The entry-level camera phone featuring a dedicated video camera key has been released for “recording life’s special moments.” Sony Ericsson today announced the S312 with it all just one click away.

The S312 is directed towards a younger demographic of phone user hoping to grab a quick snap. The S312 includes a handy 2 megapixel camera with 2.5x digital zoom. Additional options include the ability to record YouTube videos with the dedicated video camera key. Making the model even more camera-phone-friendly is included applications for touching up photos and uploading them to the web.

Looking at a release this quarter, Sony Ericsson stated in a Press Release that the model “also allows you to get organised and keep track of your hectic lifestyle by ensuring that you never miss another birthday or appointment again – store all you important dates, add reminders – then sit back and relax.” The model comes with the accessory of ‘clip on handsfree bluetooth’ as well as the specifics of:

• Size: 100 x 46 x 12.5 mm
• Weight: 80 grams
• Colours: Dawn Blue or Honey Silver
• Main screen: 262,144 colour TFT, scratch-resistant
• Resolution: 176 x 220 pixels
• Size: 2.0 inches
• Phone memory: Up to 15MB
• Memory card support: Memory Stick Micro (M2)
• Talk time GSM/GPRS/EDGE: Up to 8 hrs
• Standby time GSM/GPRS/EDGE: Up to 400 hrs

[via Sony Ericsson]