Typical price: £330
What is it: Compact flash memory high-definition camcorder
What we think: Makes respectable high-definition shooting friendly, stylish and affordable
Compare the Samsung VP-HMX10
Samsung VP-HMX10 compared to all other camcorders
 Samsung VP-HMX10 |
 Samsung VP-HMX20 |
 Sony TG3E |
 Sony Handycam HDR-SR7E |
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| Review date | 4 Apr 08 | 28 Oct 08 | 16 Sep 08 | 25 Oct 07 |
| Editor's rating |
7.2
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8.3
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8.2
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8.0
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| Price range | £330 | |||
| Review summary | The Samsung VP-HMX10 isn't the most advanced camcorder in the world, but for this price it isn't meant to be. What it does it does in a simple, accessible way, with a friendly touchscreen and controls. High-definition video is reasonable if not the best and there isn't enough scope to adjust performance, but this is still a great choice for the point-and-shoot crowd Read full review |
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 Read full review |
Sony's forte is high-quality, cutting-edge technology delivered in highly desirable, stylish consumer products. That describes the TG3E perfectly. Serious videographers may scoff at some of its omissions and weaknesses, but for non-experts happy to plug their camcorder straight into their HDTVs, it's excellent Read full review |
The hard-drive-based version of the HDR-HC7, the Sony Handycam HDR-SR7E finally delivers a cutting-edge HD video experience, complete with great video and compatibility frustrations Read full review |
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