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Samsung PL120

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User ratings:
42
4.1 out of 5
42 user ratings
5 stars
26 %
4 stars
59 %
3 stars
11 %
2 stars
2 %
1 stars
0 %
Editorial reviews:
9
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3.1 out of 5
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4 stars
66 %
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Pros

  • Edges are sharp and contrast is good
  • the colours are realistic and the sensor has a decent dynamic range
  • picture quality and portability

Cons

  • it could be worth a punt
  • Does the Samsung PL120 have Weather Sealing
  • Does the Samsung PL120 have Touch Screen

Key specs

  • CCD
  • 6.17x4.55 mm
  • 14 Mpx
  • 4608, 3456 px
  • 3.3
  • Centre weighted Auto Focus, Face tracking, Multi Point Auto Focus, Single Auto Focus
  • 2.7 in
  • no

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Samsung PL120 - Pros & Cons

Samsung PL120

Pros

  • Edges are sharp and contrast is good
  • the colours are realistic and the sensor has a decent dynamic range
  • picture quality and portability
  • The menus are quite well laid out and easy to navigate
  • detail is consistent throughout the image

Cons

  • it could be worth a punt
  • Does the Samsung PL120 have Weather Sealing
  • Does the Samsung PL120 have Touch Screen
  • Lack of a viewfinder can be problematic
  • doesn't have a viewfinder and no option for external viewfinder
  • doesn't have an external flash shoe
  • menu screens are annoying to plough through
  • built-in flash
  • Purple fringing can affect some edges too
  • fairly unremarkable
  • it does not cost you a cent more

Samsung PL120 - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
2.7 in
Best:
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Screen size: 6.7 in
IconISO maximum
3200
Best:
Pentax KP
ISO maximum: 819200
IconEffective pixels
14 Mpx
Best:
Hasselblad H6D-100c
Effective pixels: 100 Mpx
IconMax resolution
4608 x 3456 px
Best:
Leica M11
Max resolution: 9528 x 6328 px

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Samsung PL120 - Full Specifications

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Sensor
Sensor typeCCD
Sensor size0.24 in
Effective pixels14.0 Mpx
Image ratio w:h
  • 4:3
  • 16:9
  • 3:2
Max resolution4608 x 3456 px
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Optics and focus
Optical zoom5.0 x
Digital zoom5.0 x
Minimum aperture3.3
Maximum aperture3.3
Focal length equiv26 - 130
Focus adjustmentAuto
Contrast adjustmentyes
Saturation adjustmentyes
Autofocus
  • Centre weighted Auto Focus
  • Face tracking
  • Multi Point Auto Focus
  • Single Auto Focus
Manual focusNo
Image stabiliserElectronic
Filter threadno
Folded opticsno
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Photography features
Shooting modes
  • Movie
  • Scene
Camera shutter type
  • Electronic
  • Mechanical
Shutter priorityno
Manual exposure modeno
Exposure compensation plus2
Exposure compensation minus-2
Expousure compensation steps1/3
Self-timer delay10.0 s
Subject / scene modesyes
Built-in flashyes
Flash modes
  • Auto
  • Flash OFF
  • Pre-flash
External flashno
Scene modes
  • Backlight
  • Beach
  • Children
  • Dawn
  • Documents
  • Fireworks
  • Night
  • Snow
Metering modes
  • Multi
  • Center-weighted
  • Spot
3D supportno
Manual settingsno
Face detectionyes
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Audio features
Built-in microphoneyes
Microphone typeMono
Voice recordingyes
Audio systemMono
Supported audio file formatsAAC
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Dimensions
Weight3.88 oz
Width3.7 in
Height2.15 in
Depth0.74 in
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Power
Power source typeBattery
Battery technologyLithium
Rechargeable batteryyes
Battery level indicatoryes
Battery voltage3.7 V
Number of batteries supported1
AC adapter includedyes
On/off switchyes
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Other features
GPSno
Date imprintingyes
Album organizationyes
Energy Star certifiedno
Frameyes
Tripod mounting supportedyes
Image editing modes
  • Crop
  • Resizing
  • Rotating
  • Trimming
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Image
ISO
  • 80
  • 100
  • 200
  • 400
  • 800
  • 1600
  • 3200
  • Auto
ISO Autoyes
ISO minimum80
ISO maximum3200
Maximum image resolution4320 x 3240 px
White balance modes
  • Auto
  • Cloudy
  • Custom modes
  • Daylight
  • Fluorescent
  • Fluorescent H
  • Tungsten
Supported image file formatsJPG
Photo effects
  • Mosaic
  • Negative film
  • Vivid
Image stabilizeryes
Uncompressed formatNo
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Screen and viewfinder
Screen size2.7 in
Articulated LCDno
Screen technologyLCD TFT
Display resolution320 x 240 px
Screen dots230000
Touch screenno
ViewfinderNone
Second displayyes
Second display diagonal1.5 in
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Videography features
Maximum resolution1280 x 720 px
Video recordingyes
Recording resolutions
  • 320 x 240
  • 640 x 480
  • 1280 x 720
HD typeHD
Supported video file formats
  • AVI
  • M-JPEG
Analog signal format system
  • NTSC
  • PAL
Camera playbackMovie
Max frame rate (highest resolution)30.0 fps
Motion JPEG frame rate30.0 fps
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Design
Body typeBridge
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Pink
  • Purple
  • Silver
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Storage
Internal storage30.0 mB
Compatible memory cards
  • MicroSD
  • MicroSDHC
Maximum memory card size8.0 GB
Memory slots1
Storage types
  • microSD
  • microSDHC
  • SD
  • SDHC
Camera file system
  • DCF 2.0
  • DPOF 1.1
  • Exif 2.21
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Connectivity
USB version2.0
DC-in jackyes
PictBridgeyes
NFCno
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)no
AV outputyes

