Samsung PL121 — 2011 compact with 14MP 1/2.3in sensor, 5x 26-130mm zoom and 720p video
The Samsung PL121 is a compact digital camera from Samsung's PL series, a range of simple slim point-and-shoots the company sold in the early 2010s as budget-friendly options alongside its more advanced WB and EX models. It shares its core hardware with the closely related PL120 sold in other markets.
It uses a 1/2.3-inch CCD sensor with 14.2 effective megapixels and a 5x optical zoom lens covering a 26-130mm equivalent range. A 2.7-inch TFT LCD with 230,000 dots is fitted for composition, video records at up to 1280x720, and stills and clips save to SD/SDHC/SDXC cards.
For its class the PL121 offers a usefully wide 26mm starting focal length and HD video recording, features not always found on the cheapest compacts of the time, though its plastic build and simplified control scheme keep it firmly in entry-level territory. Low-light results are limited by the small sensor.
Used units are common and cheap, generally sold as casual travel or family cameras. Buyers should check the zoom lens extends without hesitation, confirm the LCD shows no dead pixels, and verify the supplied battery is a genuine Samsung SLB-70A or compatible pack.