January 7, 2009 2:30 PM PST

The TL100: Samsung's 12-megapixel credit-card-sized camera

by Joshua Goldman

(Credit: Samsung)

The Samsung TL100 is just a basic ultracompact point-and-shoot with not much going on except its small size. The 12-megapixel camera is just 3.7 inches wide by 2.2 inches high by 0.6 inch deep.

Like any decent point-and-shoot camera in its class, the TL100 has a largish LCD at 2.7 inches and a 3x optical zoom. It also has the shooting options currently in vogue: face, smile, and blink detection, auto scene recognition, and full-resolution ISO settings up to 1600.

It's reasonably priced for the specs, too, and will be available for purchase starting in April 2009.

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Josh Goldman is a senior editor for CNET Reviews, covering digital cameras, camcorders, and related accoutrements. His ego is too big for this little box. E-mail Josh.
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by lycosman January 12, 2009 12:22 PM PST
TL100 looks simple design and easy to use.
It's a real point and shoot type camera and it's featuring is not bad.
Price range would be major buying point.
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