Samsung SC-DX205

alaTest has collected and analyzed 24 reviews from magazines and websites. Comments about the design and value for money are overall positive. The image quality and usability also get good feedback, whereas many are critical about the portability and memory. There are some mixed opinions about the zoom.

usability, image quality, value for money, design

battery, memory, portability

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Camcorders the Samsung SC-DX205 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 75/100 = Good quality.

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Amazon review summary for the Samsung SC-DX205

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 21 user reviews of the Samsung SC-DX205 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 2.5/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other products on Amazon.com.

image quality, usability, value for money, design

48% of reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

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OK...

 

This camera is not the best. However, it has a sleek look and does it's job. I've never gotten the disk error before, but in my opinion, its better to just stick with the SD card. Make sure you jump for at least a class 6 card with HD capabilities,...

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Worth the money

 

I bought this camcorder overa year now and it works great. I never use the disk part because the max capacity is 1.2 Gb, while for less physical space i can us an HCSD card up to 16 Gb. And i figure the disk will use more power to operate. I gave it 4...

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Worth the money

 

I bought this camcorder overa year now and it works great.

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Amazing!

 

This is an amazing camera for amateurs! I couldn't have asked for a better electronic for the price. Just know the kind of Mini DVD-Rs that you're buying ... it's the - not the + ones. :)

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I LOVE THIS PRODUCT

 

This is the best - the shipment was suberb everything was just perfect and it was the best thing i had gotten my dad in a long while....he absolutely loves it and it works so well. even after only a yr it is a permanent fixture in my house.

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Disc Error

 

Disc Error on two thirds or more of our discs. I am fed up and will have to get something new. $269 + all the money trying different brands of discs to see if they would work better.

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DISC ERROR!!! UGGGGGH!

 

I HAVE THE SAME COMPLAINTS AS THE OTHER REVIEWS I'VE READ. WE'VE TAPED SO MANY IMPORTANT EVENTS ONLY TO HAVE SOME SORT OF ERROR COME UP ON THE SCREEN WHILE WE'RE TRYING TO FINALIZE THE DVD. DRIVES ME CRAZY!! ONCE THAT HAPPENS, DISC IS GARBAGE AND...

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DISC ERROR

 

Every time I load a new disc, after a few minutes, the "write error" comes up. I've tried to clean the camcorder using Dust Off and the same thing happens. I've no idea what to do, I thought of smashing it on a rock and forget about it. Samsung...

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completely frustrated

 

I had the same problem as Bonnie; exchanged the first camcorder only to have the exact problem with the second. The biggest problem is that I trusted the thing & recorded 4 DVD's that I am unable to "finalize" due to disc error (didn't matter if they...

Product Specifications

You won't miss any of life's special moments with this compact, lightweight DVD camcorder. The Samsung SC-DX205 can give you up to 100 minutes of recording time. Plus, with the 2.7-inch LCD screen you'll easily capture those special shots like baby's first steps. Now you can capture these memories on DVD discs. No more bulky videotapes and no more hassle.

Audio Input

Microphone Operation Mode:Stereo
Microphone Technology:Electret condenser
Type:Microphone

Battery

Battery Form Factor:Manufacturer specific

Camcorder Features

Widescreen Video Capture: Yes

Dimensions & Weight

Depth:4.8in
Height:3.6in
Weight:12.9oz
Width:2.2in

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:SC-DX205
Packaged Quantity:1
Product Line:Samsung

Lens System

Lens Aperture:F/1.6-4.3
Max Focal Length:78.2mm
Min Focal Length:2.3mm
Optical Zoom:34
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
Sensor Qty:1CCD

Optical System

Image Stabilizer:Electronic

Video Input

Analog Video Format:NTSC
Digital Video Format:H.264 / MPEG-2
Digital Zoom:2200
Media Type:DVD-R (8cm) / DVD-R DL (8 cm) / DVD-RW (8 cm) / Flash card
Shooting Modes:Digital photo mode
Still Image Format:JPEG
Type:Camcorder
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