Samsung VP-MX20 Reviews: Samsung SD Card storage camcorder

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Product Features

Optical Zoom Ratio	34
The amount by which the camera optics (lens) can bring the subject closer.
Media Format	SD Card
This is the type of storage that your digital camera or camcorder uses to save images to. The main types of card media format: Compact Flash Micro SD MMC (Multi Media Card) SD Card (Secure Digital) SDHC (Secure Disk High Capacity)
Digital Zoom Ratio	1200
Not to be confused with optical zoom, digital zoom enlarges a portion of the image thus simulating optical zoom. In doing so, some image quality is lost.
Image Stabilisation	Yes
If a photo is taken at a slow shutter speed, or at a long focal length, the effects of ‘hand shake’ will be amplified. Some cameras come with built-in image stabilisation which is designed to act against this to produce sharper images. It’s great for low light shots without a tripod, like at a gig.
resolution (Megapixel)	0.7
Resolution (Pixels)	720x576
A camera sensor, that captures the photograph, is measured in pixels. The number given here is the horizontal amount of pixels followed by the vertical quantity of pixels. The more pixels a camera sensor has, the bigger and higher quality the image will be.
Manual Focus	Yes
Almost all modern cameras have autofocus. Manual focus allows you to override the autofocus and set the distance yourself. This is especially useful if your camera is struggling to focus in a low-light or confusing scene.
Dimensions (mm)	60x60.5x125
The size of the device in millimetres, in width x height x depth.
Battery Life in Hours	3
Battery life is important if you travel a lot. Long train journeys can be a pain if you don’t get more than 3 hours of life out of your laptop. It’s worth remembering that a lot of trains offer power sockets now so don’t be put off by a low battery life unless your lifestyle demands ultra portability.
Filter Diameter (mm) Lens 1	30
If you want to protect your camera or camcorder lens from getting scratched you will need a filter. A filter screws on to the front of the lens. The filter diameter is the distance across the lens.
Weight (g)	270
The weight of the product in grams.
Docking Station	No
A docking station, also known as a cradle, is used to rest your equipment whilst it charges and also allows transfer of data to a computer.
Monitor Resolution (pixels)	112000
Screen Size in Inches	2.7
Screen size is measured diagonally from corner to corner.
16:9 Recording Format	Yes
HDMI Interface	0
Like a scart interface but capable of carrying HD signals from or to other devices. You’ll need these to link your Playstation 3 or your Blu-ray player to your HD-ready TV.
USB Port	Yes
Socket for connecting devices such as a computers and other components
Remote Control	No
Waterproof	No
If your camcorder is waterproof you will be able to film under water which is perfect for diving and snorkeling.
Digital Still Photography	No
A Digital Still Photography function on a camcorder allows you to use the camcorder as if it was a digital camera. Camcorders with photo function often save to a separate memory card such as an SD Card.
Night Recording	No
Night Recording is a special mode that allows you to record in low light situations.

Also known as: SAMSUNG MX20, Samsung VPMX20

designed to perform
Be prepared to capture that elusive moment anytime, anywhere with the VP-MX20 Flash Memory Camcorder. It packs a 34x optical/1200x digital zoom with electronic image stabilisation for remarkably clear pictures, viewed in the 2.7” LCD display.

new integrated chip solution with SAMSUNG DNIe™ technology
Experience the most naturally beautiful images with our DNle™. 3-Dimension Noise Reduction, advanced Color Expression, Hyper Digital Image Stabiliser, Super LCD plus, and Face Detection Auto Focus. The SAMSUNG chip enables longer battery life, extended recording time, and higher quality digital imaging. By designing and implementing a powerful single chip control system, power consumption is dramatically reduced, allowing you to capture more memories that can be treasured for the rest of your life.

colour as vivid as your memories
Digital Natural Colour Processing creates an expanded palette of colours that are closer to those seen in nature. By internally adjusting images beyond RGB into 4 colour CMYG spectral colour matching, the MX20 is able to accurately recreate colours that are closer to those your eyes see, closer to your memories, and closer to reality.

more recording time, more memories to treasure
Enjoy recording more of the highest quality video footage with the SAMSUNG MX20. Thanks to the high performing H.264 Codec, the MX20 record more of your memories than camcorders which use MPEG2. With the same capacity, the MX20 record about twice more than MPEG2 codec.
Its compressed video files are faster to e-mail and upload to the web, which makes sharing as easy as can be, with no loss of Image quality.

web & mobile mode
Sharing your life with friends and family becomes easier with the SAMSUNG MX20.
By selecting the Web & Mobile mode, you can shoot in an H.264 that supports MP3 players and YouTube. The video files recorded by the SAMSUNG MX20 can easily be used with a transfer program and played on an H.264-supported MP3 player. The YouTube uploader in the Mediashow software bundle enables direct YouTube upload which bypasses the YouTube homesite.

3D noise reduction
The MX20 transcend the boundaries of convention by introducing 3D noise reduction that dramatically eliminates noise while maintaining the original edge and pattern of the image.
By analysing motion between the frames, the frames are split into pattern / edge frames and differential frames and are passed through separate filters which maintain the pattern and edge and remove noise. After filtering, the frames are combined once more to make a cleaner, clearer image.

face detection AF technology
Unlike conventional camcorders, the MX20’s advanced Face Detection AF technology targets the faces in the screen. With intelligent face detection auto-focus, faces are always focused-on, even if they are not in the center of the screen. SAMSUNG’s Face Detection AF enables you to capture clearer, higher quality video.

the longest battery time
Long Battery Time gives an incredible 3 hours of recording freedom. With its Long Battery Time, the SAMSUNG MX20 allow you to record, play, and have fun for longer than ever.

free style shooting
The innovative swivel grip allows you to seamlessly move the camcorder between regular and low level positions, giving you complete control over how and what you shoot.

time lapse recording (Interval recording)
The innovative swivel grip allows you to seamlessly move the camcorder between regular and low level positions, giving you complete control over how and what you shoot.

• More info at Samsung's website
• User manual