Samsung PL 120

PL120, 14.2MP, 4320 x 3240 px, 1/2.33" CCD, 5x/5x, 2.7" LCD, 230000 px, 3.81 cm (1.5 ") LCD, 61000 px, TTL, 1/8-1/2000 s, ISO3200, 30MB, micro SD, micro SDHC, DCF, Exif 2.21, DPOF 1.1, PictBridge, USB 2.0, NTSC, PAL, 110 g

Manufacturer
Samsung
SKU
EC-PL120ZBPPMX
02-07-2011
Take control with Dual LCD displays
- Capture with Dual LCD capabilities.
- See more detail with 14 megapixels.
- Enjoy 26mm Wide Angle Lens and 5x Optical Zoom.
- Keep memories safe with the built-in HD video camera.
- Add style with Smart Filter 2.0 and Magic Frame.

The Samsung PL120 and its LCD Dual Display is the perfect digital camera for a capturing life on the go. The extra 1.5” LCD on the front of the camera is ideally positioned for taking self portraits or even group shots, and will come in handy when having fun with friends. And with a precision cut 26mm wide angle lens with 5x optical zoom, you precious memories will stand out with true-to-life colour and clarity. The PL120 also features a HD video camera for those special moments, and comes with editing capabilities with Magic Lens and Smart Filter. So, all that’s left to do is to start living life.

Twice the fun with Dual LCDs
The effortless way to get perfect pictures, Samsung’s 2View PL120 has a generous 1.5” front-side display so you’re part of every image. Preview self-portraits, then click, with you in the frame __ easy. Flip the camera around to enjoy photos on the wide 2.7” display. New features change the view on hard to-capture experiences. Children Mode has built-in and downloadable animation options to keep kids’ attention. Jump Shot offers cues before taking two continuous shot. Self-Timer is a visual countdown to coordinate group shots so everyone smiles at the results. Quickly pressing the top display on / off button efficiently manages power. From now on, no more out of the frame glitches. No more babies caught crying. You will never have more fun with other cameras.

Get a whole new view
Get more from your lens, whether shooting a memorable landscape or the gang’s reunion around a restaurant table. By using the precision-cut PL120 26mm wide-angle lens, with its 5x optical zoom, you instantly cover a whole-horizon field of view. Now, you can now capture full-scale memories of landmarks and landscapes, entire wedding parties and the tallest skyscrapers.

Invent new looks for your images
Samsung’s Smart Filter lens and color options make special moods easy for still shots and videos. Tilt & Shift Lens Effect adds a miniaturised look and the Vignetting Effect makes striking compositional contrasts. New special effects include Soft Focus to soften colours and add an emotional feel as well as Half-Tone Dot to enhance images with a comic-book look. Palette Effect adds an ultra-vivid vibe and a variety of colour options for your images. It’s now a snap to get creative.

Edit your own special effects
The unique Magic Frame feature allows you to create sophisticated images and poster-quality visuals that express your mood and personality. Just select one of the built-in Magic Frame templates, including Wall Art, Old Film, Ripple, Full Moon, Old Record, Magazine, Holiday, Classic TV and more. Point the camera at the subject you want, match it within the on-screen template and capture. That’s it. Your subject now is framed by a special mood and background – like magic.

HD quality video. Now in a compact camera
The PL120 artfully combines a professional-grade still camera with a compact HD video camera. You get 720p HD quality video at 30 frames per second. Use the 5x zoom to get up close and vividly personal.

The simple way to go pro
Turn any moment into a perfect memory. And a professional-looking photo. Whether it's a few friends from last night's party or the moon reflecting off the lake, Smart Auto 2.0 (Still & Movie) instantly analyzes key elements of your composition then automatically adjusts to capture the perfect shot with multitude of different photo modes and movie modes. And since life isn't a still life, the camera's object tracking feature captures those subjects that just don't, or won't, stand still.

It knows you, and only gets your best side.
The PL120 isn't just smart in design. With its Smart Face Recognition technology, the PL120 creates brilliance with every snap. And keeps it that way. By knowing up to 20 of your friends and family, it automatically focuses on them first, making sure the most important subjects are always in crystal clarity. And since the PL120 never forgets a face, you can also browse more efficiently by the people you've registered.

Perfect Portrait System
With our unique Perfect Portrait System, you can get beautiful portrait shots in every condition and moment.

