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Digital Video Cameras Buying Guide: Digital video cameras are a great way to record and retain timeless footage of your family, friends and those special occasions. However, with so many choices available today, deciding on the right product can be difficult. Here's some clues on how to buy the right camera for you. Read more...

Digital Video Cameras / Camcorders

Samsung VP-HMX20C

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Samsung VP-HMX20C 4.00

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RRP

$1199.00

Review Date

Friday, 26th of September, 2008

Features

Digital Video Camera Type : HDD

Digital Video Camera Type : SD-Card

Optical Zoom : 10x

What's Hot

1080p 'Full HD' resolution, lots of modes and features for the asking price, user-friendly interface, 250fps slow-motion mode

What's Not

Poor night-time performance, no HDMI port on camera body, slow-motion has limited functionality

The Final Word

The Samsung VP-HMX20C might not be perfect, but for $1199 it ticks all the right boxes. Users will be particularly impressed by its Full HD resolution and extensive recording options. Without question, it's one of the best 'value choices' on the market.

Audio & Speakers

Number of speakers

Audio Type

Stereo

Digital Camera Features

Digital Zoom

100x

Image Sensor Type

CMOS

Image stabilization (Optical)?

Viewfinder

Without Viewfinder

Tripod Mount?

Yes

Camera Resolution

8.0 MP

Optical Zoom

10x

Digital Video

Video speed (fps)

25, 30

Digital Video Camera Type

SD-Card, HDD

Digital Still Shot Mode

Yes

CMOS Size

1/1.8in

Display

Display Technology

TFT touchscreen

Screen size

2.7 in

General

Available Colours

Black

Length (mm)

139mm

Width (mm)

Height (mm)

67.2

Video speed (fps)

25, 30

Weight without battery (grams)

456

Hard Drive

Storage capacity

8 GB

Media

Supported Memory Media

Secure Digital (SD), Multimedia Card (MMC)

Supported Video File Formats

H.264

Video Recording Media

Memory Card, SD-Card, HDD

Power Options

Power Supply

AC Power, Battery

Battery Type

Rechargeable - (Li-Ion)

Wired Connections

Wired Terminals / Ports

Component Video Output, Composite Video Output, HDMI Output, Headphone Jack, USB 2.0

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