Samsung, one of the global leaders in camera device manufacturing has made an official announcement about it’s new advanced HZ Series digital camera, called Samsung HZ25W (WB5000). Samsung HZ25W or Samsung WB5000 has been equipped with a compact 12.5MP digital camera that features an unrivaled Schneider-KREUZNACH 26mm wide angle lens with 24x optical zoom, manual focusing enabled with capability of shooting in RAW format.

Reid Sullivan, senior vice president of audio/video and digital imaging marketing at Samsung Electronics, America said, “Photographers of all skill levels are going to be drawn to the HZ25W’s features. The versatility of the lens gives any user, whether you’re a soccer mom on the sidelines or an enthusiast looking to create a stunning image, the ability to be prepared for just about any shooting scenario. Serious shooters will gravitate toward the HZ25W’s aperture and shutter priority modes as well as full manual control and RAW support. For the entry-level shooter, Samsung’s Smart Auto takes simplicity to a new level, ensuring a great shot every time without having to be concerned about camera settings.”

Samsung HZ25W (Samsung WB5000) Features

1. 12.5 megapixel camera with 26mm wide‑angle Schneider-KREUZNACH lens and 24x optical zoom
2. 3-inch TFT LCD display (230k) and 0.24-inch color electronic viewfinder
3. Dual Image Stabilization to reduce blur
4. RAW (DNG 1.1) supports maximum detailing
5. 720p HD video recording capability (H.264 compression)
6. Smart Face Recognition, Face Detection, Smile Shot, Blink Detection and Beauty Shot features
7. Easy-to-use Smart dial to navigate through menu options
8. Advanced Smart Auto shooting mode to take the best possible shot
9. Smart Album organizes users’ digital images automatically
10. Camera measures 116 x 83 x 91 mm only

You can buy Samsung HZ25W for $400 and this Samsung HZ series digital camera phone will be available in all leading stores from October, this year.