Object Highlight
The PL120’s new Object Highlight feature manages and adjusts image backgrounds so every face appears crisply front and center. It works just like a digital single lens reflex camera to put the emphasis on the portrait.

Memory

Maximum memory card size 
8 GB

Video

Full HD 
N
Maximum video resolution 
1280 x 720 pixels
Video resolutions 
320 x 240, 640 x 480, 1280 x 720 pixels
Video formats supported 
AVI, M-JPEG
Motion JPEG frame rate
30 fps
Resolution at capture speed
1280x720@28fps, 640x480@30fps

Technical details

Interface 
USB 2.0
Colour of product 
Violet
ISO sensitivity 
80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200
Weight 
0.11 kg
Focal length range (f-f) 
4.7 - 23.5 mm
Analog signal format system 
NTSC, PAL
Auto focusing (AF) modes 
Face detection, Multi Point Auto Focus
Camera file system
DCF 2.0, DPOF 1.1, Exif 2.21
Compatible memory cards 
microSDHC
Display 
LCD
Effective sensor resolution
14200000 pixels
Flash modes 
Auto, Fill-in, Flash off, Flash on, Red-eye reduction, Slow synchronization
Focus
TTL
Internal memory 
30 MB
Light exposure control
Program AE
Light exposure correction
± 2EV (1/3EV step)
Light metering 
Centre-weighted, Spot
Megapixel 
14.2 MP
Memory slots 
1
PictBridge 
Y
Scene modes 
Backlight, Beach, Close-up (macro), Dawn, Documents, Fireworks, Landscape, Night, Night portrait, Portrait, Snow, Sunset
Self-timer 
2, 10s
Sensor type 
CCD
Sharpness levels
Normal, Soft, Vivid
Shooting modes
Auto, Movie, Program, Scene
Total megapixels 
14.4 MP
Tripod mountable
Y
Video capability 
Y
White balance 
Auto, Cloudy, Custom modes, Daylight, Fluorescent, Tungsten

Networking

Wi-Fi 
N

Ports & interfaces

DC-in jack 
Y
Built-in microphone 
Y

Power

Power source type 
AC, Battery
Battery type 
BP70A
Number of batteries supported 
1

Display

Display resolution (numeric) 
230000 pixels
Second display 
Y
Second display diagonal
3.81 cm (1.5")
Touch screen 
N

Technical details

Display diagonal 
6.86 cm (2.7")

Audio

Voice recording
Y
Audio formats supported 
AAC

Lens system

Extra/Smart zoom
2x
Combined zoom
25x
Focus adjustment
Auto
Digital zoom 
5x
Image stabilizer 
Y
Maximum aperture number 
5.9
Maximum focal length (35mm film equiv) 
13 cm
Minimum aperture number 
3.3
Minimum focal length (35mm film equiv) 
2.6 cm

Camera

Camera type 
Compact camera
Camera playback
Movie, Single image, Slide show
Playback zoom (max)
13.5x
3D compatibility 
N
Date imprinting
Y
Album organization
Y

Focusing

Macro focusing range (tele)
1 - 1.5m
Macro focusing range (wide)
0.05 - 0.8m
Normal focusing range
0.8 - ∞/1 - ∞

Light exposure

Light exposure modes 
Auto
ISO sensitivity (max)
3200
ISO sensitivity (min)
80

Flash

Built-in flash 
Y
Flash range (tele)
1 - 1.9m
Flash range (wide)
0.2 - 3.4m
Flash recharging time
4s

Shutter

Fastest camera shutter speed 
1/2000s
Slowest camera shutter speed 
8s

Operational conditions

Operating temperature (T-T) 
0 - 40 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)
5 - 85%

Battery

Battery voltage 
3.7V

Packaging content

Battery technology 
Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Cables included
USB
AC adapter included
Y
Batteries included
Y

Picture quality

Image sensor size
25.4/58.4 mm (1/2.3")
Maximum image resolution 
4320 x 3240 pixels
Still image resolution(s) 
1024 x 768, 1920 x 1080, 1984 x 1488, 2592 x 1936, 3648 x 2736, 4320 x 2432, 4320 x 2880, 4320 x 3240

Weight & dimensions

Width 
9.4 cm
Depth 
1.88 cm
Height 
5.45 cm

Other features

USB 2.0 ports quantity 
1