Samsung's digital camcorder lineup for 2010 consists of 14 models, including two high definition pocket camcorders, five standard definition camcorders and three models with built-in Wi Fi.
1. Samsung HMX-S16
The Samsung HMX-S16 is the top-of-the-line high definition camcorder. It's notable for being one of the first camcorders to use Wi-Fi networking for connecting with DLNA-certified devices (computers or TVs) for viewing and transferring HD video. It retails for $1,199 and features:
- 1920 x 1080 recording in the H.264 format
- 1/2.3-inch, 10-megapixel back side illuminated CMOS sensor
- 64GB internal flash memory
- 15x optical zoom lens with optical image stabilization
- 3.5-inch touch-screen LCD
- time lapse and slow motion recording
- HMX-S16 home page
2. Samsung HMX-S15
- 1920 x 1080 recording in the H.264 format
- 1/2.3-inch, 10-megapixel back side illuminated CMOS sensor
- 32GB internal flash memory and SDHC card slot
- 15x optical zoom lens with optical image stabilization
- 3.5-inch touch-screen LCD
- time lapse and slow motion recording
- HMX-S15 home page
3. Samsung HMX-S10
The HMX-S10 borrows most of the core specifications of the S16/S15 with two exceptions: there's no Wi-Fi connectivity and it records directly to SDHC card, with no internal memory. It will retail for $799 and features:
- 1920 x 1080 recording in the H.264 format
- 1/2.3-inch, 10-megapixel back side illuminated CMOS sensor
- SDHC card slot
- 15x optical zoom lens with optical image stabilization
- 3.5-inch touch-screen LCD
- time lapse and slow motion recording
- HMX-S10 home page
4. Samsung HMX H205
The H-series is the mid-range of Samsung's high definition lineup. The H205 will retail for $549 and features:
- 1920 x 1080 video recording in the H.264 format
- 1/4.1-inch, 2-megapixel back side illuminated CMOS sensor
- 32GB internal flash memory and SDHC card slot
- 20x optical zoom lens with optical image stabilization
- 2.7-inch touch-screen LCD
- "Smart Auto" mode for automatically choosing a video mode based on recording environment
- HMX-H205 home page
5. Samsung HMX-S204
The HMX-S204 is identical to the S205 with the exception of internal memory, which drops from 32GB to 16GB. It retails for $499 and features:- 1920 x 1080 video recording in the H.264 format
- 1/4.1-inch, 2-megapixel back side illuminated CMOS sensor
- 16GB internal flash memory and SDHC card slot
- 20x optical zoom lens with optical image stabilization
- 2.7-inch touch-screen LCD
- "Smart Auto" mode for automatically choosing a video mode based on recording environment
- HMX-H204 home page
6. Samsung HMX-M20
The HMX-M20 is a high-definition camcorder with Samsung's "active angle" lens. The lens is tilted upward at a 25-degree angle, which lets you hold it lower, putting less strain on your arm. It will retail for $499 and features:
- 1920 x 1080 video recording in the H.264 format
- 1/2.3-inch, 10-megapixel back side illuminated CMOS sensor
- SDHC card slot
- 8x optical zoom lens
- 2.7-inch LCD
- Time lapse recording
- HMX-H204 home page
7. Samsung HMX-H203
The H203 borrows the core features of the H205/H204 but lowers the internal memory to 8GB. It retails for $449 and features:
- 1920 x 1080 video recording in the H.264 format
- 1/4.1-inch, 2-megapixel back side illuminated CMOS sensor
- 8GB internal flash memory and SDHC card slot
- 20x optical zoom lens with optical image stabilization
- 2.7-inch touch-screen LCD
- "Smart Auto" mode for automatically choosing a video mode based on recording environment
- HMX-H203 home page
8. Samsung HMX-H200
The HMX200 is identical to the other H-series models above, except it has no internal memory and records direct to SDHC cards. It will retail for $399 and features:
- 1920 x 1080 video recording in the H.264 format
- 1/4.1-inch, 2-megapixel back side illuminated CMOS sensor
- SDHC card slot
- 20x optical zoom lens with optical image stabilization
- 2.7-inch touch-screen LCD
- "Smart Auto" mode for automatically choosing a video mode based on recording environment
- HMX-H200 home page
9. Samsung HMX-U20
The HMX U20 is one of two high definition pocket camcorders from Samsung in 2010. It is unique among pocket models in that it includes an optical zoom lens (most pocket camcorders rely on the less effective digital zoom). It retails for $199 and features:
- 1920 x 1080 HD recording in the H.264 format
- 1/2.3-inch, 7.8-megapixel back side illuminated CMOS sensor
- 3x optical zoom lens
- SDHC card slot
- 2-inch LCD display
- built-in USB port
- HDMI output
- HMX-U20 home page
10. Samsung SMX-F44
The SMX44 is a standard definition camcorder. Like many pocket camcorders, the F-series models (including the F43 and F40 below) feature built-in software that launches automatically whenever the camcorder is connected to a computer. Through the software, users can perform edits to their video or share via YouTube. It retails for $299 and features:
- 720 x 480 video recording in the H.264 format
- 1/6-inch, 680K pixel CCD sensor
- 16GB internal flash memory SDHC card slot
- 52x optical zoom lens with optical image stabilization
- 2.7-inch LCD
- Manual focusing and manual shutter control
- SMX-F44 home page