Samsung VP DC163

19 reviews

May, 2013

Positive
Usability (9)
Battery (4)
Value for money (3)
Design (2)
Portability (1)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 19 reviews from magazines and websites. Reviewers really like the zoom and design. The value for money and battery also get good feedback, but there are some mixed reviews about the viewfinder.

usability, battery, value for money, design, zoom

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Camcorders the Samsung VP DC163 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 73/100 = Good quality.

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Expert review by: James Dickinson (goodgearguide.com.au)

Samsung VP-DC163

Offering a big optical zoom and Dual-Layer DVD recording at a bargain price, at first glance Samsung's VP-DC163 looks like a fairly solid product. How...

Huge zoom, easy to use menu system, support for dual layer discs, price

LCD screen, performance in low light

A well constructed and easy to use camcorder but offers mediocre video performance.

Oct, 2006

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Consumer review by: (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon review summary for the Samsung VP DC163

alaTest has collected and analysed 3 user reviews of the Samsung VP DC163 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.5/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other Camcorders on Amazon.co.uk.

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67% of reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

May, 2013

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Consumer review by: N47 (amazon.co.uk)

Not what I expected

I brought this camera for our family holiday in August 07. When trying to record in the evening when it was quite humid the camera cut out several times even when there was full battery and got very hot to touch. Tried to format discs on holiday and...

Sep, 2007

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Consumer review by: darrenhanks (dooyoo.co.uk)

Samsung VP-DC163: Top quality DVD Camera

This is the first video camera I have ever owned. I found it very easy to use, the on screen menus are very easy to use and in a logical order. It is very flexible so you can have it setup with everything is automatic, for anyone who knows how to use...

Light, nice screen, easy to use

Battery life not good, not sure about reliability

Jul, 2007

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Consumer review by: darrenhanks (dooyoo.co.uk)

Samsung VP DC163 : Top quality DVD Camera

Jul, 2007

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Consumer review by: iamthebest (dooyoo.co.uk)

Samsung VP DC163 : WOW!!!!! Great Great Great!!!

DVD Camcorder Samsung VP-DC163 ------------------------ ----------------------- Where to start, there is so much that I need to put into this review. Well let's start about how I came around to getting this product. Well because I like all of the...

Apr, 2007

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Consumer review by: iamthebest (dooyoo.co.uk)

WOW!!!!! Great Great Great!!!

DVD Camcorder Samsung VP-DC163 ------------------------ ----------------------- Where to start, there is so much that I need to put into this review. Well letâ€™s start about how I came around to getting this product. Well because I like all of the...

Excellent quality and range of features

Costly

Apr, 2007

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Consumer review by: Mrs. P. C. D. Mckay (amazon.co.uk)

Brilliant value dvd camcorder!!!

Having looked through all sorts of reviews since Christmas I took my courage in both hands and ordered a SamsungVP-DC163/XEU.I had owned a couple of Samsungs(hi8)before but the hassle of transferring tape to dvd had put me off!It took only 3 days for...

Mar, 2007

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Consumer review by: Lozzeroo (amazon.co.uk)