Samsung has launched four cameras of the Point-and-shoot variety targeting the American markets. They are the TL34HD, TL9, SL310W and SL201. These are technology marvels and include facilities like video playback via an iPod.

The TL34HD is a 14.7 megapixel camera with a 3-inch touchscreen LCD. It has a 3.6X optical zoom and a Schneider lens with 28mm wide-angle focus length. It is capable of HD video capture and can port it to a HDTV set. The camera is priced at $329.95.

TL9 is a 10 megapixel camera. It has a 5x optical zoom and 2.7 inch LCD screen. It can be used as a portable music player. It will ship in September for a price of $ 279.95.

SL310W has a powerful 13.6 megapixel lens with Dual Image Stabilization. Its lens is 3.6x zoom with 28 mm wide angle. The camera has a 2.7 inch LCD display with a MPEG recording facility. It is priced at $229.95..

The last is a low end camera, SL201. It features 10.2 megapixel lens with 11 scene mode function. Samsung has managed to put a rechargeable lithium-ion battery in such a conservatively priced camera. The SL201 will sell for $169.95.