Samsung SMX-F34

219 reviews

May, 2013

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Battery (25)
Design (16)
Zoom (6)
Color (6)
Value for money (6)

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Features (8)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 219 reviews from magazines and websites. Views about the portability and value for money are overall positive. The zoom and design also get good opinions. Some have doubts about the features.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Camcorders the Samsung SMX-F34 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 81/100 = Very good quality.

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Expert review by: Joshua Goldman (cnet.com)

Samsung SMX-F34 (red)

Aside from design, what separates pocket minicamcorders like the Flip from camcorders like the Samsung SMX-F34 is not video quality, but optical zoom and storage capacity. The F34 features 16GB of internal memory as well as an SDHC card slot for...

Comfortable, compact design; 34x zoom lens; 16GB internal memory; good audio quality; relatively easy to operate.

Slow autofocus performance; long zoom lens lacks optical image stabilization.

The Samsung SMX-F34 is a serviceable inexpensive standard-definition camcorder, but the money goes more to storage and the megazoom lens than to video quality.

Aug, 2009

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Expert review by: Misty Faucheux (brighthub.com)

Samsung SMX-F34 Review

Budget digital camcorders are often on people's shopping list, especially with the holiday season approaching fast. The Samsung SMX-F34 falls into that category, being under $300. This digital camcorder does come with some nice features, but it also...

Jun, 2011

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Consumer review by: kylebowen14 (cnet.com)

"Great camera for the money and simple to use!"

This camera is a great value for the money. In addition, it is very easy to use and it doesn't require the constant shuffling and fumbling of tapes or DVDs. If you have any computer skills whatsoever, you will be able to quickly and easily upload your...

Expandable SDHC card slot, easy to use, good size LCD view screen, compact, and cheap!

Standard definition, no nighttime mode (that I am aware of), focus is kind of slow.

Jan, 2010

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Consumer review by: kylebowen14 (cnet.com)

Great camera for the money and simple to use!

Expandable SDHC card slot, easy to use, good size LCD view screen, compact, and cheap

Standard definition, no nighttime mode (that I am aware of), focus is kind of slow

Jan, 2010

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Amazon review summary for the Samsung SMX-F34

alaTest has collected and analyzed 133 user reviews of the Samsung SMX-F34 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.

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69% of reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

May, 2013

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Consumer review by: Anna (amazon.com)

Dont BUY IT!

Honestly I got to say.. not what i expected for 200 dollars. I bought this camera so i could record snowboard tricks and make viral videos. "NOT HD AT ALL". only records for a period of time before switching off the recording. Doesnt take the sound...

Nov, 2011

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Consumer review by: Brett Jarvi "Brett Jarvi" (amazon.com)

Samsung Hung

This was a decent camera, but now the view screen quit. So I am thinking you get what you pay for. Period.

Aug, 2011

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Consumer review by: R. Drosdick "Kite Lvr" (amazon.com)

Great Camera!

I've had the camera for a few months now and I still love it! I don't know what the low light debate is but it works great indoors and at the choir concerts for my kids. It compensates for the lighting better than my Canon SX-10 still camera. (The...

May, 2011

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Consumer review by: Timothy B. Riley (amazon.com)

A good camera for a young person or as a back up

Jan, 2011

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Consumer review by: Timothy B. Riley (amazon.com)

A good camera for a young person or as a back up

I've been using this camera for while, trying to evaluate it for what it is, not what it was never designed to be. Here are some thoughts: The construction of the camera is somewhat disappointing, even for the price. I have a higher-end Samsung...

Jan, 2011

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