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 58/100 and users 70/100. Comparing these reviews to 104854 other Camcorders reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 84/100 = 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 ...
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No Rating
reviewed.com
Review Summary: The general rule of technology shopping is this: buy the best you can afford at the time. The Samsung SC-HMC10 may be the best you can afford, if you have a line in the sand at $799, but we strongly urge you save up a little more cash and upgrade to ...
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No Rating
washingtonpost.com
Review Summary: Ease of use is one of the SC-HMX10's strengths, with one of the simplest menu systems we've seen. Most operation is performed via the touch screen LCD. Touch screens are clearly intuitive and great for beginners, but the accumulation of greasy ...
Manufacturer: Samsung
Part number: SC-HMX10
General
- Product Type Camcorder - 720p
- Digital Zoom 2 x
- Optical Sensor Size 1/4.5"
- Optical Sensor Type CMOS
- Min Illumination 15 lux
- Analog Video Format NTSC
- Digital Video Format H.264, MPEG-4
- Special Effects Art, Sepia, Negative, Black & White
- Image Stabilizer Electronic
- Min Shutter Speed 1/60 sec
- Max Shutter Speed 1/10000 sec
- Shooting Modes Digital photo mode
- Shooting Programs Spotlight, Beach/snow, Sports mode, Portrait mode, Hi-speed shutter
- White Balance Custom, Presets, Automatic
- White Balance Presets Cloudy, Daylight, Fluorescent, Tungsten light
- Exposure Modes Manual, Program, Automatic
- Webcam Capability No
- Widescreen Video Capture Yes
Main Features
- Camcorder Sensor Resolution 1.61 megapixels
- Camcorder Effective Video Resolution 1 megapixels
- Camcorder Effective Still Resolution 1.56 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
- Flash Memory 8 GB Flash - Integrated (soldered memory - 8 GB )
- Supported Flash Memory MultiMediaCard, SD Memory Card
- Image Storage JPEG 2048 x 1536, JPEG 1440 x 1080, JPEG 640 x 480
- Media Type Flash card
Lens System
- Type Zoom lens - 3.2 mm - 32 mm - F/1.8
- Focal Length 3.2 mm - 32 mm
- Lens Aperture F/1.8
- 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 Manual, Automatic
- Zoom Adjustment Motorized drive
Additional Features
- Low Lux / Night Mode Yes
- Digital Still Camera Function Yes
- Additional Features DPOF support, Auto power save, Built-in speaker, PictBridge support, Progressive scanning, Touch-screen control, USB 2.0 compatibility, Backlight compensation, Display contrast control, Display brightness control
- 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 Composite video/audio (input/output), 1 x USB, 1 x S-Video output, 1 x Docking station, 1 x Component video output, 1 x Microphone, 1 x HDMI output
- 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 XP, MS Windows 2000, MS Windows Vista
- Peripheral Devices USB port, CD-ROM drive
Miscellaneous
- Carrying Case Case
- Cables Included A/V cable, USB 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 4.8 in
- Height 2.7 in
- Weight 11.6 oz
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