Reviews of the Samsung SC-HMX10
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CNET Review
The Good: Relatively sharp video; manual exposure controls; can focus fairly closely.
The Bad: Sluggish autofocus; exposure problems; mediocre low-light quality and performance; no hardware image stabilization; annoying touch screen; potential software problems.
The Bottom Line: Despite an attractive price and some decent features, the frustrations of the Samsung SC-HMX10 outnumber its rewards.
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alaTest.com
Review Summary: Experts rate this product 65/100 and users 68/100. Comparing these reviews to 58129 other Camcorders reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 89/100 = Very Good.
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laptopmag.com
Review Summary: The combination of average video quality and minimal controls decidedly make this a camera for casual shooters. However, comparably priced models from Canon and Sanyo deliver much better results. Families looking for a simple HD solution will do well with
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No Rating
asia.cnet.com
Review Summary: Samsung finally goes high definition in the camcorder stakes with an AVCHD capable vidcam.
Manufacturer: Samsung
Part number: SC-HMX10
General
- Product Type Camcorder
- Enclosure Color Black
- Digital Zoom 20 x
- Optical Sensor Size 1/4.5 in
- Optical Sensor Type CMOS
- Min Illumination 15 lux
- Analog Video Format NTSC
- Digital Video Format H.264, MPEG-4
- Image Stabilizer Electronic
- Min Shutter Speed 1/50 sec
- Max Shutter Speed 1/1000 sec
- Shooting Modes Digital photo mode
- Shooting Programs Sand & snow, Spotlight, Portrait mode, Sports mode, Hi-speed shutter
- White Balance Custom, Automatic, Presets
- White Balance Presets Tungsten light, Fluorescent, Cloudy, Daylight
- Exposure Modes Automatic, Program, Manual
- Webcam Capability Yes
- Widescreen Video Capture Yes
Main Features
- Camcorder Sensor Resolution 1.5 megapixels
- Camcorder Effective Video Resolution 1 megapixels
- Camcorder Effective Still Resolution 1.5 megapixels
- Camcorder Interpolated Still Resolution 3.2 megapixels
- Color Support Color
- Still Image Format JPEG
- Remote Control Remote control - Infrared
- TV Tuner None
Memory / Storage
- Supported Flash Memory MultiMediaCard, SD Memory Card
- Image Storage JPEG 640 x 480, JPEG 1440 x 1080, JPEG 2048 x 1536
- Media Type Flash card
Lens System
- Type Zoom lens - 3.2 mm - 32 mm - F/1.6-4.3
- Focal Length 3.2 mm - 32 mm
- Lens Aperture F/1.6-4.3
- Optical Zoom 10 x
- Lens system type Zoom lens
- Min focal length 3.2 mm
- Max focal length 32 mm
- Auto Focus TTL contrast detection
- Features Built-in lens shield
- Filter Size 30 mm
- Focus Adjustment Automatic, Manual
- Zoom Adjustment Motorized drive
Additional Features
- Low Lux / Night Mode Yes
- Digital Still Camera Function Yes
- Additional Features Built-in speaker, USB 2.0 compatibility, Touch-screen control, Backlight compensation, Progressive scanning, PictBridge support
- Built-in Light Yes
- Remote control Remote control - Infrared
- Software Drivers & Utilities
- Included Accessories Docking station
Display
- Type LCD display - TFT active matrix - 2.7 in - Color
Digital Player (Recorder)
- Type None
Microphone
- Type Microphone - Built-in
- Microphone Features Wind noise reduction
Connections
- Connector Type 1 x Component video output, 1 x Docking station, 1 x HDMI output, 1 x Composite video/audio (input/output), 1 x S-Video output, 1 x USB, 1 x Microphone
- Expansion Slot(s) 1 x SD Memory Card
Audio Input
- Audio input type Microphone
- Microphone type Built-in
- Microphone Operation Mode Stereo
- Microphone Technology Electret condenser
System Requirements for PC Connection
- Operating System Support MS Windows Vista, MS Windows XP, MS Windows 2000
- Peripheral Devices USB port, CD-ROM drive
Miscellaneous
- Carrying Case Case
- Cables Included USB cable, A/V cable
Power
- Power Device Power adapter - External
Battery
- Supported Battery 1 x Li-Polymer rechargeable battery - 850 mAh ( Included )
Viewfinder / Display
- Display Form Factor Rotating
- Display Format 230,000 pixels
Environmental Parameters
- Min Operating Temperature 32 ?F
- Max Operating Temperature 104 ?F
Physical Characteristics
- Width 2.4 in
- Depth 4.6 in
- Height 2.7 in
- Weight 10.9 oz
Product Photos
User Opinions
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