Samsung HMX-W300RP Pro Reviews

The HMX-W300’s main selling point is its price; which is never a great indication of quality. But value-wise, this thing is a steal. You will be hard-pressed to find another device that shoots stills and video underwater for $139. Of course, you’re also short-changing the results. You can’t expect to get top-notch quality while also paying a fraction of the price. But for a bare-bones device that will grab you videos and photos in extreme conditions and add underwater photography to your repertoire, then the HMX-W300 is surely one of the most affordable options for you. Also, for anyone not willing to make a big investment in a hand-held camcorder yet (think about that person who’s gone through a variety of broken phones this year, or the teenager who loses interest all too quickly), then this damage-resistant, inexpensive, flexible device could fit the bill.

There are still some very good reasons to pick up a minicamcorder like the Samsung HMX-W300. Even if the video and photo quality isn't significantly better than a higher-end smartphone, not everyone has one of those (yet). With its rugged construction, you don't have to worry about getting it wet or handing it off to someone else to use -- something you probably don't want to do with your phone. True, you can't instantly upload to the Web, but the embedded software and in-camera tagging let you do it quickly once you connect its built-in USB arm to a computer.