{"id":344141,"date":"2010-02-20T15:00:00","date_gmt":"2010-02-20T20:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"Gizmodo-5476414"},"modified":"2010-02-20T15:00:00","modified_gmt":"2010-02-20T20:00:00","slug":"samsungs-hmx-u20-and-hmx-u15-camcorders-shoot-1080p-on-the-cheap-camcorders","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mereja.media\/index\/344141","title":{"rendered":"Samsung&#8217;s HMX-U20 and HMX-U15 Camcorders Shoot 1080p On the Cheap [Camcorders]"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/cache.gawkerassets.com\/assets\/images\/4\/2010\/02\/500x_u20.jpg\" class=\"left image500\" width=\"500\" \/>Samsung has updated their <a href=\"http:\/\/gizmodo.com\/5314146\/samsung-barges-into-flip-territory-with-hmx+u10-1080p-pocket-camcorder\">HMX-U10<\/a> with two new compact camcorders, the HMX-U20 and the HMX-U15. Both shoot 1080p video and feature time lapse recording, but bumping up to the U20 gets you 3x optical zoom.<\/p>\n<p>Nothing <i>too<\/i> exciting about these updates, but their solid specs ensure that Samsung is keeping up with the Joneses in the compact camcorder category. The U20 pictured here, like the U10 before it, is slightly curved, like someone stretching out after a long slumber, but it now packs a built-in USB plug for easy transfer.<\/p>\n<p><script type=\"text\/javascript\">\ngawkerGallery(5476412,4,'');\n<\/script><\/p>\n<p>Both camcorders sport 1\/2.3&#8243; CMOS sensors, with the U15 shooting 14MP stills and the U20 shooting (presumably better) 10MP stills with 3x optical zoom-action. Both offer 2&#8243; LCD screens, HDMI connectivity, and image stabilization technology.<\/p>\n<p>They&#8217;ll be available in black, silver, red and blue this spring&mdash;$229 for the U15 and $249 for the U20.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>NEW SAMSUNG ULTRA-COMPACT CAMCORDERS MAKE IT EASY TO CAPTURE AND SHARE HIGH-DEFINITION VIDEO<\/p>\n<p>HMX-U20 and HMX-U15 Offer Full HD Video, Built-in USB and HDMI Connectivity<\/p>\n<p>Anaheim, CA (February 20, 2010) &#8211; Samsung Electronics America, Inc., a market leader and award-winning innovator in consumer electronics, today extended its family of ultra-compact camcorders with the introduction of two new models, the HMX-U20 and the HMX-U15. Building on the success of the Samsung HMX-U10, the new HMX-U20 and HMX-U15 bring new features and functionality to Samsung&#8217;s ultra-compact camcorder family, such as a built-in USB connection, which now makes it easier than ever to not only record, but share full HD video with others. Adding even more, the new HMX-U20 now puts a true 3x optical zoom in the palm of consumers&#8217; hands, allowing for additional creativity when recording life&#8217;s special memories. Both the HMX-U20 and HMX U15 will be on display during PMA 2010, February 21-23, in the Samsung booth, <a href=\"http:\/\/gizmodo.com\/tag\/2227\/\" class=\"posthashtag\">#2227<\/a>, in the Anaheim Convention Center.<br \/>\n&#8220;Thanks to consumers&#8217; demand for portability and ease-of-use, the ultra-compact camcorder category has exploded in growth,&#8221; said Mr. SangRyong Kim, Senior Vice President of Camcorder Team, Samsung Electronics. &#8220;The new HMX U20 and HMX-U15 offer not only portability and ease-of-use but also a number of versatile features like time-lapse recording that allow users to easily capture and share life&#8217;s important moments the way they see them.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>High-Quality Video and Digital Stills<br \/>\nThe HMX-U20 and HMX-U15 come fully equipped with high-performing 1\/2.3 inch CMOS sensors which help capture stunning, 1920&#215;1080 full HD resolution video (30p \/ H.264). In addition, the ultra compact HMX-U20 and HMX-U15 also boast impressive digital still image capability. With the HMX U20, consumers can capture 10 mega-pixel digital still images, while the HMX-U15 shoots 14 mega-pixel digital still images. This impressive digital still capability eliminates the need for consumers to carry a separate digital camera as everything they&#8217;ll need is in one, ultra-compact device. The camcorders also include Hyper Digital Image Stabilization to help produce blur-free video and the HMX U20 adds even more versatility with a true 3x optical zoom. Consumers can also get creative with their video thanks to fun and unique features such as time lapse recording, which allows users to program the camcorder to record at a pre-set interval of one image every one, five, 10 or 30 seconds. Time lapse recording is especially useful for condensing extremely long events, such as rolling clouds on a sunny day, into a short, easy to-view video.<\/p>\n<p>Easy Connectivity<br \/>\nThe HMX-U20&#8217;s and HMX-U15&#8217;s built-in, swing-out style USB connection gives users the ability to forego having to always carry a separate USB cable to connect and upload footage to a computer. The built-in USB connection can also recharge the camcorder&#8217;s battery, eliminating the need to transport a separate charger while on-the-go. Furthermore, the HMX-U20 and HMX-U15 offer HDMI connectivity, allowing consumers to enjoy their full HD video on their HDTV.