Samsung HMX-R10 Camcorder Review

by Jeremy Stamas
Published on Feb 2, 2010 11:26 AM

 
Intro
 Product Tour
Colour & Noise Performance Motion & Sharpness Performance
Low Light Performance Compression & Media
Manual Controls Still Features
Handling & Use Playback & Connectivity
Audio & Other Features JVC GZ-X900 Comparison
Sanyo VPC-HD2000 Comparison Panasonic HDC-HS20 Comparison
Conclusion Photo Gallery
Specs and Ratings


Introduction
The Samsung HMX-R10 has one of the most unusual designs we’ve come across. The compact camcorder features a tilted lens, pointing upwards, so you can hold the camcorder more comfortably.  It also boasts a 1/2,33-inch CMOS sensor, shoots in full HD at 1080/50i and takes 9 Megapixel stills—the same as the GZ-X900—and records to SD & SDHC memory cards. It is also one of the best dual camcorders we have tested in 2009, and for £350 a nice and affordable mid-range camcorder.
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Section The Good The Bad
Product Tour Unique design; available in silver or black No lens cap
Colour & Noise Performance Noise reduction feature for lowering noise levels, colour accuracy is OK
 Rather high noise level
Motion & Sharpness Performance Motion rendering wasn't terrific Prominent artefacting
Low Light Performance Low light colour accuracy not bad; better performance in 25p mode Abysmal low light sensitivity when recording at 50i
Compression & Media 4 HD and two standard definition record modes Few upload options, no internal memory
Manual Controls Easy Q mode offers simple, automatic control Adjustments with the touch screen interface is awful
Still Features Lots of still features, 9-megapixel stills (native) Noise levels on the higher side
Handling & Use Unique handling style makes the camcorder very portable
Careful: No hand strap makes it easier to drop
Playback & Connectivity Internal editing, still image capture from video, highlight playback etc.
 AV-, Component-, and USB port share one connection (proprietary)
Audio & Other Features Interval record can be useful for stop-motion videos; slow motion is amusing Built-in mic is poorly placed; no connection for external mic or headphone

Samsung HMX-R10 Comparisons
 
  JVC GZ-X900 Sanyo VPC-HD2000 Canon HF S100



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