Samsung HMX-W300 (black)
Manufacturer: Samsung Part number: HMX-W300BN/XAA
$139.99 at 1 online store
- CNET Editor rating:
3.5 stars Very good
Design: 8.0
Features: 8.0
Performance: 7.0
Image quality: 7.0
Overall score: 7.6 (3.5 stars)
- Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 1 review
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Samsung HMX-W300 (black) price range: $139.99
- Reviewed by: Joshua Goldman
- Reviewed on: 04/30/2012
The good: The Samsung HMX-W300's small, slim rugged body lets you take it where other minicamcorders or your smartphone can't go. It's easy to use and has a few extra features that make it a very good value.
The bad: The W300's video quality -- in or out of water -- is only good enough for Web use and not much better than the typical smartphone.
The bottom line: The Samsung HMX-W300 rugged minicamcorder is a good traveling companion for capturing Web-friendly movie clips and photos of your next hike or beach trip.
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6 stars
HMX-W300BN, Samsung CS says yes to Lanyard hook. Yey!
by scotch444 on August 5, 2012
Pros: Yes the unit does come with Lanyard attachment point
Cons: None thus far, except this feature should have been available in initial product feature listing rather than digging for user manual.
Summary: Samsung's product support was very prompt and helpful regarding this inquiry, I would like to recall the previous neg. post indicating NO lanyard.
Ref. HMX-W300BN user PDF manual pg....
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Summary: Samsung's product support was very prompt and helpful regarding this inquiry, I would like to recall the previous neg. post indicating NO lanyard.
Ref. HMX-W300BN user PDF manual pg.16 item # 14 supports indication of product lanyard hook.
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- Manufacturer: Samsung
- Part number: HMX-W300BN/XAA
- Description: Choose a camcorder that you'll feel confident to take with you wherever you go. The Samsung W300 digital camcorder is designed to withstand dust, shocks and immersion in up to 3 meters of water. The useful switch grip feature also delivers flexibility for all preferences and situations, letting you operate the camcorder with your right hand, left hand or holding it upside-down. Even a lack of light won't spoil shooting, thanks to an ultra-bright F2.2 lens and 5 MP back side illuminated CMOS sensor.
General
- Packaged Quantity 1
- Product Type Camcorder - 1080p
- Enclosure Color Black
- Camcorder Sensor Resolution 5 megapixels
- Effective Video Resolution 4.32 megapixels
- Digital Zoom 3 x
- Effective Photo Resolution 5 megapixels
- Camcorder Media Type Flash card
- Optical Sensor Size 1/3.32"
- Optical Sensor Type BSI-CMOS
- Min Illumination 4 lux
- Analog video format NTSC
- Digital Video Format H.264
- Special Effects Sketch,
Miniature,
DeFog,
Vignetting - Image Stabilizer Electronic
- Shooting modes Digital photo mode
- White Balance Automatic
- Exposure Modes Automatic
- Image Recording Format JPEG
- Widescreen Video Capture Yes
- AV Interfaces HDMI
Lens System
- Type Lens - 4.3 mm - F/2.2
- Lens aperture F/2.2
- Lens system type Lens
- Min focal length 4.3 mm
- Auto Focus TTL contrast detection
- Focus Adjustment Automatic
Additional Features
- Low Lux / Night Mode Yes
- Additional Features USB charging,
Built-in USB plug,
Built-in speaker,
YouTube capture mode,
Backlight compensation,
USB 2.0 compatibility,
Record Pause - Software Samsung Intelli Studio
- Included Accessories Carrying pouch,
A/V cable,
Wrist strap Viewfinder
- Viewfinder Type None
Display
- Type 2.3 in LCD display
Connections
- Connector Type 1 x Hi-Speed USB,
1 x HDMI output Memory / Storage
- Media type Flash card
- Memory Card Slot microSD card
- Image Storage JPEG 2592 x 1944,
JPEG 2048 x 1536,
JPEG 1920 x 1080,
JPEG 640 x 480 - Video Capture H.264 - 1920 x 1080,
H.264 - 1280 x 720
System Requirements for PC Connection
- Operating System Support MS Windows 7,
MS Windows XP SP2,
MS Windows Vista - Peripheral Devices USB port
Miscellaneous
- Protection Dust resistant,
Shockproof,
Waterproof - Underwater Depth Up to 15ft
Battery
- Supported Battery 1 x Li-ion rechargeable battery ( Included )
- Battery Life Details Video recording - 2 hour(s)
Audio Input
- Audio input type Microphone
- Microphone Operation Mode Stereo
Viewfinder / Display
- Display Features Built-in
Physical Characteristics
- Width 2.4 in
- Depth 0.7 in
- Height 4.4 in
- Weight 4.8 oz
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Samsung HMX-W300 (Orange)
$66.90 - $281.65
Manufacturer: Samsung
Specs: BSI-CMOS,
4.8 oz,
0.7 in,
4.4 in,
Lens - 4.3 mm - F/2.2,
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Samsung HMX-W300 (black)
$139.99
Manufacturer: Samsung
Specs: BSI-CMOS,
4.8 oz,
0.7 in,
4.4 in,
Lens - 4.3 mm - F/2.2,
Samsung HMX-W300 - Camcorder - Pocket - Flash card,
2.4 in
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Samsung HMX-W300 (red)
$99.00 - $281.65
Manufacturer: Samsung
Specs: BSI-CMOS,
4.8 oz,
0.7 in,
4.4 in,
Lens - 4.3 mm - F/2.2,
Samsung HMX-W300 - Camcorder - Pocket - Flash card,
2.4 in
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