Samsung digital cameras are popular for their styling, user friendly handling and impeccable technology. Samsung digital cameras may be classified as NV series, I series, S series, L series, WB series, PL series, ES series and ST series. Each of the series is described below:

ST and PL Series:
The ST and PL series of Samsung digital cameras combine style with the most recent technological innovations for an improved photo taking experience. The Pl series and ST series of Samsung digital cameras are equipped with beauty shot technology that conceals blemishes and dark circles making the picture look perfect. Pl series and ST series are one of the recent entrants into Samsung’s catalogue and are equipped with Samsung’s Smart Auto feature which allows cameras to automatically select one of the 11 scene modes best suited for the environment.

NV Series:
The NV series from Samsung cameras stand for New Vision. This is an all black series of digital cameras that are included in the premium category. Equipped with new interface and enhanced features, the Samsung NV Series add a whole new dimension to digital photography. Samsung NV3 also doubles as a digital camcorder.

I Series:
I series Samsung Cameras comprise the i8 and 185 digital cameras with 3x and 5x optical zoom respectively. MP3 player, portable multimedia player and text viewer are the significant features in the Samsung I series which is loaded with other entertainment features.

S Series:
Samsung Cameras in the S series are the point and shoot type. They are easy to use and equipped with user friendly technology. The resolution in pixels of this series, range from 4 MP to 10.2 MP and their affordability makes it an ideal buy for beginners. The soft features include self portrait function, face detection and function -description technologies.

ES Series:
This is a range of quintessential point and shoots digital camera with ease of use and affordable pricing which makes it ideal for amateur photographers.

L Series:
Cameras from this series are most suitable for family events. It is slim and light, bringing to you the best in technology. The Samsung L-Series digital cameras are well known for their Digital Image Stabilization and Intelligent Face Recognition. The recent models share 3x optical zoom. The face detection technology is apt for image quality portraits. It detects the face and adjusts autofocus and auto exposure. This is exemplified by models namely L100, L200, L 210 and L 830.In addition to the soft features of the S series, advanced recording and editing features on all the L models make this range apt for movie shooters.

WB Series:
Ideal for photography enthusiasts who wish to click advanced pictures, the WB series is packed with innovative features. This range comprises high zoom digital cameras. If advanced photography with simple handling is your lookout then the WB series of Samsung digital cameras is the right choice.

Besides the above mentioned range of Samsung cameras there is the digital SLR and high end cameras. The digital SLR series comprise the GX models which have professional single lens cameras. It is best suited for beginners as well as professionals. Its user friendly features make it an ideal buy for family use as well. Besides this, the high end series include the PRO 815 which is appropriate for complex and advanced photography without being complex in functionality.

Samsung digital cameras are indeed a boon to enthusiastic photographers who take up photography either as a hobby or profession. The wide range of models and the easy availability of accessories add to its growing popularity. If you have been contemplating buying a digital camera then Samsung cameras are indeed a commendable buy.

PL70 The PL70 comes with a 12.2-megapixel sensor, capturing stills and 720p HD video through a wide-angle 28mm lens with 5x optical zoom and displaying them for your pleasure on the 3-inch, 230K colour, LCD screen on the back. It measures 95.8mm × 59.5mm × 23.9mm, comes in black, silver, red or pink and gives you 11 scene modes to play with as well as an intelligent auto mode that will make the choice for you. Naturally, there’s image stabilisation, whether you’re in optical or digital zoom modes, and it comes with all the usual beauty shot, smile shot, face detection, blink detection and self portrait modes that most good compacts have these days to help you get the results you’re after. A very reasonable £199 from August. PL55 Essentially the same beast as its bigger brother here but no HD video shooting mode. You can still capture moving footage but only in 640 x 480 MPEGS rather than the H.264 encoding on the PL70.

That brings the price down to £149 but you also switch to a standard, non-wide, 35mm lens and a smaller 2.7-inch LCD and I’m not sure that’s worth the saving. However, if you are on a budget, you can pick up this 97mm x 59mm x 24.5mm model in either black, silver, red or blue from next month. ES17

The baby of today’s three is the £89 Samsung ES17. Just face detection and beauty shot to play with but a reasonable enough 12.2-megapixel sensor and 3x optical zoom. There’s still image stabilisation, not that you’ll really need it at that magnification, and although you’ll get more functionality on a cameraphone these days, they ES17 will probably still give you a better picture. You get what you pay for. Samsung