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Samsung PL20

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User ratings:
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4.2 out of 5
42 user ratings
5 stars
40 %
4 stars
45 %
3 stars
11 %
2 stars
2 %
1 stars
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Editorial reviews:
6
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6 editorial reviews
This is a new slim camera PL20. It has 14.2 Mega Pixels, 27mm Wide-Angle Lens, 5x Optical Zoom, DIS Mode, Smart Auto, Smart Filter, 2.7" LCD and ISO 1600. Provided by Samsung Electronics Co.,Ltd.Read more
Samsung PL20 review, find out how the PL20 stacks up against the competition in our real-world review with in-depth image quality comparisons.Read more
The PL20 by Samsung is a point-and-shoot camera that boasts a 14 megapixel sensor, 5x zoom, 24.5 millimeter lens and 720p HD video capability.Read more
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Pros

  • solid and well-built
  • make it easy to shoot compelling lifestyle images

Cons

  • it lacks any form of mechanical image stabilization

Key specs

  • CCD
  • 6.08x4.56 mm
  • 14.2 Mpx
  • 4320, 3240 px
  • 3.5
  • Centre weighted Auto Focus, Multi Point Auto Focus, Single Auto Focus
  • 2.7 in
  • no

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Samsung PL20 - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
2.7 in
Best:
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Screen size: 6.7 in
IconISO maximum
1600
Best:
Pentax KP
ISO maximum: 819200
IconEffective pixels
14.2 Mpx
Best:
Hasselblad H6D-100c
Effective pixels: 100 Mpx
IconMax resolution
4320 x 3240 px
Best:
Leica M11
Max resolution: 9528 x 6328 px

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Samsung PL20 - Full Specifications

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Sensor
Sensor typeCCD
Sensor size0.24 in
Effective pixels14.2 Mpx
Max resolution4320 x 3240 px
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Optics and focus
Optical zoom5.0 x
Digital zoom12.5 x
Minimum aperture3.5
Maximum aperture3.5
Focal length equiv27 - 135
Focus adjustmentAuto
Autofocus
  • Centre weighted Auto Focus
  • Multi Point Auto Focus
  • Single Auto Focus
Image stabiliserElectronic
Filter threadno
Folded opticsno
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Photography features
Shooting modes
  • Movie
  • Scene
Self-timer delay
  • 2
  • 10
Built-in flashyes
Flash modes
  • Auto
  • Fill-in
  • Flash OFF
  • Flash ON
  • Redeye Reduction
  • Slow Sync
Scene modes
  • Backlight
  • Beach
  • Children
  • Close-up
  • Dawn
  • Documents
  • Night
  • Portrait
  • Self-portrait
  • Snow
  • Sports
  • Sunset
  • Landscape
3D supportno
Manual settingsno
Face detectionyes
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Audio features
Built-in microphoneyes
Voice recordingyes
Audio systemMono
Supported audio file formats
  • AAC
  • WAV
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Dimensions
Weight3.63 oz
Width3.81 in
Height2.28 in
Depth0.8 in
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Power
Power source typeAC
Battery technology
Lithium-Ion
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
DLNA certifiedyes
Frameyes
Tripod mounting supportedyes
Image editing modesTrimming
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Image
ISO
  • 80
  • 100
  • 200
  • 400
  • 800
  • 1600
ISO minimum80
ISO maximum1600
Maximum image resolution4320 x 3240 px
White balance modes
  • Auto
  • Cloudy
  • Custom modes
  • Daylight
  • Fluorescent
  • Tungsten
Supported image file formatsJPEG
Photo effects
  • Negative film
  • Vivid
Image stabilizeryes
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Screen and viewfinder
Screen size2.7 in
Articulated LCDno
Screen technologyLCD
Screen dots230000
Touch screenno
Viewfinder
Screen
Second displayno
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Videography features
Maximum resolution1280 x 720 px
Video recordingyes
Recording resolutions
  • 320 x 240
  • 640 x 480
HD typeHD
Supported video file formats
  • AVI
  • H.264
  • M-JPEG
Analog signal format system
  • NTSC
  • PAL
Camera playback
  • Movie
  • Single image
  • Slide show
Max frame rate (highest resolution)24.0 fps
Motion JPEG frame rate30.0 fps
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Design
Body typeCompact
Body material
  • Metal
  • Plastic
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Pink
  • Red
  • Silver
Environmentally sealedno
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Storage
Internal storage6.9 mB
Compatible memory cards
  • SD
  • SDHC
Maximum memory card size8.0 GB
Memory slots1
Storage types
  • microSD
  • microSDHC
  • SD
Camera file system
  • DCF 2.0
  • DPOF 1.1
  • Exif 2.21
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Connectivity
HDMIno
USB version2.0
DC-in jackyes
PictBridgeyes
NFCno
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)no
Bluetoothno
AV outputyes

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Samsung PL20 Samsung - Editorial Reviews (6)

Samsung PL20 Samsung PL20 Compact Digital Camera Review - video Dailymotion
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Samsung PL20 Compact Digital Camera Review - video Dailymotion

This is a new slim camera PL20. It has 14.2 Mega Pixels, 27mm Wide-Angle Lens, 5x Optical Zoom, DIS Mode, Smart Auto, Smart Filter, 2.7" LCD and ISO 1600. Provided by Samsung Electronics Co.,Ltd.

Samsung PL20 Samsung PL20 Review
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Imaging Resource
Published: 07.02.2011
Samsung PL20 Review

Samsung PL20 review, find out how the PL20 stacks up against the competition in our real-world review with in-depth image quality comparisons.

Samsung PL20 Samsung PL20
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Samsung PL20

The PL20 by Samsung is a point-and-shoot camera that boasts a 14 megapixel sensor, 5x zoom, 24.5 millimeter lens and 720p HD video capability.

Samsung PL20 Samsung PL20 Review - Specifications
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Published: 07.02.2011
Samsung PL20 Review - Specifications

Samsung PL20 Review - PL20 Specifications

Samsung PL20 Samsung PL20 Preview - Steve's Digicams
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Samsung PL20 Preview - Steve's Digicams

Samsung has announced yet another affordable compact digital camera for 2011, with the all new PL20. Released alongside the ES80, these two models share very similar specifications, with the PL20 offering some added features. These include 720p HD video recording, a Photo Help guide, and 14-megapixels

Samsung PL20 Samsung announces PL20 and ES80 budget compacts
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Published: 07.02.2011
Samsung announces PL20 and ES80 budget compacts

Samsung has announced two budget compacts, the PL20 and ES80.The PL20 is a 14MP compact that features 27-135mm equivalent 5x zoom. The ES80 meanwhile shares the same lens but instead offers a 12MP sensor. Both cameras are based around CCD chips and offer internal, USB-based charging of their Lithium Ion batteries. The PL20 is capable of shooting 720p24 HD movies. They will be available from March and April respectively.