Samsung HMX20C Reviews

alaTest has collected and analyzed 65 reviews from magazines and websites. Reviewers really like the design. The color also impresses, but many are less positive about the viewfinder.

Design, Color, Appearance, Memory

Viewfinder, Battery

Experts rate this product 70/100 and users 82/100. We analyzed these ratings, the product age and more factors. Compared to other Camcorders, the Samsung HMX20C is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 91/100 = Excellent quality.

Samsung's HMX20C camcorder has been out for almost a year now but for many consumers that may actually be a good thing. Normally we focus on buying the newest gear available so it will be usable as long as possible, but for certain purchases ...

If ease of use is your number one priority, then Samsung's SC-HMX20C high-def camcorder ($849.99 list) is ideal. Not only is it simple to operate, but it's also one of the most compact full-featured models we've tested. What's more, you don't even ...

Unique, compact design. Touch screen. Expandable storage. Super-simple file transfers. Supports HDMI CEC technology. Excellent editing and Blu-ray burning software

Video looks underexposed. Noticeable purple fringing. Can feel a bit awkward in hand. No optical viewfinder. No HDMI-out on camera itself ; must use bundled docking station

Samsung's small, sleek SC-HMX20C camcorder is dead simple to operate, but Canon and Sony reign supreme in video image quality.