Samsung SC-DC164 Camcorder Review

by David Kender
Published on Aug 24, 2006 1:00 PM

 
Intro Performance
Format Tour
Auto/Manual Controls Still Features
Handling and Use Audio/Playback/Connectivity
Other Features Comparisons/Conclusion
Specs/Ratings
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Specs
Low Price 279.99
CCD Size 1/4.5
CCD Pixel Count Video 680000
High Definition
CCD Pixel Count Still 680000
Sensor Type ccd
CCD Effective Pixels Video 0
CCD Effective Pixels Still 480000
CCD Count 1
Still Pixel Shifting 0
Still Pixel Count 0
Still Resolution Dimensions Maximum 800x600
Still Media SD/MMC/MemoryStick
Flash
Memory Included none
Filter Diameter 30.00
Focal Distance Minimum 0.00
Focal Distance Maximum 0.00
fstop Minimum 1.60
fstop Maximum 4.30
Minimum Lux 0.00
Special Night Modes Color Nite, Color Nite 1/30th, Color Nite 1/15th
Optical Zoom 33.00
Digital Zoom 1200.00
Firewire
USB
svideo In
svideo Out
Composite In
Composite Out
Microphone In
Microphone Out
Control L
XLR In
Manual Focus Type Button
Manual Exposure
Manual Exposure Steps 30
Minimum Shutter Speed 1/60
Maximum Shutter Speed 1/10000
Manual Shutter Speed
Manual Shutter Speed Steps 8
Manual White Balance
White Balance Modes Auto, Indoor, Outdoor, Custom WB
Manual Gain
Manual Gain Steps 0
Manual Audio Modes
Audio Dubbing
Accessory Shoe
Hot Acessory Shoe
LCD Size 2.70
LCD Pixels 230000
Touch Screen
Hybrid LCD
Viewfinder Type Color
Viewfinder Pixels 0
Camera Body Type Horizontal
Weight 425.00
Width 51.50
Height 87.50
Length 121.50
Included Battery Life 59.00
Sister Model Up SC-DC165
Webcam
MPEG
MPEG Maximum Resolution 720x480
Progressive Scan
Recording Format DVD
LP Mode
Maximum Recording Time 90.00
Ease of Recording Modes Auto
Body Color Silver
Video Light
Included Software Ulead Video Studio SE DVD v9.0 and DV Media Pro 1.0
Image Stabilization Electronic
35mm Focal Distance Minimum 0.00
35mm Focal Distance Maximum 0.00
Ratings Weight
Video Performance 4.50 4
Video Resolution 9.60 1.5
Front 7.50 0.2
Right 6.00 0.3
Back 7.00 0.25
Left 4.00 0.2
Top 6.00 0.15
Automatic Control 3.00 0.5
Overall Manual Control 6.00 0.6
Zoom 5.00 0.75
Focus 6.50 0.7
Exposure 4.00 0.65
Shutter Speed 3.00 0.6
White Balance 7.00 0.55
Gain 0.00 0.5
Other Manual Control 0.00 0.5
Ease of Use 6.00 1
Still Features 3.75 0.8
Still Resolution 0.70 1
Still Performance 1.75 1.2
Low Light Performance 3.00 4
Zoom Ratio 33.00 0.5
Wide Angle 9.00 0.8
VCR Mode 6.50 0.3
LCD Viewfinder 6.50 0.6
Audio 6.75 1
Handling 4.00 1.25
Portability 7.00 0.8
Battery 5.60 1
Compression 5.00 0.5
Media 5.00 0.4
Editing 5.00 0.6
Widescreen 16x9 8.50 0.9
Scan Rates 24p 0.00 0.7
Jacks/Ports/Plugs 7.75 0.8
Other Features 4.00 0.7
Value 1.50 1.25
Total163.125 
 



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