GE DV1 Product Specs
We haven't reviewed a GE (General Imaging) product in a while, but get ready for the DV1—a cheap, waterproof, ultracompact camcorder that may be an answer for those on a tight budget. Don't bite before reading our review, though. The GE DV1 ($129 MSRP) didn't put up hot numbers in our video testing, and its numerous design flaws led to a frustrating user experience.
| GE DV1- Specs | |
|---|---|
| Original Price | 129 |
| Year | 2011 |
| Format | Flash memory |
| Class | Consumer |
| HD | Yes |
| General Type | Ultracompact, Basic Budget |
| Image Stabilization | Digital |
| HD Video Format | MPEG-4 AVC/H.264(MOV) |
| Frame Rate(s) | 30p, 60p (1280 x 720) |
| Primary Audio Format | AAC |
| Primary Media | Memory Card |
| Memory Card Type | SD/SDHC memory card |
| Included Media Capacity | 27 MB |
| Recording Quality Option(s) | Best, Fine, Normal |
| Zoom Control Type(s) | Buttons |
| Digital Zoom | 4 x |
| Manual Focus | No |
| Manual Exposure | No |
| Manual Aperture | No |
| Manual Shutter Speed | No |
| Manual White Balance | No |
| White Balance Presets | Auto (AWB), Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Underwater |
| Manual Gain | No |
| Manual Noise Reduction | No |
| Audio Dubbing | No |
| Auto / Easy Mode | Yes |
| Face Detection | Yes |
| Color / Image Control(s) | High Dynamic Range on/off |
| Still-Video Hybrid | Yes |
| Still Image Resolution(s) | 2592 x 1944, 2560 x 1440 |
| Flash | No |
| Simultaneous Video / Still Recording | Yes |
| Manual ISO | No |
| ISO Minimum | 100 |
| ISO Maximum | 800 |
| Continuous Shot | Yes |
| Body Type | Ultracompact |
| Weight (with battery pack) | 145 g |
| Width (mm) | 55.0 mm |
| Height (mm) | 105.0 mm |
| Length (mm) | 20.1 mm |
| Body Color(s) | Aqua Blue, Citrus Orange, Graphite Brey, Lime Green, Velvet Red |
| LCD Size (inches) | 2.5 in. |
| LCD Resolution (pixels) | 92000 pixels |
| Touch Screen | No |
| Viewfinder | No |
| Waterproof | Waterproof |
| Waterproof Maximum Depth | 16.0 meters |
| USB | Yes |
| HDMI | Yes |
| Accessory Shoe (Cold) | No |
| Accessory Shoe (Hot) | No |
| Included Wireless Remote | No |
| WiFi | No |
| Card Slot 1 | SD/SDHC |
| Included Battery | GB-50 |
| Manual Exposure Controls | None |
| Manual Aperture Controls | None |
| Manual Shutter Speeds | None |
| Manual White Balance Controls | Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Underwater |
| Manual Gain Controls | None |
| GE DV1 Scores | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | Score | Weighting | |
| Color Score | 4.77 | 2.0 | |
| Noise Score | 12.41 | 1.0 | |
| Wide Angle Score | 7.4 | 0.8 | |
| Motion Score | 5.0 | 1.0 | |
| Video Sharpness Score | 9.56 | 4.0 | |
| Low Light Color Score | 3.09 | 1.25 | |
| Low Light Sensitivity Score | 3.24 | 1.5 | |
| Low Light Noise Score | 13.2 | 1.25 | |
| Compression Score | 7.0 | 1.0 | |
| Media Score | 5.1 | 1.5 | |
| Editing Score | 6.5 | 0.75 | |
| Auto Mode Score | 5.25 | 0.5 | |
| Zoom Score | 2.0 | 0.75 | |
| Zoom Ratio Score | 0.0 | 0.5 | |
| Focus Score | 0.0 | 0.7 | |
| Exposure Score | 1.5 | 0.65 | |
| Aperture Score | 0.0 | 0.65 | |
| Shutter Speed Score | 0.0 | 0.6 | |
| White Balance Score | 3.75 | 0.55 | |
| Gain Score | 0.0 | 0.5 | |
| Color & Image Controls Score | 0.0 | 0.5 | |
| Other Manual Controls Score | 2.0 | 0.5 | |
| Still Features Score | 7.6 | 0.8 | |
| Ease of Use Score | 4.5 | 1.25 | |
| Handling Score | 6.25 | 1.25 | |
| Stabilization Score | 0.0 | 1.0 | |
| Portability Score | 11.03 | 0.8 | |
| Battery Life Score | 2.5 | 1.0 | |
| LCD & Viewfinder Score | 5.06 | 0.6 | |
| Menus Score | 4.0 | 1.0 | |
| Playback Score | 2.5 | 0.3 | |
| Connectivity Score | 2.5 | 0.8 | |
| Audio Features Score | 0.25 | 1.0 | |
| Other Features Score | 1.0 | 0.5 | |
| Total: | 165 | ||
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