Samsung’s HMX-U20 HD pocket video recorder is a new slim-line model has enough goods packed under its hood to deliver optical zoom and full HD recording — it’s enough to make other pocket camcorder makers rethink their own offerings.

Before the HMX-U20 HD pocket camcorder was announced, the preferred slim video recorder was probably Sanyo’s Xacti — but the HMX-U20 has everything it takes to steal the Xacti’s thunder. It shoots an impressive 1080p at 30fps, and shoots 10-megapixel stills. You’ll also have an HDMI port to work with, to see your shots and videos on your flatscreen.

The HMX-U20 also has a 2-inch LCD screen at the back, and has the option of shooting time-lapse photos.

You can get your own HMX-U20 this Spring at a price tag of $249.99, but if you want to save $20, you can opt for the HMX-U15 variant instead. The HMX-U15 can capture stills of up to 14 megapixels, but won’t have the optical zoom. Not sure whether the $20 is worth the tradeoff, but the prices MAY change before the release date.

Via: Electric Pig