Samsung SMX-K40 and SMX-K45 Entry-Level Camcorders Announced [HD Video Recording in Your Palm]

Samsung is taking on the easy HD concept with their new Samsung SMX-K40 and SMX-K45 entry-level camcorders the company have just announced today. Both models come in the palmcorder format, can record up to 720 x 480 resolution (that’s nearly full-HD video quality), feature 65x “Intelli-Zoom” (52x optical zoom) lenses, optical image stabilization to capture the moment even if your hands are shaking and a HDMI port to connect to your HDTV.

Although they pack similar features, the difference between the two is that Samsung SMX-K40 would require you to bring your own SD or SDHC card and hook it up, while Samsung SMX-K45 comes with a 32 GB SSD to keep your holiday memories or your voyeurist mountainering. Other than these, the cameras also pack a 2.7-inch LCD screen, USB charging and upload-to-YouTube functionality.

Priced at $329.99 and $499.99 for the SSD version, both the Samsung SMX-K40 and the SMX-K45 are going to start shipping this August.