Samsung PL120 Preview

Designed as the bargain model in their compact series of DualView cameras, Samsung has announced an updated version of the ST100, the PL120, which features 14.2-megapixels.  DualView cameras offer LCD screens on both the front and back of the camera to assist with taking self-portraits as well as couple and group shots with your friends and family. The PL120 boasts a 1.5-inch front display as well as a 2.7-inch rear screen. It comes standard with Easy Self Shot, a feature that only activates the front screen in order to assure added privacy. The PL120 includes built-in DIS (Digital Image Stabilization) for its 5X optical zoom lens (35mm film equivalent of 26-130mm).

The Samsung's PL120 also records high definition (720p) video at 30 frames per second with audio. Other Samsung model wide features include both Smart 2.0 video filters (soft-focus, cinema, fish-eye, miniature, etc.) and Smart Auto modes (16 for still images and 4 for video) to help customize the look of your photos and videos.

Samsung PL120 features:

• 14.2-megapixel 1/2.33" CCD Image Sensor
• 5x, 26mm wide optical zoom lens
• 2.7-inch main Display (230K)
• 1.5-inch front Display (61K)
• Front Display Feature modes
• Magic Frame
• Smart Face Recognition
• Smart Auto 2.0 (Movie & Still)
• Smart Filter 2.0
• Smart Album
• Face Detect & Tracking
• Beauty Shot
• Object Tracking AF
• High Definition Movie Recording - 720p
• Multi Slide Show
• High Sensitivity ISO3200 (Full Size)
• Compact body measures 94 x 54.5 x 18.8mm

 
The Samsung PL120 will have a MSRP of under $150, and should be in stores this March (2011).

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