12 megapixel camera phone with high-resolution video recording, Samsung Pixon12 / 02.06.2009 04:55

The possibility to capture 12 megapixel images on a digital camera is still pretty rare. Not to mention camera phones whose picture size tends to be around 3 and 5 megapixels. Samsung, however, has introduced a phone with 12 megapixel image sensor. Yet, we are more excited about the product's capability to record high-resolution videos than its high number of megapixels.

The Samsung Pixon12 (model number M8910) can record video in 720x480 pixel resolution at 30 frames per second. It is a remarkable achievement for a mobile phone. The resolution and frame rate are better than in most digital cameras. When framing a shot, advanced auto-focus system lets you point an object on the screen. Then, the lens will follow the object automatically keeping focus on it (or him or her). In addition to the 12 megapixel image sensor with 28mm macro lens, the large touch screen on the Pixon 12 will draw attention. The 3.1-inch touch screen is built on OLED-technology, allowing bright and high-contrast display of photos and videos.

The Samsung Pixon12 comes with plenty of other advanced features, like Wi-Fi for high-speed Internet access via hotspots, GPS receiver for navigation in Google Maps, Share Pix for uploading photos and videos, FM radio, Microsoft ActiveSync, Bluetooth, USB, and microSD memory card slot. The Pixon12 is compatible with GSM and 3G UMTS mobile networks.

Another camera phone that lets you capture 12 megapixel photos is the Sony Ericsson Satio. It's so easy to get excited in the megapixel race that we'd like to remind everyone that the high number of megapixels doesn't automatically mean high-quality photos. The number of pixels only specifies the size of an image, not its sharpness, colors, focus, or anything else related to the image quality.

kingsley 09.06.2009 07:34

I am interested in the SAMSUNG PIXON(MODEL NUMBER M8910).what is price of getting one and the shipment cost.

ari 10.06.2009 00:06

The Samsung Pixon12 will be available in a number of EU countries in June. Then, Samsung will launch it in other markets. If you want yours now, try for instance expansys.com

PRASUN ADHVARYYU 15.06.2009 09:49

I am a fan of samsung mobile & looking after SAMSUNG PIXON (MODEL NO.-M8910) I can only say that I am spellbound. I would like to get it first.