Typical price: £590
What is it: Hi-def camcorder with 64GB solid-state drive
What we think: Weak performance and lacklustre video quality make it hard to recommend this camcorder
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 3 September 2009
Tags: Samsung, Samsung HMX-H106SP, lens cover, image stabilisation, touchscreen
We like:
Attractive design; comfortable rotating grip; manual shutter speed and aperture controls
We don't like:
Solid-state drive adds unnecessary price premium; so-so video quality; slow, inaccurate autofocus
CNET UK judgement:
The Samsung HMX-H106SP's interesting design doesn't offset the so-so video quality and performance. If you're set on a camcorder in the HMX series, the no-memory-included HMX-H100P is probably the best deal of the bunch
Full review:
The four models in Samsung's core line of high-definition camcorders are identical save for the amount of built-in solid-state storage that they offer. The £590 HMX-H106SP boasts 64GB of storage, the £460 HMX-H105BP sports 32GB, the £380 HMX-H104BP offers 16GB and the £340 HMX-H100P offers none. All the models offer an SDHC card slot. This series review is based on tests of the HMX-H106SP. Continue Reading...
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