Typical price: £650
What is it: Hybrid 8GB flash memory camcorder
What we think: Sleek styling and great video make this a very attractive option for consumers
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 28 October 2008
Tags: Samsung, Samsung VP-HMX20, HDMI, slider, hybrid
We like:
Crisp detail; strong low-light performance; slick styling
We don't like:
No optical image stabilisation; overzealous zoom control
CNET UK judgement:
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 look past that to see how good this camorder is
Full review:
Samsung is coming into its own on the camcorder front, with the Samsung HMX20 -- not to be confused with the standard def MX20 -- building on the everyman appeal of the HMX10. It's a sleeker, more confident beast, but how does the £650 camcorder stand up to the established likes of Canon and Sony? Continue Reading...
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