Samsung HMX-H204

alaTest has collected and analyzed 35 reviews from magazines and websites. Reviewers really like the zoom and image quality. The usability and value for money also get good feedback. Views are divided on the portability. Some have doubts about the memory and color.

value for money, usability, image quality, zoom

color, memory

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Camcorders the Samsung HMX-H204 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 84/100 = Very good quality.

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Amazon review summary for the Samsung HMX-H204

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 25 user reviews of the Samsung HMX-H204 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.5/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other products on Amazon.com.

value for money, usability, zoom, image quality, portability

56% of reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

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More than satisfied

 

This will be a real simple and short review.

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More than satisfied

 

This will be a real simple and short review. I bought this camera to create videos for storm chasing, school projects, and for my YouTube channels. I must say I am MORE than happy with this product. The image quality is fantastic and the zoom is...

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Videocamara FullHD

 

Good afternoon.

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Videocamara FullHD

 

Good afternoon. receive a coordinated greeting from Venezuela, I on the 20th of December of the year last I made a purchase. but since I made the purchase, after I go through customs in Miami and Customs Venezuela today February 12 I received my...

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The price was too good to be true

 

We got this at a great price and then we paid for it. I had the camera for 3 weeks before I finally came to my senses and sent it back. The video quality wasn't what I was hopping for. Low light was terrible. And worst of all I couldn't load it onto my...

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The price was too good to be true

 

We got this at a great price and then we paid for it. I had the camera for 3 weeks before I finally came to my senses and sent it back. The video quality wasn't what I was hopping for. Low light was terrible. And worst of all I couldn't load it onto my...

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Great camera, but a couple of limitations

 

Certainly for the price I have no complaints. This is a great camera for 99% of the people that will buy it. I've used this camera, along with a 202, to shoot instructional videos and aerial footage. The fact that the camera stops briefly every 29...

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Great camera, but a couple of limitations

 

Certainly for the price I have no complaints. This is a great camera for 99% of the people that will buy it. I've used this camera, along with a 202, to shoot instructional videos and aerial footage. The fact that the camera stops briefly every 29...

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It has lots of advantages, but some disadvantages

 

Pros: - 9 different types of quality & resolutions. 480, 720, & 1080 pixels with Normal, Fine, or Super Fine resolutions settings. - 60 fps video recording at all times. This allows you to do 50% smooth slow motion with an editing software. - Great...

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Product Specifications

The best way to relive special moments is by watching them in amazing high definition on your HDTV. The best way to do this is with the Samsung HMX-H204 camcorder. Record in full HD (1920 x 1080 resolution) and get breathtaking images in brilliant color. It also includes 20x optical zoom so you can get close to the action and optical image stabilizer for blur-free video.

Audio Input

Type:Microphone

Camcorder Features

High Definition Video Support:1080i
Widescreen Video Capture: Yes

Digital Camera

Supported Flash Memory:SDHC Memory Card

Display (Projector)

Diagonal Size:2.7in
Diagonal Size (metric):6.9cm
Display Form Factor:Rotating
Technology:TFT active matrix
Type:LCD display

Flash Memory

Form Factor:Integrated
Storage Capacity:16GB

Header

Manufacturer:Samsung
Model:HMX-H204BN
Packaged Quantity:1
Product Line:Samsung

Lens System

Optical Zoom:20
Type:Zoom lens

Optical Sensor

Camcorder Sensor Resolution:2Mpix
Optical Sensor Size:1/4.1 / 1/4.1"
Optical Sensor Size (metric):6.2 mm ( 1/4.1 ) / 6.2 mm ( 1/4.1" )
Optical Sensor Type:CMOS
Sensor Qty:1CMOS

Optical System

Built-in Optical Image Stabilizer: Yes
Image Stabilizer:Optical

Video Input

Analog Video Format:NTSC
Digital Video Format:H.264
Digital Zoom:220
Media Type:Flash card
Shooting Modes:Digital photo mode
Still Image Format:JPEG
Type:Camcorder
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