Storage are getting bigger, whilst picture and video files are getting bigger in file size... whilst expandable memory is getting bigger and cheaper! How soon before you are faced with the prospects of paying for more storage space or having to delete / transfer files to recover space as opposed to just getting a larger and cheaper expandable card!
I see the lack of expandable memory as a major factor for me when choosing a phone, so sadly I'll not get another Samsung phone without a SD card. It doesn't seem logical for me.