Samsung SC-D365

Samsung SC-D365
alaScore 73

25 reviews

May, 2013

alaTest has collected and analyzed 25 reviews from magazines and websites. Reviewers really like the value for money. The usability is also appreciated, whereas there are mixed opinions on the resolution and image quality. Many are negative about the battery and viewfinder.

usability, value for money

viewfinder, battery

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Camcorders the Samsung SC-D365 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 73/100 = Good quality.

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Review analysis

(Based on 25 reviews)

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Samsung SC-D365 Camcorder Review

 

Samsung, the fifth stream camcorder manufacturer, has a hard road. The big four companies - Sony, Canon, Panasonic, and JVC - so thoroughly dominate the market for quality that it seems competitors have to resort to tricks or hooks to entice unwary...

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Amazon review summary for the Samsung SC-D365

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 18 user reviews of the Samsung SC-D365 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other products on Amazon.com.

usability

61% of reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

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Pretty Good Buy ”

 

Okay this was a buy on a whime. Wasn't actually looking to buy a camcorder, but glad we did.  This is not your state of the art camcorder.  This is more like your rookie camcorder operators. It is a little prehistoric as it takes the mini video tapes...

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Terrible camera

 

Terrible camera

I won this camera in a contest and now I'm kinda wishing I never had. Practically everything I've shot with this thing has turned out bad in some way or another. From the autofocus that can never decide what it wants to focus on, to the very poor...

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worst ever

 

worst ever

this is the worst camcorder i've ever owned.the picture quality is the worst.i can't get a clear picture unless i focus at one distance.if i move a little,or something moves in the picture it goes out of focus.i haven't got one decent video with this...

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noisy cassette chasis mechanism

 

noisy cassette chasis mechanism

This camcorder has a extremeley noisy cassette chasis mechanism, it is a very annoying and a intermittent problem. Other than that this camera is satifactory, I believe it is over priced for the quality of the video, especially recording low light...

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SC-D365 MiniDV Camcorder

 

SC-D365 MiniDV Camcorder

I am not yet totally familiar with the operation of the Camcorder as I have only used it a couple of times. I seems to work as it should. I have had trouble with the Light. According to the manual, the light shoud come on when you push the record...

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Internal DVD Drive

 

Internal DVD Drive

Great product. Easy to install. The drive is fast and relatively silent.

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Low quality

 

Low quality

The camcorder does not have remote control but there is a battery in the box with remote control written on it. You can not copy the recorded movies on the camputer. other than that it is easy to use abd sufficient.

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Got screwed!!!

 

Got screwed!!!

This is clearly labeled a "half height" product. I bought it for a gift and was embarassed when it turned out to be a full height burner.

Product Specifications

The SC-D365 fits comfortably into the palm of your hand and it is easy to master. This model features enhanced audio and battery life. It also has an external memory card slot. Movie making has never been more fun.

Audio Input

Microphone Operation Mode:Stereo
Type:Microphone

Battery

Battery Form Factor:Manufacturer specific

Camcorder Features

Low Lux / Night Mode: Yes
Widescreen Video Capture: Yes

Digital Camera

Supported Flash Memory:Memory Stick / Memory Stick PRO / MultiMediaCard / SD Memory Card

Dimensions & Weight

Depth:4.1in
Height:3.7in
Weight:12.3oz
Width:2.1in

Display (Projector)

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

Exposure Parameters

Shooting Programs:Hi-speed shutter / Portrait mode / Sand & snow / Sports mode / Spotlight

Header

Manufacturer:Samsung
Model:SC-D365
Packaged Quantity:1
Product Line:Samsung

Lens System

Lens Aperture:F/1.6
Type:Zoom lens

Optical Sensor

Camcorder Sensor Resolution:680Kpix
Optical Sensor Size:1/6"
Optical Sensor Size (metric):4.2 mm ( 1/6 ) / 4.2 mm ( 1/6" )
Optical Sensor Type:CCD

Optical System

Image Stabilizer:Electronic

Video Input

Digital Scene Transition:Black fader
Digital Video Format:MPEG-4
Media Type:Mini DV
Shooting Modes:Digital photo mode / Frame movie mode
Special Effects:Art / Black & White / Emboss / Mirror / Mosaic / Negative / Pastel / Sepia
Still Image Format:JPEG
Type:Camcorder

Viewfinder

Viewfinder Color Support:Color
Viewfinder Type:LCD
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