<br \/>\nThe HMX-U20 and HMX-U15 also feature Samsung&#8217;s play edit sharing program, called intelli studio. This intuitive program allows consumers to turn any computer into a mobile studio, giving them the ability to edit and play their video without having to install supporting software. Sharing is also simplified thanks to a one-touch &#8220;upload&#8221; button on the HMX-U20 and HMX-U15. When connected to a computer with an internet connection, the one-touch &#8220;upload&#8221; button links directly to popular destinations such as YouTube\u2122, reducing the number of steps needed to upload footage to content sharing Web sites.<br \/>\nDesigned for Portability and Comfort<br \/>\nThe Samsung HMX-U20 and HMX-U15 are extremely portable with dimensions of just 2.1&#8243; x .61&#8243; x 4.09&#8243;. In addition to their compact size, the HMX-U20 and HMX-U15 are also highlighted by a unique design that&#8217;s as ergonomic as it is stylish. Designed to make the camcorders more comfortable to hold, the camcorders&#8217; bodies are angled at seven degrees which encourages a more natural grip reducing overall stress on the user&#8217;s wrist and arm.<br \/>\nSpecifications<br \/>\nHMX-U15 HMX-U20<br \/>\nImage Sensor \u2022 1\/2.3&#8243; CMOS \u2022 1\/2.3&#8243; CMOS<br \/>\nLens \u2022 1X, Auto Focus \u2022 3X Optical Zoom<br \/>\nLCD \u2022 2-inch LCD \u2022 2-inch LCD<br \/>\nImage Stabilizer \u2022 Hyper Digital Image Stabilization \u2022 Hyper Digital Image Stabilization<br \/>\nMemory \u2022 SD\/SDHC \u2022 SD\/SDHC<br \/>\nInterface \u2022 USB 2.0 (swing-out)<br \/>\n\u2022 HDMI \u2022 USB 2.0 (swing-out)<br \/>\n\u2022 HDMI<br \/>\nUnique Features \u2022 1920&#215;1080 Full-HD Video<br \/>\n\u2022 14MP Digital Stills<br \/>\n\u2022 H.264 Video Format<br \/>\n\u2022 Ultra-Compact Design<br \/>\n\u2022 Seven Degree Angled Grip<br \/>\n\u2022 HDMI Connectivity<br \/>\n\u2022 Built-in USB (swing-out)<br \/>\n\u2022 USB Charging<br \/>\n\u2022 Hyper Digital Image Stabilization<br \/>\n\u2022 Built-In intelli-studio2.0 Software<br \/>\n\u2022 One-Touch Upload to YouTube \u2022 1920&#215;1080 Full-HD Video<br \/>\n\u2022 3x Optical Zoom<br \/>\n\u2022 H.264 Video Format<br \/>\n\u2022 8MP &#038; 10MP Digital Still<br \/>\n\u2022 Ultra-Compact Design<br \/>\n\u2022 Seven Degree Angled Grip<br \/>\n\u2022 HDMI Connectivity<br \/>\n\u2022 Built-in USB (swing-out)<br \/>\n\u2022 USB Charging<br \/>\n\u2022 Hyper Digital Image Stabilization<br \/>\n\u2022 Built-In intelli-studio2.0 Software<br \/>\n\u2022 One-Touch Upload to YouTube<br \/>\nColor \u2022 Black, Silver, Blue, Red Black, Silver, Blue, Red<br \/>\nAvailability Spring 2010 Spring 2010<br \/>\nPricing $229.99 $249.99<br \/>\n* Specifications are subject to change without notice.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><br clear=\"both\" style=\"clear: both;\"\/><br \/>\n<br clear=\"both\" style=\"clear: both;\"\/><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/ads.pheedo.com\/click.phdo?s=d5b030639aa16418089b84d6489b04a2&#038;p=1\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" style=\"border: 0;\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/ads.pheedo.com\/img.phdo?s=d5b030639aa16418089b84d6489b04a2&#038;p=1\"\/><\/a><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" height=\"0\" width=\"0\" border=\"0\" style=\"display:none\" src=\"http:\/\/a.rfihub.com\/eus.gif?eui=2226\"\/><\/p>\n<div class=\"feedflare\">\n<a href=\"http:\/\/feeds.gawker.com\/~ff\/gizmodo\/full?a=SWK-VTnvOEw:_il09-NidgA:H0mrP-F8Qgo\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/feeds.feedburner.com\/~ff\/gizmodo\/full?d=H0mrP-F8Qgo\" border=\"0\"><\/img><\/a> <a href=\"http:\/\/feeds.gawker.com\/~ff\/gizmodo\/full?a=SWK-VTnvOEw:_il09-NidgA:yIl2AUoC8zA\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/feeds.feedburner.com\/~ff\/gizmodo\/full?d=yIl2AUoC8zA\" border=\"0\"><\/img><\/a> <a href=\"http:\/\/feeds.gawker.com\/~ff\/gizmodo\/full?a=SWK-VTnvOEw:_il09-NidgA:D7DqB2pKExk\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/feeds.feedburner.com\/~ff\/gizmodo\/full?i=SWK-VTnvOEw:_il09-NidgA:D7DqB2pKExk\" border=\"0\"><\/img><\/a> <a href=\"http:\/\/feeds.gawker.com\/~ff\/gizmodo\/full?a=SWK-VTnvOEw:_il09-NidgA:V_sGLiPBpWU\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/feeds.feedburner.com\/~ff\/gizmodo\/full?i=SWK-VTnvOEw:_il09-NidgA:V_sGLiPBpWU\" border=\"0\"><\/img><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/feeds.feedburner.com\/~r\/gizmodo\/full\/~4\/SWK-VTnvOEw\" height=\"1\" width=\"1\"\/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Samsung has updated their HMX-U10 with two new compact camcorders, the HMX-U20 and the HMX-U15. Both shoot 1080p video and feature time lapse recording, but bumping up to the U20 gets you 3x optical zoom. 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