Samsung two mini-camcorder

Samsung announced two new mini-camcorder. The HMX-U20 does have a couple of innovative features. Have USB connection both have image stabilization, and more importantly, the U20 has a 3x optical zoom.The U15 doesn’t, but it adds the ability to take still pictures. Both camcorders sport 1/2.3″ CMOS sensors, with the U15 shooting 14MP stills and the U20 shooting (presumably better) 10MP stills with 3x optical zoom-action. Both offer 2″ LCD screens, HDMI connectivity, and image stabilization technology.

The general specs are still the same, 2-inch LCD, recording resolution is still 1920×1080, and the U20 and U15 are available in either blue, red, silver, or black.

The HMX-U20 (with the 3x optical zoom) said to be $249, and the U15 (with 10mp stills) said to be $229. Available this spring.