Samsung DuoCam VP-D6040i review

What you need to know

Reviewed by: Denny Atkin

Reviewed on: 19 April 2005

Tags: Samsung, Samsung DuoCam VP-D6040i, purple fringing, lighting conditions, sports

We like:

Decent, relatively high-resolution stills; solid low-light video quality and performance

We don't like:

Weak flash; subpar still-camera performance; grafted-on design

You might also need:

High-capacity SD card or Memory Stick

CNET UK judgement:

Though it takes better still photos than a typical camcorder, it does make some performance compromises

Full review:

The all-in-one still/video camera has remained the Holy Grail of photography. Most camcorders shoot mediocre photos, while many digital still cameras can capture only short, grainy videos. Unlike the first-generation DuoCam, the VP-D6040i crams both a camera and a camcorder (each with its own lens) into a single case while keeping the combined device both small and simple to operate. Though the performance of both camera and camcorder are less than you'd get from dedicated devices in this price range, the Samsung DuoCam VP-D6040i is an attractive option if all-in-one convenience is your number one priority. Continue Reading...