Samsung SMX-C14 Flash/SD Card Camcorder Review (page 2)
TECH SPECS
Recording Media: 16GB Flash memory, SDHC/SD memory card (rear-loading)
Video Format: H.264, 480i, 29.97 frames/sec. (3-5.5Mbps)
Audio Format: AAC, stereo, 24kHz (128kbps)
Image Sensor: 1x 1/6" CCD; 680K pixels
LENS
Interchangeable Lenses: No
f-Stop: f/1.8
Optical Zoom: 10x
Focal Length: 2.4-24mm
Filter Diameter: Not threaded
Focus: Auto, manual (menu)
Max Shutter Speed: 1/10,000
Image Stabilization: Electronic
Internal ND Filter: No
VIDEO FEATURES
Shutter Speed Control: Auto, program
White Balance: Auto, program
Direct Iris/Gain Control: No
Zebra Stripes: No
Histogram: No
Viewfinder: No
LCD monitor: 2.7", 16:9
Face Detect: Yes
Color Bar Generator: No
AUDIO FEATURES
Standard Microphone Input: No
VU Meters: No
Level Controls: No
Headphone Jack: No
Speaker: Yes
VIDEO INPUT/OUTPUT
Analog Video In: No
Analog Video Out: Composite
Digital Video I/O: USB
MISC
Wireless Remote: No
Battery Charging: On-camera
Form Factor: Standard, angled
Onboard Video Light: No
Battery Type: Lithium ion
Accessory Shoe: No
Strengths
- Comfortable design
- One-touch YouTube upload
- Very user-friendly
Weaknesses
- Low-quality video and still pictures
- Short on manual adjust settings
Summary
A good, user-friendly camera, but it falls short in settings and quality.
Evan Burt is a journalist and published author writing in Northern California.
Samsung America, Inc.
100 Challenger Rd.
Ridgefield Park, NJ 07660
www.samsung.com/us
$300
