Samsung WB5500

Samsung Europe launches the WB5500 digital camera, topping its predecessor, the WB5000 with 2 more megapixels and 2x extra optical zoom. The new WB5500 features a 26x wide-angle optical zoom Schneider-Kreuznach lens (26-676 35mm equiv.), a 1/2.3 inch CCD sensor with a resolution of 14.5 megapixels and sensitivity up to ISO 6400. The camera also allows you to record HD videos with a 720p resolution (1280 x 720 pixels), which can be viewed on television through the integrated HDMI port.

Specifications:

• 1/2.33 CCD Image Sensor

• 13.80 Megapixels

• Maximum Image Size: 4288 x 3216

• 3.0 in. LCD Screen with 230,000 dots

• a 0.24-inch Electronic Viewfinder

• 26x Optical Zoom

• Focal Length Equivalent: 26 - 676mm

• Aperture Range : f/2.8 (W) - f/5.0 (T)

• Sensor-Shift Image Stabilization

• AF Area Modes: Center, Multi, Face Detection, Tracking, Selection

• Manual Focus Possible

• Macro: 0.4″ / 1 cm

• Sensitivity: ISO80 - 6400

• Shutter Speed: 16 - 1/2000 second

• Exposure Modes: Aperture, Shutter, Manual

• Metering: Multi, Spot, Center Weighted, Face Detection

• 11 Scene Modes: Frame Guide, Portrait, Children, Landscape, Close Up, Text, Sunset, Dawn, Backlight, Fireworks, Beach & Snow

• SD/ SDHC, MMC Memory Cards

• Lithium-ion Rechargeable Battery

• 8.0MB Internal Memory

• Dimensions: 4.6 x 3.3 x 3.6 in. / 116 x 83 x 91 mm

• Weight 14.0 oz /396 g

The WB5500 with splendid performance. If you want something special, I strongly recommend the WB5500.