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Screen size | 2.7 in Best: Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 Screen size: 6.7 in | |||
Effective pixels | 12.2 Mpx Best: Hasselblad H6D-100c Effective pixels: 100 Mpx | |||
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 px Best: Leica M11 Max resolution: 9528 x 6328 px |
Sensor type | CCD |
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Sensor size | 0.24 in |
Effective pixels | 12.2 Mpx |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 px |
Optical zoom | 4.0 x |
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Digital zoom | 4.0 x |
Minimum aperture | 2.8 |
Maximum aperture | 6.3 |
Focal length equiv | 28 - 112 |
Focus adjustment | Auto |
Autofocus |
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Image stabiliser | Electronic |
Folded optics | no |
Built-in flash | yes |
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Flash modes |
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Scene modes |
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3D support | no |
Built-in microphone | yes |
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Voice recording | yes |
Weight | 4.3 oz |
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Width | 3.85 in |
Height | 3.85 in |
Depth | 0.7 in |
Battery technology | Lithium-Ion |
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Battery capacity | 740.0 mAh |
Rechargeable battery | yes |
Date imprinting | yes |
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Album organization | yes |
Frame | yes |
Image editing modes |
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ISO |
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ISO minimum | 3200 |
Maximum image resolution | 4000 x 3000 px |
White balance modes |
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Supported image file formats | JPEG |
Photo effects | Vivid |
Image stabilizer | yes |
Supported aspect ratios |
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Screen size | 2.7 in |
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Articulated LCD | no |
Screen technology | LCD |
Screen dots | 230400 |
Viewfinder | Screen |
Maximum resolution | 640 x 480 px |
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Video recording | yes |
Supported video file formats | AVI |
Camera playback |
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Motion JPEG frame rate | 30.0 fps |
Body type | Compact |
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Internal storage | 50.0 mB |
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Compatible memory cards | MicroSDHC |
Maximum memory card size | 8.0 GB |
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USB version | 2.0 |
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DC-in jack | yes |
PictBridge | yes |
NFC | no |
AV output | yes |
Dependable image quality, but slow performance and basic videos mean there are better buys
A simple layout and feature set plus built-in USB connector ensure a beginner-friendly device from the off. For the price you can’t go far wrong,
The Samsung PL90 is a budget digital camera with a unique twist - it has a built-in USB connector that allows quick and easy transfer of your photos to a computer. The 12 megapixel PL90 also offers a 4x wide-angle zoom lens, 2.7 inch LCD screen and VGA video recording. Read our in-depth Samsung PL90 review complete with sample images and video.
Samsung PL90 review, find out how the PL90 stacks up against the competition in our real-world review with in-depth image quality comparisons.
With a flip-out USB connection arm at its base, the Samsung PL90 has purloined a good idea from the pocket-camcorder market, and edges ahead of compact rivals around the £100 mark.
Excellent performance and a simple interface. The only thing holding it back is some mediocre hardware.
Review posted 02/10/2010Quick TakePrice Please enable frames to view this content. Visit Shopobot to find the best deal for this camera. Pros Incredibly compactEasy to use and carryWide 4x optical zoom lensExcellent overall image qualityUSB arm is very usefulGood battery life Cons Slow camera