Poor | Average | Good | Excellent | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Screen size | 3 in Best: Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 Screen size: 6.7 in | |||
ISO maximum | 3200 Best: Pentax KP ISO maximum: 819200 | |||
Effective pixels | 16 Mpx Best: Hasselblad H6D-100c Effective pixels: 100 Mpx | |||
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 px Best: Leica M11 Max resolution: 9528 x 6328 px |
Sensor type | CCD |
---|---|
Sensor size | 0.24 in |
Effective pixels | 16.0 Mpx |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 px |
Optical zoom | 5.0 x |
---|---|
Digital zoom | 5.0 x |
Minimum aperture | 3.3 |
Maximum aperture | 3.3 |
Focal length equiv | 26 - 130 |
Focus adjustment | Auto |
Contrast adjustment | yes |
Saturation adjustment | yes |
Autofocus |
|
Manual focus | No |
Number of focus points | 6 |
Image stabiliser | Optical |
Filter thread | no |
Folded optics | no |
Shooting modes |
|
---|---|
Camera shutter type | Electronic |
Shutter priority | no |
Manual exposure mode | no |
Exposure compensation plus | 2 |
Exposure compensation minus | -2 |
Expousure compensation steps | 1/3 |
Self-timer delay |
|
Subject / scene modes | yes |
Built-in flash | yes |
Flash modes |
|
Scene modes |
|
Metering modes |
|
3D support | no |
Manual settings | no |
Built-in microphone | yes |
---|---|
Microphone type | Mono |
Voice recording | yes |
Supported audio file formats | AAC |
Weight | 5.41 oz |
---|---|
Width | 3.75 in |
Height | 2.26 in |
Depth | 0.75 in |
Power source type | Battery |
---|---|
Battery technology | Lithium-Ion |
Battery capacity | 740.0 mAh |
Rechargeable battery | yes |
Number of batteries supported | 1 |
AC adapter included | yes |
GPS | no |
---|---|
Date imprinting | yes |
Album organization | yes |
Frame | yes |
Tripod mounting supported | yes |
Image editing modes |
|
ISO |
|
---|---|
ISO Auto | yes |
ISO minimum | 80 |
ISO maximum | 3200 |
Maximum image resolution | 4608 x 3456 px |
White balance modes |
|
Supported image file formats | JPG |
Photo effects | Negative film |
Image stabilizer | yes |
Supported aspect ratios | 4:3 |
Uncompressed format | No |
Screen size | 3.0 in |
---|---|
Articulated LCD | no |
Screen technology | LCD TFT |
Display resolution | 320 x 240 px |
Screen dots | 230000 |
Touch screen | no |
Viewfinder | None |
Second display | yes |
Second display diagonal | 1.5 in |
Maximum resolution | 1280 x 720 px |
---|---|
Video recording | yes |
Recording resolutions |
|
HD type | HD |
Supported video file formats |
|
Analog signal format system |
|
Camera playback |
|
Max frame rate (highest resolution) | 30.0 fps |
Motion JPEG frame rate | 30.0 fps |
Body type | Compact |
---|---|
Colour of product |
|
Internal storage | 27.0 mB |
---|---|
Compatible memory cards | MicroSDHC |
Maximum memory card size | 8.0 GB |
Memory slots | 1 |
Storage types |
|
Camera file system |
|
HDMI | yes |
---|---|
HDMI ports quantity | 1 |
USB version | 2.0 |
DC-in jack | yes |
PictBridge | yes |
NFC | no |
Wireless network (Wi-Fi) | no |
AV output | yes |
The innovative Samsung PL170 camera has a small 1.5 inch LCD on the front as well as the 3 inch rear screen, which is very useful for composing self-portrait and video. The stylish 16 megapixel Samsung PL170 also features a 26mm wide-angle 5x zoom lens, can record 720p HD video and costs £179.99 / $229.99. Read our in-depth Samsung PL170 review to find out if two screens really are better than one...
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 PL170 is a 16.0MP Ultracompact camera with a 1/2.3-inch sized CCD sensor and lens. Read our PL170 review to find its pros and cons.
You can take easy self-portraits with the front screen, but is that all a camera needs?