Samsung HMX20

The Samsung HMX20 is a high-end HD camcorder with 8GB internal flash memory, and an SDHC card slot for additional storage support. It features full 1080p 30/60fps video recording in H.264 video format with AAC audio (HD : 1920 x 1080 (50i / 25p )/ SD : 720 x 576). The HMX20 also provides a digital still image capture mode; images are stored in the JPEG file format. The HMX20 includes a 2.7" 16:9 widescreen LCD preview monitor. The high definition lens features a 10x optical and 100x digital zoom, with a filter diameter of 49mm, focal length of f=6.3-63mm and an aperture range of F 1.8-2.5. Outputs on the device include USB 2.0, HDMI, AV, S-Video, Component, and an external mic hookup. The device has a power consumption level of 4.1W with an estimated total battery life of 80 minutes recording time (battery capacity of 7.4V / 850mAh). The internal flash memory (8GB capacity) can store up to 190 minutes in Super Fine (5Mbps) mode, 240 minutes in Fine (4Mbps) mode, 310 minutes in Normal (3Mbps) mode, and 460 minutes in Web & Mobile (2Mbps) mode. The HMX20 comes bundled with a remote control, soft pouch, AV Cable, component cable, USB Cable, power cradle, a battery, and Media Show 3.0 video editing software. The only color the device comes available in is black, and it has a total weight of 456g, with dimensions of (WxHxD) 66.0mm x 67.2mm x 139mm. The Samsung HMX20 was released in early 2008 and has an MSRP of $999.

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Samsung HMX20
MSRP $999.00
Release date January, 2008
Brand Samsung
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Pros:
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full 1080p at 60fps
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10x optical zoom
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8GB of internal memory
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large number of outputs
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external microphone hookup
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extremely compact
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great low level light performance
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Cons:
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only 1 hour 20 minutes of filming time
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poor manual controls
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Details

Features

  • 10x optical zoom, 100x digital zoom lens
  • Filter Diameter: 49mm
  • Focal Length: 6.3-63mm
  • Aperture Range: f/1.8 to f/2.5
  • 2.7"  16:9 widescreen LCD preview screen with LCD enhancing technology
  • Records to 8GB internal flash memory or optional SDHC card
  • SDHC card slot for additional storage support
  • Digital Still Picture functionality (JPEG)
  • Digital Image Stabilizer
  • Outputs include USB 2.0, HDMI, AV, S-Video, Component, and an external mic hookup
  • Power Consumption: 4.1W
  • Battery Capacity: 7.4V / 850mAh
  • Battery Life: 80 minutes of filming time
  • Webcam functionality
  • Includes Remote control soft pouch, AV Cable, component cable, USB Cable, power cradle, a battery, and Media Show 3.0 video editing software
  • Weight: 456g
  • Dimensions (WxHxD): 66.0mm x 67.2mm x 139mm
  • Release Date: Early 2008
  • MSRP: $999

 

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Comments

1.  avatar mellaminfree said:

HMX20 is looking good shape of design. I think it comes to meet user interface friendly. Swivel grip offers good shooting angles and handy shape. simple buttons and touch screen offers without hassle to navigate functions. As we knows, it's FullHDcam 1080p and H.264 resolution and good battery life with reasonable price.
Moreover, It's flash-memory based cam with expadable MMC slot also good conversion with other digital products. I love it's slow motion video at300fps - it shows moving frame slowly and it's another pleasure when it reviews. I think it's good cam.
Dec 04, 2008 2:39am
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*mellaminfree @ 12/4/2008 2:39:24 AM

  • commented: "HMX20 is looking good shape of design. I think it comes to meet user interface friendly. Swivel grip offers good shooting angles and handy shape. simple buttons and touch screen offers without hassle to navigate functions. As we knows, it's FullHDcam 1080p and H.264 resolution and good battery life with reasonable..."

*yale @ 10/26/2008 10:57:33 PM

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