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Camcorder Samsung HMX-QF20BN

Samsung
Camera and photography
Camcorder

The Samsung HMX-QF20BN is a portable camcorder that combines practicality and performance to capture your precious moments. With a 5.3-megapixel image sensor, this model ensures exceptional image quality, ideal for your photos and videos. Its 20x optical zoom and 40x digital zoom allow for capturing precise details, even from a distance.

Designed for easy use, the HMX-QF20BN features a 2.7-inch LCD screen with a resolution of 230,000 pixels, providing an immersive visual experience. Its manual focus and automatic and manual exposure options give you precise control over your shots.

For storage, this camcorder uses compatible SD, SDHC, and SDXC memory cards, ensuring sufficient capacity for your recordings. The maximum video resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels and the H.264 video format ensure smooth playback quality in high definition.

Finally, the HMX-QF20BN is equipped with HDMI connectivity for high-quality content transmission. With its nickel-metal hybrid battery technology, it is designed for extended use without interruption.

In summary, the Samsung HMX-QF20BN stands out for its robust technical features, compact design, and ease of use, making it a wise choice for photography and video enthusiasts.

Manual of product HMX-QF20BN

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Editorial note

The Samsung HMX-QF20BN is a camcorder that stands out for its exceptional image quality, thanks to its 5.3 MP sensor and 20x optical zoom, allowing for precise detail capture, even from a distance. The built-in image stabilization is a major asset, ensuring sharp videos and photos, even in motion. Additionally, its 2.7-inch LCD screen with a resolution of 230,000 pixels offers an immersive visual experience, making it easier to compose shots. However, some drawbacks deserve to be highlighted. With an internal storage capacity of 0 GB, it is essential to purchase a memory card, which could increase costs for the user. The lack of an integrated flash limits low-light shooting capabilities, making it difficult to capture clear images in such situations. Furthermore, with the viewfinder being unavailable, framing can be complicated in bright environments. Manual focus can also pose a problem for novice users who prefer automatic focus for simplicity. In terms of design, the camcorder has a modern and sleek look in black, but the dimensions and weight are not clearly indicated, complicating the assessment of its portability. Although it offers good image quality and interesting features like Full HD recording, the necessity of a memory card for operation and the unspecified battery life raise questions about the overall value of the product. Overall, the Samsung HMX-QF20BN is a high-performing camcorder that will suit those looking for advanced features to capture precious moments, provided that the mentioned limitations are taken into account.

Score details

User experience

The user experience is generally positive thanks to the 2.7-inch LCD screen and the resolution of 230,000 pixels, providing an immersive visual experience. However, the lack of a viewfinder can complicate framing in bright environments.

Performance

The performance is satisfactory with a 5.3 MP sensor and a 20x optical zoom, allowing for precise detail capture. However, manual focus can be a disadvantage for novice users.

Battery life

The battery life is not specified, raising concerns about usage duration during long recording sessions. The battery technology used is nickel-metal hydride (NiMH).

Design

The design is modern and sleek, with a black color that gives it an attractive look. However, the dimensions and weight are not clearly indicated, making it difficult to assess its portability.

Value for money

The product offers good image quality and features like image stabilization, but the need to purchase a memory card for operation increases costs for the user.

Features

The features include Full HD recording capability and focus and exposure options that allow for creative control. However, the lack of a built-in flash limits low-light shooting.

Advantages

Image quality 5.3 MP, 20x zoom

Built-in image stabilization

2.7-inch LCD screen, 230,000 pixels

Manual focus and exposure

Full HD video recording

Compatibility with various memory cards

Disadvantages

No internal storage capacity

No flash for low light

No viewfinder available

Difficult manual focus

Battery life not specified

Weight and dimensions not specified

Technical Specifications HMX-QF20BN

General Information

Image sensor

  • Sensor type
    -
  • Total megapixels
    5.1 MP
  • Optical sensor size
    1/4 "
  • Effective megapixels (image)
    5.3 MP

Objective system

  • Interchangeable objective
    -
  • Optical zoom
    20 x
  • Digital zoom
    40 x
  • Image stabilizer
    Yes
  • Focal length
    2.6 - 52 mm
  • Minimum opening amount
    1.8
  • Maximum number of openings
    3.9
  • Minimum focal length (35mm equiv)
    38.4 mm
  • Maximum focal length (35mm equiv)
    768 mm

Storage support

  • Type of camcorder support
    Memory card
  • Compatible memory cards
    SD, SDHC, SDXC
  • Internal storage capacity
    0 GB

Tuning

  • Tuning
    Auto/Manual

Exposure to light

  • Type of exposure
    Auto
  • Manual

White balance

  • White balance
    Auto
  • Cloudy
  • Custom modes
  • Daylight
  • Fluorescent
  • Tungsten

Flash

  • Integrated light
    No
  • Integrated light
    No

Screen

  • Screen size
    2.7 "
  • Touch screen
  • Screen
    Yes
  • Digital display resolution
    LCD
  • Touch screen
    230,000 pixels
  • Yes

Sightfinder

  • Camera viewfinder
    Unavailable

Camera

  • Type of camcorder
    Camcorder
  • Minimum illumination
    3 lux
  • Photographic effects
    Art, Black&White, Negative film, Sepia
  • 3D Compatibility
    No

