharing images with their friends and families.

 Samsung is introducing the world first 10x zoom and Ultra Wide 24mm compact, the “HZ1″, at Photokina this year. The HZ1 enables consumers to get sharper and wider images from a distance by simultaneously combining high technology, optical 10X Zoom and ultra wide 24mm. With the launch of the HZ1, Samsung Camera will enter the Compact High-Zoom market, strengthening its full lineup and showcasing its technological innovation.

Addressing the company’s initiative, Park Sang-Jin, Executive Vice President of Samsung Camera, said “The key to success is to provide products and solutions that enhance the consumers experience for beyond photo taking. We are looking at consumer needs for communication with their family and friends through photos and moving images. We’re trying to move beyond the competition which is primarily focused on features and functions to serve consumer needs better.”