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Samsung SC-HMX10 comparison

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Product name
Price $999.00 $539.00 to $769.95 $22.95 to $579.99 $379.00 to $509.99 $259.00 to $449.95
CNET editors' rating
Average user rating 0 stars
Release date September 15, 2007 April 01, 2009 May 15, 2009 March 15, 2009 February 01, 2009
The Bottom Line Despite an attractive price and some decent features, the frustrations of the Samsung SC-HMX10 outnumber its rewards. While it's more expensive than its sub-$600 competitors, the Canon Vixia HF20 and Vixia HF200 deliver a more extensive feature set for the extra money. The HF200, which lacks internal memory, is probably a better buy than the HF20, though the HF20's all-black body is a bit classier looking. An interesting design doesn't offset the so-so video quality and performance, especially for the higher priced HMX-H106, H105, and H104. If you're set on this series, though, the no-memory-included Samsung HMX-H100 is probably the best deal of the bunch. You can tell where Sony cut corners on this compact, flash-based HD camcorder. While it's decent, there are better options for the money than the Sony Handycam HDR-CX100. Though its video isn't perfect, the Canon FS200 is one of the better standard-definition consumer camcorders available.
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Features
Lens apertureF/1.8
F/1.8-3.2
F/1.8-2.5
F/1.8-2.2
F/2.0-5.2
Flash typeInfo unavailableBuilt-in flash
Built-in flash
Info unavailableInfo unavailable
Media typeFlash card
Flash card
Flash card
Flash card
Flash card
Optical zoom10 x
15 x
10 x
10 x
37 x
Optical sensor typeCMOS
CMOS
CMOS
ClearVid CMOS
CCD
Video input typeCamcorder
Camcorder
Camcorder
Camcorder
Camcorder
Digital zoom2 x
300 x
100 x
120 x
2000 x
Battery technologyInfo unavailableLithium ion
Info unavailableInfo unavailableLithium ion
Battery included qtyInfo unavailable1
Info unavailableInfo unavailable1
Min illumination15 lux
0.4 lux
3 lux
Info unavailable1.3 lux
Weight11.6 oz
12 oz
13.4 oz
Info unavailable7.9 oz
Image stabilizerElectronic
Optical (SuperRange)
Optical
Optical (Steady Shot)
Electronic
Optical sensor size1/4.5"
1/4"
1/4.5"
1/5"
1/6"
Effective sensor resolutionInfo unavailable2.99 megapixels
Info unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailable
Service & support typeInfo unavailable1 year warranty
Info unavailableInfo unavailable1 year warranty
Manual focusManual
Automatic
Manual
Automatic
Manual
Automatic
Manual
Automatic
Automatic
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