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Introduction
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01.Product Tour
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02.Colour & Noise Performance
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03.Motion & Sharpness Performance
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04.Low Light Performance
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05.Compression & Media
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06.Manual Controls
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07.Still Features
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08.Handling & Use
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09.Playback & Connectivity
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10.Audio & Other Features
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11.JVC GZ-X900 Comparison
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12.Sanyo VPC-HD2000 Comparison
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13.Panasonic HDC-HS20 Comparison
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14.Conclusion
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15.Photo Gallery
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16.Specs and Ratings
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17.Comments
Samsung HMX-R10
This review is organized into 17 parts
Next: Part 1
Product Tour
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.
| 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 |
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| JVC GZ-X900 | Sanyo VPC-HD2000 | Canon HF S100 |
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