Olympus TG-1 iHS: compact waterproof OLED display with a 3”

On line store chain Best Buy has emerged a new compact Olympus camera line tought: this is the  TG-1 IHS revealed in this way by a clumsy published promptly removed, it still has completely leaked specifications.

Like the previous  TG-820 , the camera body is  dustproof and waterproof with a tolerance of about 12 meters deep. The new Olympus will rely on the same 12 megapixel CMOS sensor with dual stabilizer Dual IS and a case is particularly resistant to impact (shockproof up to 2 meters in height). The zoom optical 4X is adopted while the large display relies on the quality  OLEDs for its 3 inches and 610 000 points.

The processor is the powerful  TruePic VI with ability to record video in full HD 1080/720p . A provision should also be a GPS in the picture shown below but absent among the technical characteristics "stolen" from the Best Buy site:

• USB 2.0 port
• Allows an easy connection to your computer.
• Memory card slot
• Supports Secure Digital , Secure Digital High Capacity and SDXC formats for storing or Transferring media.
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• 12.0-megapixel 1/2.3 "CMOS image sensor
• Captures high-resolution images up to 3968 x 2976 pixels.
• 4x Optical / 4x total zoom digital/16x
• For precise zooming and accuracy.
• 3 "OLED display
• With 610K dots for clear viewing and easy navigation.
• HD movie mode
• Allows you to capture video clips in 1080p, 720p or VGA resolution.
• VI TruePic image processor
• Helps Ensure clear, detailed images.
• Dual image stabilizer
• Reduces image blur by camera shake and vibration Caused. up to ISO 6400 for improved image capture in low-light conditions.
• Scene modes
• Includes portrait, landscape, night scene, night + portrait, indoor, self-portrait, sunset, fireworks, cuisine, beach & snow, and more. Magic Art filters allow you to get creative with your pictures.
• Burst shooting mode
• Captures up to 3 fps or up to 200 pictures for fast-action shots. Panorama mode allows you to record stunning view shots.
• White balance modes
• Includes cars, overcast, sunlight, tungsten and underwater to keep colors looking natural.
• Built-in auto flash
• With red-eye reduction for natural-looking eyes in portraits.
• Autofocus
• With super macro mode focuses as close as 0.4 "for clear photos up close.
• Water-, freeze-, crush-, shock-and dust-resistant design

 Still no indication of price and availability, we will update the article as soon as we have more details.  on | source

Samsung front of Apple in the results of Q1 2012 seconds IDC

IDC has made ​​public the latest statistics on the global market for large mobile phone manufacturers and for the period Q1 2012. Samsung has seen tremendous growth, and if Apple in the same period last year was still leading in the number of devices shipped worldwide, today the situation is quite the opposite. During the first quarter, Samsung shipped 42.2 million smartphones around the world, gaining a market share of 29.1%.Apple has shipped 35.1 million instead of the iPhone reaching just behind with 24.2% market share.

 

In Q1 2011 the situation was almost reversed with 11.5 million devices shipped by Samsung and Apple, which still maintained its leadership with its 18.6 million iPhone.

The analyst Ramon Llamas said of the data obtained:

In the first quarter of Apple and Samsung have experienced a growth in smartphones and devices very close, with the launch of the iPhone 4S in other key markets such as China and Samsung, which has continued to ride the crest of a wave thanks to the success Notes from the Galaxy and the Galaxy line in general.

Further down in the table compiled by IDC are Nokia in third place with its 11.9 million smart phones but a sharp drop of over 50% over the same period last year and finally, RIM and HTC are going through a period of particularly rosy by clocking on both the minus sign on shipping terminals in the global market.

Note: Data refer to Smartphones and therefore are not taken into account the phones "classics".  by