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Samsung HMX-M20

alaTest has collected and analyzed 67 reviews from magazines and websites. Reviews about the portability and battery are overall positive. The image quality and value for money also get good feedback. Many are negative about the connectivity and features, while comments are divided on the zoom.

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

features, connectivity

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Camcorders the Samsung HMX-M20 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 84/100 = Very good quality.

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Review analysis

(Based on 67 reviews)

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Amazon review summary for the Samsung HMX-M20

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 4 user reviews of the Samsung HMX-M20 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 Camcorders on Amazon.com.

value for money

50% of reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

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Excellent sales price

 

Operating buttons are not identified clearly. Once you figure them out, its a good camera

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Best Buy has horrible customer service.

 

Given the run around in store when I tried to return the item. I was refunded the purchase price once I mailed it back, but not contacted re: my complaint since then....

The video camera I purchase online arrive missing components

missing parts

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great camera to makke simple memoreys!

 

It is a great valued price camcorder that works! would by one for my teen so that they can use at their band and color guard concerts

value and easy to use

Wished picture was a step up but ,great for price

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no av input

 

Would have been a nice camcorder but I specifically needed it for av input recording. The specs on the bestbuy.com website stated it did but it does not.

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Great video camera for the money

 

I bought this camera on sale for $99 on impulse since I needed an easy to use camera for my daughter's dance performance. The feaures are great and it surprisingly took great video!

Takes very good video

No wifi

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camera sucks

 

This camera sucks. No great features. Didnt work in low light settings. It just really sucked. I took it back and got a sony this one is great.

it can not be used in low light settings

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Great camera for the price

 

Geat for daytime. I used it at a party in low-light with the DJ lighting by the dance floor. Adjusted in a program but most was useless. Purchased video light & bracket to resove this probelm. The light is so small but it can put out the extra light...

Excellent price for $119 for black Friday in January Special

not good in low light-grainy and too dark

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great camera for price

 

great price, lightweight and easy to use. easy to carry in vehicle

great price

na

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great basic camcorder at a great price

 

My DV camera stopped working and I needed a fast replacement. I had little time for research. This camera came to the top of my list. I figured Samsung is a good brand. I didn't want to pay for a bunch of features I wouldn't use anyway. I liked the...

small, light, good battery life, easy download of videos

nothing so far

Product Specifications

You won't miss any of life's special moments with this compact, lightweight camcorder. Plus, with the 2.7-inch touch screen LCD, you'll easily capture those special shots like baby's first steps. Full HD recording with 1080p delivers breathtaking images and brilliant resolution.

Audio Input

Type:Microphone

Camcorder Features

High Definition Video Support:1080p
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

Header

Manufacturer:Samsung
Model:HMX-M20SN
Packaged Quantity:1
Product Line:Samsung

Lens System

Optical Zoom:10
Type:Zoom lens

Optical Sensor

Camcorder Sensor Resolution:5.6Mpix
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

Video Input

Analog Video Format:NTSC
Digital Video Format:H.264
Digital Zoom:120
Media Type:Flash card
Shooting Modes:Digital photo mode
Still Image Format:JPEG
Type:Camcorder
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