Design

  • Product color
    Black

Video

  • Maximum video resolution
    1920 x 1080 pixels
  • Video resolutions
    720 x 480, 1280 x 720, 1920 x 1080 pixels
  • Supported video format
    H.264, MP4
  • Type HD
    Full HD

Image capture

  • Maximum image resolution
    1920 x 1080 pixels
  • Supported image formats
    JPG
  • Continuous shooting mode
    Yes

Audio

  • Built-in microphone
    Yes
  • Supported audio formats
    AAC

Connectivity

  • PictBridge
    -
  • Video output-S
    No
  • Number of USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) type A ports
    0
  • HDMI
    Yes
  • Number of IEEE 1394/Firewire Ports
    1
  • Number of IEEE 1394/Firewire Ports
    1
  • Number of IEEE 1394/Firewire Ports
    1
  • Number of USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) type A ports
    0
  • Number of USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) type A ports
    0

Battery

  • Battery technology
    Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
  • Maximum battery life
    - h
  • Battery capacity
    - mAh

Weight and dimensions

  • Weight
    g

Other features

  • Support for the Windows operating system
    Windows 7 Home Premium
  • Windows 7 Home Premium x64
  • Windows 7 Professional
  • Windows 7 Professional x64
  • Windows 7 Starter
  • Windows 7 Starter x64
  • Windows 7 Ultimate
  • Windows 7 Ultimate x64
  • Windows Vista Business
  • Windows Vista Business x64
  • Windows Vista Home Basic
  • Windows Vista Home Basic x64
  • Windows Vista Home Premium
  • Windows Vista Home Premium x64
  • Windows Vista Ultimate
  • Windows Vista Ultimate x64
  • Windows XP Home
  • Windows XP Home x64
  • Windows XP Professional
  • Windows XP Professional x64

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a megapixel?
The term megapixel refers to the number of pixels present in the sensor. One megapixel corresponds to one million pixels. A higher number of pixels can mean better image quality.
What does the abbreviation "MP" mean?
The abbreviation MP refers to megapixels.
What is the weight of the Samsung HMX-QF20BN?
The weight of the Samsung HMX-QF20BN is - g.
What is the screen size of the Samsung HMX-QF20BN?
The screen of the Samsung HMX-QF20BN measures 2.7 inches.
What is the storage capacity of the Samsung HMX-QF20BN?
The storage capacity of the Samsung HMX-QF20BN is 0 GB.
Is the manual for the Samsung HMX-QF20BN available in French?
Unfortunately, the manual for the Samsung HMX-QF20BN is not available in French. It is only offered in English.

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General Information

The Samsung HMX-QF20BN camcorder is a device from the brand Samsung, known for its innovation and quality in the field of technology. This model, bearing the reference HMX-QF20BN | HMX-QF20BN/XAX, is designed to offer optimal performance and an enhanced user experience.

Image Sensor

The Samsung HMX-QF20BN is equipped with a 5.3 MP sensor, ensuring remarkable image quality. With an optical sensor size of 1/4", it allows for sharp and detailed shots, suitable for various photographic needs.

Lens System

This camcorder offers a 20x optical zoom and a digital zoom of up to 40x, allowing for precise detail capture even from a distance. The built-in image stabilizer ensures sharp videos and photos, even in motion. The focal length ranges from 2.6 to 52 mm, with a minimum aperture of 1.8 for better brightness. Manual focus and exposure options (automatic and manual) provide additional creative control.

Storage Support

The Samsung HMX-QF20BN uses memory cards as storage support, being compatible with SD, SDHC, and SDXC formats. It is important to note that the device has an internal storage capacity of 0 GB, thus requiring a memory card to operate.

Focus and Exposure

The focus is manual, allowing for precise adjustment according to user preferences. Regarding exposure, several modes are available, including automatic and manual, allowing for control over depth of field and shutter speed for optimal results.

White Balance

The camcorder offers several white balance options such as Auto, Cloudy, Daylight, Fluorescent, Incandescent, and Manual, providing flexibility in color adjustment for true-to-life images.

Screen

Featuring a 2.7-inch LCD screen with a resolution of 230,000 pixels, the Samsung HMX-QF20BN offers a pleasant visual experience. The touchscreen also facilitates navigation and composition of shots.

Camera and Video

This portable camcorder is designed for simplified and mobile use. It can record videos in Full HD (1920 x 1080 pixels), ensuring high image quality. The video resolution also varies between 720 x 480 and 1280 x 720 pixels, offering options based on user needs.

Audio

The Samsung HMX-QF20BN is equipped with a built-in microphone, ensuring clear audio capture. It supports the AAC audio format for quality listening.

Connectivity

This model features HDMI and USB 2.0 ports for easy connectivity. However, it does not offer a video-S output or compatibility with PictBridge. The USB connectivity allows for quick connection to various devices.

Battery

The camcorder uses a nickel-metal hybrid (NiMH) battery, providing durable performance. However, the maximum battery life and capacity are not specified, which could raise concerns about prolonged use.

Design

The Samsung HMX-QF20BN sports an elegant black color, giving it a modern and attractive look.

Other Features

This camcorder is compatible with several versions of the Windows operating system, ensuring smooth integration with the most common computer systems.