Samsung's 10MP entry compact from 2009 — 28-102mm zoom, 2.7in LCD, sold as SL202 in the US.
The Samsung PL50 was a 10-megapixel budget compact announced in February 2009, the European name for the camera sold as the SL202 in North America and as the VLUU PL50 in Asian markets. It sat in Samsung's entry-level PL line beneath the wider-zoom PL65, aimed squarely at first-time digital camera buyers.
It used a 10-megapixel 1/2.3-inch CCD behind a 28-102mm equivalent zoom opening to f/2.8 at the wide end, a useful 28mm starting point for its class. Framing was on a 2.7-inch LCD with no optical viewfinder. Feature-wise it offered Smart Auto scene selection, face detection, blink detection, Smart Album organisation and a Frame Guide mode for repeat compositions. Storage was SD card, and power came from Samsung's rechargeable SLB-10A lithium-ion battery. The body measured 92x61x23mm at 168g and came in black, silver and pink.
The 28mm wide end distinguishes it from many 35mm-start rivals of the period, making it more usable for interiors, group shots and cramped street scenes. Operation is almost entirely automatic with minimal manual control, so it suits point-and-shoot users and digicam-revival shooters wanting CCD colour rather than anyone needing exposure control.
Used buyers should confirm an SLB-10A battery and charger are included - the cell is shared with many Samsung compacts so replacements remain easy to find, but a body sold bare needs both. Check the lens extends cleanly without error messages, inspect the LCD for bruising, and test the flash charges. SD card compatibility keeps running costs low.