0 Samsung announced new Smart Cameras at CES - 2013

Samsung announced the launch of new Smart Cameras, which include the WB250F/WB200F, theWB800F, WB30F, DV150F and ST150F.

Samsung today introduced another nine new models to add to its stable of compact shooters.

Samsung WB250F

Similar to the previous year, Samsung continues to tout Wi-Fi as the key feature in its latest range of smart cameras. Six new cameras (WB250F/WB200F, WB800F, WB30F, DV150F and ST150F) will sport the Smart Camera 2.0 feature which adds improved Wi-Fi-enabled functionality such as Auto Share for quick uploading (or backing up) of images from the camera to a smartphone as well as support for the Smart Camera app (for both Android and iOS smartphone users). The app is said to be designed for users to control, share and back-up images shot using compatible Samsung cameras.

Samsung WB2100

Also unveiled at the company's CES press conference are three new non-Wi-Fi cameras--the WB2100, ST72 and ES95.

 Camera users, who appreciate the simplicity of the panoramic shooting mode on the iPhone, will be pleased to find a similar feature called Live Panorama on some of the latest offerings such as the ST72 and ST150F.

Quick summary of Samsung's new cameras:

 *. WB250F - A 14.2-megapixel (CMOS) camera with 18x optical zoom, 24mm wide-angle lens and a hybrid (touchscreen and buttons) user interface.

 *. WB200F - Similar features as the WB250Fexcept that it comes with a 14.2-megapixel CCD sensor instead.

 *. WB800F --A 16.3-megapixel (BSI CMOS) camera with 21x optical zoom and a hybrid (touchscreen and buttons) user interface.

 *. WB30F - A long-zoom compact with 10x optical zoom, 24mm wide-angle lens anda slim profile.

 *. DV150F - Dual-screen (one front, one back) compact camera with a 16.2-megapixel (CCD) sensor, F2.5 25mm lens and 5x optical zoom.

 *. ST150F - Compact camera with a 16.2-megapixel (CCD) sensor, F2.5 25mm lens and 5x optical zoom.

 *. WB2100 --Ultra-zoom version of the WB800F with 35x optical zoom, sans the onboard Wi-Fi.

 *. ST72 --Has pretty much the same basic features as the ST150F, except for the onboard Wi-Fi.

 *. ES95 --Entry-level version of the ST72 with a smaller 2.7-inch screen.

Looking at the avalanche of new cameras from Samsung, we can't help but feel that while the company clearly believes in offering a wide range of choices for users, it can certainly do better to simplify and align the model names of its cameras.

Samsung WB2100

 There is no word on when or which of the new Samsung cameras will make their way to Asia.