Samsung S15 WiFi HD Camcorder with 32GB Built-in SSE Memory & 15x Optical Zoom

by Samsung

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 5.1 x 2.6 x 2.7 inches ; 1 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 4.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00347A6SM
• Item model number: HMX-S15BN/XAA
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #6,263 in Camera & Photo (See Top 100 in Camera & Photo)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: June 4, 2010

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

The new Samsung HMX-S15 and HMX-S16 are the world’s first to offer both built-in Wi‑Fi and DLNA connectivity. The HMX-S15 and HMXS16 feature Samsung AllShare, which allows consumers to easily access, manage and share content including their full-HD videos across other DLNA certified devices. With the integrated Wi-Fi connectivity, consumers can now forego having to connect any cables to enjoy their HD video or digital still images in amazing clarity on their HDTV or computer. Consumers can also take advantage of built-in HDMI connectivity to view their content on devices that may not be DLNA certified simply by connecting to the source via an HDMI cable. 

Powerful Schneider Optics and 3.5-inch Touch-Screen LCDs 

Samsung’s S-Series incorporate world renowned Schneider optics. Each S-Series camcorder boasts a powerful Schneider Kreuznach Varioplan-HD lens with Samsung’s 18x Intelli‑Zoom. Significantly more reliable than a standard digital zoom which negatively affects the quality of the image, Samsung’s new Intelli-Zoom allows users to go beyond the camcorders’ 15x optical zooms without sacrificing image quality. The S-Series’ Kreuznach Varioplan-HD lenses are also paired with Optical Stabilization to help reduce image blur and shaky video, which can be especially helpful when using the camcorders’ full optical zooms.  The Samsung S‑Series camcorders also enhance the user experience with large 3.5-inch wide touch-screen LCDs which house a 3D graphic user interface (GUI). The ultra-bright, swiveling, WVGA LCDs and GUI not only offer fascinating visual effects but grant users uncomplicated, intuitive and easy access to all of the camcorders’ advanced functions.

With the 3.5" touch screen LCD display, catch more of the action and guarantee that the entire image is recorded.

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Innovative New Video Processor and CMOS Sensor

Samsung’s full-HD S-Series camcorders are highlighted by a revolutionary new BSI CMOS imaging sensor designed to absorb more light than other conventional sensors and deliver unprecedented low-light performance. The new BSI CMOS sensor is further enhanced by Samsung’s proprietary new Victoria Engine video processor designed specifically to optimize performance of HD camcorders. Samsung’s new Victoria Engine video processor offers a 3D noise reduction filter that efficiently suppresses noise while preserving details and edges resulting in crisp video and still image quality.  The Victoria Engine also expands the range of color expression and improves video quality with the help of other video processing modules such as contrast, white tone and color tone enhancement. Amazingly, despite all of its advanced features, the Victoria Engine draws a minimal amount of power thanks to 45 nano chip fabrication technology, drastically extending the camcorders’ battery life to more than two hours.

The S15 delivers movies that are clear, sharp and totally focused every time.

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Samsung’s SSD Technology

With super storage, super speed, and super security, the SSD (Solid State Drive) outperforms other camcorders with ease, allowing you the freedom to make memories that last more than a lifetime.

Samsung’s S-Series camcorders utilize internal Solid State Drives (SSD), which offer a substantial advantage over Hard Disk Drives (HDD) in digital camcorders. First introduced in Samsung’s full-HD H-Series camcorders, SSD technology provides consumers with better performance and greater durability than other forms of internal memory. In comparison to HDD, Samsung’s SSD technology is more lightweight and compact, operates silently with very low heat emission, and features no moving parts, which significantly reduces overall power consumption and enhances reliability. The absence of moving parts makes SSD technology more durable and resistant to shock and vibrations, which pose a considerable threat to the performance of HDD‑based digital camcorders. Additionally, Samsung’s SSD technology is faster than HDD, including quicker boot-up and read/write speeds which is required for the amount of data recorded in full‑HD resolution. Samsung’s HMX-S16 offers an internal 64GB SSD while the HMX‑S15 offers an internal 32GB SSD. Both camcorders also allow consumers to expand memory capacity using an SD/SDHC memory card. The HMX‑S10 does not feature internal SSD memory and requires the use of a SD/SDHC memory card.

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Unique Features

The S-Series camcorders offer a variety of unique features such as a flash to help capture 10 mega-pixel digital still images, storyboard printing and the ability to shoot in super‑slow motion with speeds of 300 fps at a resolution of 368x208 and 600 fps at a resolution of 192x112. The S‑Series camcorders also are equipped with high-definition time lapse recording, which gives consumers the ability to truly experiment with their creativity. When shooting in the time lapse recording mode, the camcorder will record a single image at an interval pre-selected by the user, either one, three, five, 10, 15, or 30 seconds, and will save each image as one single movie file.