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Samsung PL120 Samsung - Editorial Reviews (9)

3.1
Based on 9 reviews
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  • 1
Samsung PL120 Samsung PL120 review
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TechRadar
Published: 08.09.2011
Samsung PL120 review
4.0

You can take easy self-portraits with the front screen, but is that all a camera needs?

Samsung PL120 Samsung PL120
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CNET
Published: 07.07.2011
Samsung PL120

It would be easy to dismiss the Samsung PL120's dual-screen feature as a gimmick but it's actually pretty useful for taking self-portraits. If that's not something you tend to do, though, there are better cameras available at a similar price.

Samsung PL120 Samsung PL120 camera review
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Samsung PL120 camera review

Test and Review offers various tests and customer product reviews, showing different aspects of the product e.g. features and specifications.

Samsung PL120 Samsung PL120 review
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portablegear.nl
Samsung PL120 review

In het Samsung PL120 productdossier lees je alles over de PL120. Lees wat de PL120 allemaal kan op onze review- en specificatiepagina.

Samsung PL120 Samsung PL120 Review | Photography Blog
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photographyblog.com
Published: 23.09.2011
Samsung PL120 Review | Photography Blog
4.0

The wallet-friendly Samsung PL120 compact camera has an innovative 1.5 inch LCD on the front, useful for composing self-portraits. The 14 megapixel Samsung PL120 also features a 26mm wide-angle 5x zoom lens, 720p HD video, and a range of special effects, and costs £149.99 / $149.99. Read our in-depth Samsung PL120 review to find out if two screens really are better than one...

Samsung PL120 Samsung PL120 / 121
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ProductReview.com.au
Published: 09.02.2012
Samsung PL120 / 121

Samsung PL120 / 121 (Compact Camera): 4 out of 5 stars on Australia's largest opinion site ProductReview.com.au.

Samsung PL120 Samsung PL120 Review | Camera Decision
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Camera Decision
Published: 05.01.2011
Samsung PL120 Review | Camera Decision
1.2

Samsung PL120 is a 14.0MP Ultracompact camera with a 1/2.3-inch sized CCD sensor and lens. Read our PL120 review to find its pros and cons.

Samsung PL120 Samsung PL120 Review @ PhotographyBLOG
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Photoxels
Published: 24.09.2011
Samsung PL120 Review @ PhotographyBLOG

“The Samsung PL120 takes good enough pictures. Don’t expect to be blown away but the pictures are sharp enough, the colours are realistic and the sensor has a decent dynamic range.&#822…

Samsung PL120 Samsung PL120 DualView Camera Review - video Dailymotion
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Samsung PL120 DualView Camera Review - video Dailymotion

This is an unboxing video of a 2View camera PL120 from Samsung. -Features 1.5” Front LCD (2View) - Self Shot, Children Mode, Jump Shot Mode, Timer Mode 26mm Wide angle lens 5X zoom 2.7” Main LCD Smart Filter, Magic Frame, Smart Auto HD Video Recording