Review of Samsung HMX-R10

Samsung is looking to enter the camcorder segment in a big way. The manufacturer has recently launched a camcorder in form of HMX-R10. The camcorder is compact in size and easy to use. The user finds it comfortable to hold and has a good grip. The company has made changes in the angle of the lens that helps in reducing the strain on the wrist of the user. This Samsung model is well-designed and attracts the user. The model is available in silver and black color. The device in small in size and hence, can easily fit into the pocket.

When the user look towards the camcorder, the lens angled at 25 degrees is noticed. The right side has a curve. This helps the user to fit his or her palm and get the right grip that is needed for shooting. A wrist strap has to be used to get the firm grip on the device. The user has to use two hands to firmly hold the camera for shooting videos. On the top side, the user finds a shutter release for images. The rear side has a mode switch, record switch and vertical zoom button. The camcorder has 5x optical zoom. Underneath these buttons, one finds a panel that has port for USB, Mini-HDMI, charger, etc.

Let’s take a look at the Samsung HMX-R10:

The HMX-R10 has an electronic image stabilizer. Once the flip is opened, one can see a 2.7 inch LCD touch screen. The menu button, record buttons and shooting options are seen near to the LCD. In the LCD panel, the user finds power, display and Easy Q buttons. Easy Q helps the user to access automatic mode. The touch screen can be used to adjust and change settings. The touch screen is not that responsive so it becomes cumbersome for the user. The memory card slot and battery are located at the bottom side of the model. The camcorder has a built-in flash on the front side.

This Samsung camcorder has good shooting options. The user can choose from the given four HD modes. The camera records videos and images at high speed. The video quality of HMX-R10 is really good. The videos are sharp and clear with bright  and natural colors. There is some noise heard in the videos. The image quality is better to the other contemporaries. The images are sharp and bright. The camcorder has 9 mega pixel resolution. The colors look better in snaps when compared to the videos. The images can be shared and uploaded on websites.

Take a look at the screen of  this camcorder:

The Samsung HMX-R10 is best option for users who want simple easy to use, pocket camcorder.  The features are good and user friendly. The design of the camcorder may not suit all but the video quality matters when it comes to a camcorder. The camcorder is priced at $379. It is a good deal for its compact size and performance.