Samsung SMX-C10GN Review
Reviews for Samsung's inexpensive SMX-C10GN are sparse, but we did find several comments from Best Buy customers who, for the most part, seem to like this full-sized camcorder. Some Samsung SMX-C10GN reviews on Best Buy praise the camcorder's ease of use and say it shoots good-quality video, and one user mentions how light this model is. Other users posting on the site offer up complaints, such as noting that the focus could work better, the battery life is a little short, and video quality suffers when recorded in low-light conditions.
The Samsung SMX-C10GN is yet another budget camcorder that records video to SD/SDHC memory cards. It has a 10X optical zoom and a 1200X digital zoom, and records video in standard definition (720 x 480). This model also has a 2.7-inch LCD, as do most budget full-sized camcorders, as well as image stabilization.
The SMX-C10GN's price, at less than $200, is certainly attractive. We like the fact that it has image stabilization, although its 10X zoom seems low compared to that of the Sony DCR-DVD650 (60X) and the Canon FS200 (37X). Complaints about this budget camcorder's focus make us hesitant to jump on this deal, however.
Other Recommended Camcorders
Flip Mino HD
This second generation pocket sized Flip Mino HD is compact, easy to use, and captures very good quality HD video. More expensive than other budget pocket camcorders, it's a big hit with professional reviewers and users who appreciate the HDMI port and 8GB of internal memory, two improvements over the first generation Flip Mino HD. Read more »
Sony Handycam DCR-DVD650
This budget full-sized camcorder lets you close in on the action with a 60X optical zoom, the most of any camcorder we reviewed. The DXCR-DVD650 also features image stabilization and records video directly to DVD, but also includes a slot for Sony's Memory Stick flash media. Users find this inexpensive camcorder easy to use, although it doesn't record video in high definition. Read more »
Canon FS200
Canon has quite a reputation for making good cameras, and the full sized FS200 camcorder has some nice features for the price, including a 37X optical zoom; it records to SDHC flash cards, but doesn't record in HD and lacks image stabilization. Still, users say it's a cinch to use and records good video even in low light. Read more »
Kodak Zx1
The Kodak Zx1 is a good inexpensive pocket camcorder if you love the outdoors: its tough, rugged design can withstand wet weather, and it captures HD video. It includes a mini-HDMI port and a 2X digital zoom (but no optical zoom), and records video to SD/SDHC flash cards. Read more »
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