Testseek.com have collected 33 expert reviews of the Samsung SC-HMX20C and the average rating is 76%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Samsung SC-HMX20C.
May 2009
(76%)
33 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(65%)
4 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
76010033
The editors liked
1920×1080 recording
Simple to use camcorder software
Remote control is great addon
8GB internal memory in additional to flash
Compact size and comfortable fit
Touchscreen interface for easy navigation
1920x1080 recording
" some of the quality issues of the camera in lower light keep it from being a perfect 10 for the price. While there are improvements to be made for $900 this is a great camera that will fit the needs of many people. It comes in as a 9.0 and is a BCC
Excellent quality 1080p videos
Picture quality is certainly good for 4 megapixels
Mounts just like a removable drive to access your videos on your PC
Hand strap is a comfort improvement over the HMX10A
Plenty of settings and adjustments for both video...
Easy to Use
Compact
Automatic Lens cover
Decent Photo capability
Automatic Photo Flash
Remote Control Included
Unique
Compact design. Touch screen. Expandable storage. Super-simple file transfers. Supports HDMI CEC technology. Excellent editing and Blu-ray burning software.
Goodlooking design
Great menu controls
The editors didn't like
Packaged software feels incomplete
Remote control does not allow you to switch between video
Photo and preview mode
Slow motion recording has limited resolution
Digital Camera Has Noise All But Bright Light Photos
Slow Motion Is Time Limited (10 Second Clip at 1/8)
Storage Setting Is Globally Internal or External
Lens focal length might be bothersome for some users (and some may never notice it too)
Lack of HDMI port right on the camera
Wait
Where is my HDMI cable?
HD Photos would be Nice
Expensive
Availability
Video looks underexposed. Noticeable purple fringing. Can feel a bit awkward in hand. No optical viewfinder. No HDMI-out on camera itself
Must use bundled docking station.
Digital image stabilization is inferior to optical
Abstract: Let us restate: the SC-HMX20C isnt meant to be looked at seriously by pros. The $849.99 (or so) price tag is proof of that. For individuals seeking a small, easy to carry camcorder that will capture family vacations, impromptu get-togethers and your k...
Abstract: I recently had a chance to try out the new Samsung SC-HMX20C. The camcorder records 1920 x 1080 high definition video to an internal 8GB flash memory drive, or onto a removable SDHC/MMC card. The HMX20C has a 10x optical and 100x digital zoom, and come...
" some of the quality issues of the camera in lower light keep it from being a perfect 10 for the price. While there are improvements to be made for $900 this is a great camera that will fit the needs of many people. It comes in as a 9.0 and is a BCC
Digital Camera Has Noise All But Bright Light Photos, Slow Motion Is Time Limited (10 Second Clip at 1/8), Storage Setting Is Globally Internal or External
The Samsung SC-HMX20C camcorder was a surprise in more ways than one. First of all, the camcorder is really quite small yet feels much more solid than I would have thought. Also it has decent still image camera functions and can double up as your fa...
1080p ’Full HD’ resolution, lots of modes and features for the asking price, user-friendly interface, 250fps slow-motion mode
Poor night-time performance, no HDMI port on camera body, slow-motion has limited functionality
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&rsquo...
Abstract: The VP-HMX20C is unique here thanks to its 1/1.8in sensor. This has almost three times the surface area of the Sony HDR-CX11Es 1/3in sensor, and over 11 times that of Panasonics HDC-SD20. Bigger sensors capture more light and measure it more accur...
No optical image stabilisation; overzealous zoom control
The Samsung VP-HMX20 impressed us with the quality of its video even in low light, making this more than just a good-looking stylish model. We'd like more manual control -- and more subtle control over the zoom -- but it's so easy to use that we can l...
Abstract: Samsung produces a number of attractive compact camcorders, but the HMX20C is the one that really hits the sweet spot for us. It’s very attractively designed, with a neat matte-black casing that is about the same size and weight as a can of Coke. The HMX20C provides very good image quality with 1080i HD...
Abstract: I’ve used a lot of Samsung cameras and camcorders over the years, and this is easily the most satisfying of the lot. Its operation is smooth and intuitive, and the video quality looks smashing on an HDTV.The HMX20C is a medium-sized camcorder that rec...
