Samsung has announced a pair of budget-friendly compact cameras in the new PL20 and ES80.
The PL20 sports a 14MP sensor and 5x optical zoom lens (27-135mm equivalent). The PL20 also captures 720p HD video at 24fps. The Samsung PL20 should be available in March at an initial retail price of $119.99. Check availability on Amazon.com.
The ES80 is a 12MP basic point and shoot camera with a 5x optical zoom lens (27-135mm equivalent). The Samsung ES80 carries an initial retail price of $99.99 and should be available in April. Check availability on Amazon.com.
More photos and specs for the cameras below.
Samsung PL20 and ES80 Specifications
PL20 | ES80 | |
Image Sensor | 1/2.33? (Approx. 7.76mm) CCD, 14 Mega Pixel | 1/2.3? (Approx. 7.81mm) CCD, 12 Mega Pixel |
Lens | SAMSUNG Lens f = f 4.9?24.5mm
(f27?135mm 35mm film equiv.) |
Optical 5x Samsung Lens
f = 4.9 ~ 24.5mm (35mm film equivalent : 27~135 mm) |
Image Stabilization | DIS (Digital Image Stabilization) | DIS (Digital Image Stabilization) |
Dimensions | 96.8 x58x 20.3mm | 97.0×58.0×20.8mm |
Additional features | Smart Auto 2.0
Smart Filter HD Movie Recording Face Detection Beauty Shot DIS(Digital Image Stabilization) Photo Help Guide |
Smart Auto
Perfect Portrait System : Face Detection, Smile Shot, Blink Detection, Red-eye Fix, Self Portrait, Beauty Shot Object Tracking AF Smart Album |
Price | $119.99 | $99.99 |
Availability | March | April |