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Samsung HMX-W200 Pro Reviews

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Engadget‘s review Edit Like Unlike

So, is Samsung's "multi-proof" W200 worth its weight in underwater memories? It's tough to say, but we're leaning "yes." $150 is dirt cheap in this category, particularly for a device this small. The 1080p underwater video mode is leaps and bounds better than the VGA mode we saw on the D10 just two years ago, and underwater stills also turned out remarkably well. We've kvetched enough about the lack of manual controls and the awful jelly effect seen in outdoor videos, but none of those nitpicks are apt to bother the target market here. For a buck-fifty, you'll be hard-pressed to find anything as versatile and compact in this segment, but you'll need to keep a couple of things in mind.

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Aug 18, 2011

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itreviews‘s review Edit Like Unlike

Here's a great gadget for taking on short trips where you want basic video and stills, though whether it's any better than a smartphone is a moot point. The latter is cancelled-out by the W200's rugged 'multi-proof' build and underwater option, though we're not sure that's enough given its fairly average stills and video. Still, we love its rugged build and usability, as well as its quick-draw operation.

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Aug 22, 2011

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DigitalCameraReview‘s review Edit Like Unlike

There are two major flaws with the W200: it does not have a Macro Mode for underwater shooting and it only works with microSD cards. Those two drawbacks are enough that I cannot recommend the W200 over the second-generation Kodak PlaySport, which currently costs approximately the same, depending on where you shop. Still, if you told me four years ago that underwater HD camcorders would cost less than $200 and fit into a bathing suit pocket, I wouldn’t have believed you. To that end, the Samsung W200 is capable for shooting some very cool video and it sports a good and rugged design—one that absorbed a good amount of abuse on my watch. So it’s not that it is a bad product. It’s just not the best product for the price.

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Aug 09, 2011

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expertreviews‘s review Edit Like Unlike

A solidly-built camcorder with decent image quality, the W200 has intuitive controls and a good selection of features, and its underwater abilities are lots of fun too.

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Oct 27, 2011

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www.trustedreviews.com‘s review Edit Like Unlike

In many respects, Samsung's W200 is just another toughened, waterproof pocket Internet camcorder. But it is equal to the best in its specifications in this area. It also offers the best performance in low light that we've seen in any camcorder costing under £100, making it particularly well suited to its intended aquatic shooting task. So, whilst it's not exactly bursting with features, the W200 is an ideal companion if you want to grab footage during shallow scuba diving or just in difficult conditions where normal camcorders just aren't tough enough.

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Oct 19, 2011

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CNET Reviews‘s review Edit Like Unlike

The Samsung HMX-W200 might be a little less impressive than its specs, but it's still a very good rugged minicamcorder for the money.

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Aug 05, 2011

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