Samsung VP DC171

alaTest has collected and analyzed 66 reviews from magazines and websites. Opinions about the value for money and zoom are generally positive. The image quality and design are also appreciated, but the battery and features get less positive opinions.

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

usability, memory, features, battery

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Camcorders the Samsung VP DC171 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 74/100 = Good quality.

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(Based on 66 reviews)

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Amazon review summary for the Samsung VP DC171

 

alaTest has collected and analysed 16 user reviews of the Samsung VP DC171 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 3.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other Camcorders on Amazon.co.uk.

image quality, value for money, zoom, portability

usability, battery

56% of reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

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No played in dvd players?

 

You can try to close dvd session? Close the dvd and try a again. This is the problem whit the dvd cameras.

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great present of memories

 

my daughter used this to record her pals from uni and a few events together a lovely easy to used camera.

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Do not buy

 

This is the most useless piece of consumer electronics I have bought. The main issue is that the sound and video end up out of sync which is kind of fundamental. Samsung exchanged it for another but that is just as bad. Now thinking about binning it...

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Do not buy

 

This is the most useless piece of consumer electronics I have bought. The main issue is that the sound and video end up out of sync which is kind of fundamental. Samsung exchanged it for another but that is just as bad. Now thinking about binning it...

This is the most useless piece of consumer electronics I have bought. The main issue is that the sound and video end up out of sync which is kind of fundamental. Samsung exchanged it for another but that is just as bad. Now thinking about binning it...

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Not bad at all

 

Not bad at all

This camcorder isn't movie quility it doesn't have super sound however it works well, the picture is great, burns mini dvd's and finalises them ready to watch on your dvd players, or to put on to your computer. Value for money is pretty good.

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Not bad at all

 

This camcorder isn't movie quility it doesn't have super sound however it works well, the picture is great, burns mini dvd's and finalises them ready to watch on your dvd players, or to put on to your computer. Value for money is pretty good.

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Doesn't connect to a computer!

 

The camera records and does what it's supposed to just fine but it doesn't come with a cable to connect it to a computer. You can't put the disk in and copy across because half the stuff on your camera goes missing! It has a tv connecter but if you...

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Doesn't connect to a computer!

 

The camera records and does what it's supposed to just fine but it doesn't come with a cable to connect it to a computer. You can't put the disk in and copy across because half the stuff on your camera goes missing! It has a tv connecter but if you...

The camera records and does what it's supposed to just fine but it doesn't come with a cable to connect it to a computer. You can't put the disk in and copy across because half the stuff on your camera goes missing! It has a tv connecter but if you...

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Well it's not THE best.....

 

Well it's not THE best.....

It's not the best digicam with mini-DVD functionality, but if you want the best, pay £500+. I found it did everything it claimed to and more than I expected. Picture quality was excellent, even freeze frame was good. Snap shots were only 800x600 so...

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Product Specifications

Configuration

3 Chip Technic: No
Chip Type:CCD
Image Stabiliser:Electronical Image Stabiliser
Sensor Size:1/1.6'' / 1/6''

Connectivity

Digital Input: No
Firewire IEEE-1394 Interface: No
HDMI: No
HDMI PORT: No
Type of Memory Stick Interface : No
Type of SD Card Interface : No
USB: No
USB Interface: No
Wireless Interface: No

General Features

3D: No
Format:DVD
Handheld Position:Horizontal
Product Type:TRAD. CAMCORDER
Resolution:Standard Definition
Type:Camcorder

Lens

Longest Shutter Speed in s:1/60
Shortest Shutter Speed in s:1/10000

Recording

HD Video Format:Not Applicable
Recording Format:16:9 / 4:3
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