For the modern mobile lifestyle, the Samsung S15's Intelli-studio software is built-in, giving you the freedom to play, edit and share files on any PC.

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Specifications

	HMX-S10	HMX-S15	HMX-S16
Image Sensor	1/2.3” -  10 mega-pixel BSI CMOS	1/2.3” -  10 mega-pixel BSI CMOS	1/2.3” -  10 mega-pixel BSI CMOS
Lens	·    Schneider Kreuznach Varioplan-HD ·    18x Intelli-Zoom / 15x optical zoom	·    Schneider Kreuznach Varioplan-HD ·    18x Intelli-Zoom / 15x optical zoom	·    Schneider Kreuznach Varioplan-HD ·    18x Intelli-Zoom / 15x optical zoom
Image Stabilizer	Optical	Optical	Optical
Memory	SD/SDHC card	·   32GB Internal SSD    ·   SD/SDHC card	·   64GB Internal SSD   ·   SD/SDHC card
Video Resolution	·   1920x1080/60i ·   1920x1080/30p ·   1280x720/60p ·   720x480/60P	·   1920x1080/60i ·   1920x1080/30p ·   1280x720/60p ·   720x480/60P	·   1920x1080/60i ·   1920x1080/30p ·   1280x720/60p ·   720x480/60P
Unique Features	·   H.264 compression ·   HD Time-lapse recording ·   BSI CMOS Sensor ·   Victoria Engine Processor ·   10 MP digital stills ·   3D GUI ·   Super Slow Motion ·   Storyboard Printing	·   Wi-Fi / DLNA Connectivity ·   H.264 compression ·   HD Time-lapse recording ·   BSI CMOS Sensor ·   Victoria Engine Processor ·   10 MP digital stills ·   3D GUI ·   Super Slow Motion ·   Storyboard Printing	·   Wi-Fi / DLNA Connectivity ·   H.264 compression ·   HD Time-lapse recording ·   BSI CMOS Sensor ·   Victoria Engine Processor ·   10 MP digital stills ·   3D GUI ·   Super Slow Motion ·   Storyboard Printing

* Specifications are subject to change without notice.

Product Description

The best way to relive special moments is by watching them in amazing high definition on your HDTV. The best way to do this is with the Samsung HMX-S15 camcorder. Record full HD (1920x1080i resolution) content for breathtaking images in brilliant color. It also includes 18x optical zoom so you can get close to the action and optical image stabilizer for blur-free video.

Full HD 1080p Playback
Now you can enjoy your homemade movies in brilliant high-definition resolution. 1080p up-conversion lets you take full advantage of your HDTV or HD monitor by sending high resolution signals to it. Simply connect your camcorder to either of them with an HDMI cable and youll see lifelike, vivid visuals and crystal-clear details.

3.5" Touch Screen
You'll never miss a shot with the 3.5" touch screen LCD display. Catch more of the action and guarantee that the entire image is recorded.

Smart OIS
Shoot your high quality masterpieces with the high performance lens and with our SmartOptical Image Stabilizer, which improves on existing OIS by allowing the camera lens to shift over a wider range of motion. This allows the camcorder to compensate for greater degrees of camera shake. Have unsteady hands? Calm your nerves. The S10 delivers movies that are clear, sharp and totally focused every time.

Intelli - Studio
For the modern mobile lifestyle, the Samsung S15's Intelli-studio software is built-in, giving you the freedom to play, edit and share files on any PC. As soon as the Samsung S15 is connected to a PC via USB, Intelli-studio runs automatically.

Wireless Connection (Wi-Fi/DLNA)
Videos and Photos can be transferred to a PC or TV through a Wi-Fi (DLNA) connection.

USB Charging
With the S15, you're not restricted to charging with a DC adaptor. You can just as easily plug it into any USB port to get the boost you need. And

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent camcorder, November 15, 2011

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Cinephile "Tania" - See all my reviews

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Since more than 30 years I use do make vidéos, first with VHS (big camcorder),than wih cassettes and differents type of camcorders.
The SAMSUNG S15 Wifi HD is the Best camcorder I ever had. Excellente quality, pictures clear, easy to make DVD. Small, but not too small, I think it's the Best in this price.

4 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Samsung S15 Great Camcorder, June 24, 2010

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I purchase this camcorder yesterday. This one was bundle with plenty of features.
I loved this camcorder. easy to use and nice navigation menus.