Samsung SMX-K40BP

48 reviews

May, 2013

Positive
Value for money (7)
Portability (6)
Usability (4)
Zoom (4)
Image quality (4)

Negative
Memory (4)
Battery (2)
Features (1)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 48 reviews from magazines and websites. People really like the zoom and image quality. The connectivity and portability also get good opinions, whereas the features and battery get less positive reviews.

value for money, portability, connectivity, image quality, zoom

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Camcorders the Samsung SMX-K40BP is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 78/100 = Good quality.

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Samsung SMX-K40

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Consumer review by: CanEHdian (cnet.com)

Very good for the price, but you need aux lighting

All in all, a descent "near" HD camcorder, but if you want to view near HD quality on your HDTV, you'll need the optional mini-HDMI to normal HDMI cable and attach it from the camcorder to your HDTV, Using the supplied AV connection will give you very...

Light weight- Allows you to manually set aperture and shutter speed-Great still pictures can be taken, Great 2.7" LCD colored screen that can be viewed easily in direct sunlight, which can also be flipped

No internal memory, forcing you to purchase an HDSC memory card of 16G recommended, or maximum of 32G, however, a 16G will give you hours of videoing. No mini HDMI cable included with purchase of camera, nor does it come with an extra battery

Nov, 2010

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Consumer review by: CanEHdian (cnet.com)

Very good for the price, but you need aux lighting

Nov, 2010

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Amazon review summary for the Samsung SMX-K40BP

alaTest has collected and analyzed 6 user reviews of the Samsung SMX-K40BP 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 products on Amazon.com.

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

May, 2013

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Consumer review by: Albert Lannutti (amazon.com)

video

this little camera is great for the price. i admit its not like the big guys but it takes great pictures, easy down load,easy to use and fits in the palm of your hand.this is a fun cam and its high definition

Dec, 2009

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Consumer review by: Brock R Barney (amazon.com)

Awesome camera for the price

I bought this camera to take videos of my son and maybe do a little bit of amateur filming as well. To start this camera is very small. It literally can fit in the palm of your hand. The LCD screen is nice but at times can make it hard to view what...

Nov, 2009

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Consumer review by: Brock R Barney (amazon.com)

Awesome camera for the price

Nov, 2009

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Consumer review by: MNFireman (amazon.com)

Better Camera the second time around

Purchased this camera for an important family trip. First camera was bad and was not able to bring it with me. Amazon quickly replaced it for me with a new one that worked just fine but could not get the replacement until I came back. The issue was...

Nov, 2009

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Consumer review by: Mr. K (amazon.com)

Still undecided

Had to write a review because I am hoping that someone with experience on this camera might email me and help me out. I played back the video I took on my TV. I have a 52" Samsung HDTV. I connected the SMX-K40 to the AV inputs using the cable that...

Oct, 2001

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Consumer review by: Mr. K (amazon.com)

Still undecided

Oct, 2001

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Product Specifications

With the K-series, consumers can enjoy near Full HD quality video for the price of a standard definition camcorder. The SMX-K40 records exceptional standard definition video at a resolution of 720 x 480 which can then be played back on an HDTV in near Full HD quality thanks to advanced upscaling technology and HDMI connectivity.The SMX-K40 also offers one of Samsung's most powerful zoom lenses. Consumers have a 65x intelli-zoom at their fingertips which enhances their ability to capture any moment they see no matter how far away they may be. Significantly more reliable than a standard digital zoom which negatively affects the quality of the image, Samsung's intelli-zoom allows users to go beyond the camcorder's 52x optical zoom. The K-series also features Samsung's advanced Optical Image Stabilizer, ensuring that videos taken will be shake-free, when using the camcorder's full 65x intelli-zoom. Furthermore, the camcorder's world class Schneider Kreuznach lens delivers the quality and performance needed to help capture the most impressive video possible.