Updated 18 May, 2013, 5:40 pm IST

CES 2010: Samsung S-Series Wi-Fi Camcorders Announced

09 Jan, 2010 | by Shayne Rana |

Samsung has also introduced at CES this year its new S-Series of full HD digital camcorders. These devices are the world’s first to include built-in Wi-Fi and DLNA connectivity. The list comprises of three new models - the HMX-S10, HMX-S15 and HMX-S16, the new S Series. All three camcorders incorporate Samsung’s proprietary new Victoria Engine processor and a cutting-edge 1/2.3 inch BSI (Back Side Illumination) CMOS imaging sensor which are designed to provide better image quality in low-light conditions.

The HMX-S15 and HMX-S16 feature Samsung AllShare, which allows consumers to access, manage and share content including their full-HD videos across other DLNA certified devices. With the integrated Wi-Fi connectivity, consumers can forgo having to connect any cables to share HD video or digital still images on compatible devices. Consumers can also take advantage of built-in HDMI connectivity to view their content on devices that may not be DLNA certified simply by connecting to the source via an HDMI cable. �

Each S-Series camcorder boasts a Schneider Kreuznach Varioplan-HD lens with Samsung’s 18x Intelli Zoom. The S-Series’ lenses are also paired with Optical Stabilization to help reduce image blur and shaky video. The Samsung S Series camcorders also enhance the user experience with large 3.5-inch wide touch-screen swiveling LCDs which house a 3D graphic user interface.

Samsung’s new Victoria Engine video processor offers a 3D noise reduction filter that efficiently suppresses noise while preserving details and edges resulting in crisp video and still image quality. The Victoria Engine is also designed to expand the range of color expression and improve video quality with the help of other video processing modules such as contrast, white tone and color tone enhancement. It draws a minimal amount of power thanks to 45 nano chip fabrication technology, drastically extending the camcorders’ battery life to offer more than two hours.

Samsung’s S-Series camcorders utilize internal Solid State Drives (SSD) which is lightweight, compact, operates silently with very low heat emission and features no moving parts, which reduces overall power consumption. The absence of moving parts makes SSD technology more durable and resistant to shock and vibrations. Samsung’s HMX-S16 offers an internal 64GB SSD while the HMX S15 offers an internal 32GB SSD. Both camcorders also allow consumers to expand memory capacity using an SD/SDHC memory card. The HMX S10 does not feature internal SSD memory and requires the use of a memory card.

Some of the other features include a flash to help capture 10 mega-pixel digital still images, storyboard printing and the ability to shoot in super slow motion with speeds of 300 fps at a resolution of 368x208 and 600 fps at a resolution of 192x112. The S Series camcorders also are equipped with high-definition time lapse recording. When shooting in the time lapse recording mode, the camcorder will record a single image at an interval pre-selected by the user, either one, three, five, 10, 15, or 30 seconds, and will save each image as one single movie file.

The new Wi-Fi enabled camcorders will be launched later this year but so far there’s no pricing mentioned.