Samsung HMX-U20BP hand-held camcorder

NTSC, PAL, SDHC, SD, CMOS, 1/2.3", 7.8MP, 5.08 cm (2 ") LCD, 154000 px, 3x, H.264, 1920 x 1080 px, AAC, 2 ch, USB 2.0, HDMI, 111 g, Black

Manufacturer
Samsung
SKU
HMX-U20BP
02-03-2011
The Samsung HMX-U20 is upgraded sharing feature enables files to be uploaded to Social Network Service like YouTube at a touch of a button. Simply select the file you want to upload, the site you want to upload it to, and touch the direct upload button. Providing perfect 1920 x 1080 Full HD video recording, The Samsung HMX-U20 gives you the highest-quality experience from its compact size fitting into your pocket.

3x optical zoom
Compact & Ergonomic Samsung HMX-U20 equipped with a 3x optical zoom get you closer to the action. Within point & shoot category, 3x optical zoom is powerful enough to make a big difference.

Just what you had in mind
You see the image you want in your head. You point the HMX-U20. And Smart Auto sees it too. This smart auto technology actually chooses from 6 different settings ranging from landscape to portrait automatically. Then adjusts for the perfect recording whether it's catching your friends on a night on the town or a waterfall off a mountain. What you get is exactly what you had in mind. Plus all the credit.

Capture the beauty of Full HD
Video recorded at Full HD resolution can be played back perfectly on a Full HDTV or Monitor. Full HD images are saturated with rich, natural colour and deep, dramatic detail, making them more enjoyable to shoot and more satisfying to share.

Sharing at the touch of a button
With one-touch uploads to YouTube or Facebook, the Samsung HMX-U20 gives you the freedom to share your life more completely than ever before. Simply connect to a PC, Choose the file, select the site, and press the direct upload button.

So much technology, so little space
The HMX-U20 wasn't merely designed to fit in your hand, it was designed to fit comfortably in it. The compact point & shoot Type Full HD Camcorder features an ergo nomically advanced 7-degree body shape for the perfect grip. The HMX-U20 lets you shoot video without putting awkward stress on your shoulder and arm. And, as if it's slim, ultra compact package wasn't cool enough, you can pick from four different colours: black, blue, red and silver.

Built-in USB Arm
The Samsung HMX-U20 is made for your mobile lifestyle. With its built-in USB arm, it gives you the freedom to enjoy quick, convenient USB data transfer without the inconvenience of ever having to carry an extra cable.

USB battery charging
In addition to standard DC adapter charging, the Samsung HMX-U20 can be charged via USB to give you more options on the move. Simply connect it to any USB port and its battery will begin to charge, even while you are using it to view, edit, or upload files.

High resolution photo
The depth of colour and detail delivered by the Samsung HMX-U20 is high resolution photo gives you digital photos that are of the highest quality, so you can shoot and share still shots that capture the true beauty of the moment.

Record the passing of time
The Time-Lapse recording feature is fun and easy to use. By taking still frames at preset intervals and then putting them in sequential order, the Samsung HMX-U20 is able to create a video file that condenses hours of recording such as sunset or sunrise into minutes of viewing.

Animated Thumbnail
The Interactive Thumbnail feature allows you to see what is in the file without havingto enter full playback mode, making file management and selection more intuitiveand enjoyable.

Intelli Studio
For the modem mobile lifestyle, the Samsung HMX-U20's Intell-studio software is built-in, giving you the freedom to play, edit and share files on any PC. As soon as the Samsung HMX-U10 is connected to a PC via USB, Intell-studio runs automatically.

HDMI
Just one HDMI coed is all it takes to connect your HMX-U20 directly into your TV, computer or DVD player. With the HMX-U20,making professional quailty videos is just as easer as snaring them.

Storage

Camcorder media type 
Speicherkarte

Video

Full HD 
Ja
Maximum video resolution 
1920 x 1080 Pixel
HD-Ready
Ja
Video resolutions 
720 x 480, 720 x 576, 1280 x 720, 1920 x 1080 Pixel
Video formats supported 
H.264
Video capturing speed
30 fps

Technical details

Colour of product 
Schwarz
Built-in speaker(s) 
Ja
Built-in display 
Ja
Weight 
111g
Aperture range (F-F) 
3.5 - 6.8
Focal length range (f-f) 
5.1 - 15.3 mm
Analog signal format system 
NTSC, PAL
Audio dubbing
Nicht
Audio system 
Stereo
AV output
1
Compatible memory cards 
SD, SDHC
Compatible operating systems 
Windows 7<br />Vista (32/64-bit)<br />Tripod XP SP2+
Display 
LCD
Face detection
Ja
LED indicators
Ja
Optical sensor size 
1/0,0906 mm (1/2.3")
Optical zoom 
3x
PictBridge 
Nicht
Sensor type 
CMOS
Total megapixels 
7,8 MP
Tripod mountable
Ja
Viewfinder type 
Electrical
White balance 
Auto

Ports & interfaces

HDMI 
Ja
S-Video out 
Nicht
Built-in microphone 
Ja
Composite video out 
1

Power

Battery type 
IA-BH130LB
Battery life (max) 
1,66h

Display

Display resolution (numeric) 
154000 Pixel

Technical details

Display diagonal 
5,08 cm (2")

Audio

Audio formats supported 
AAC
Wind filter
Nicht

Image sensor

Effective megapixels (movie)
7,8 MP

Lens system

Focus adjustment
Auto
Image stabilizer 
Nicht
Maximum aperture number 
6.8
Minimum aperture number 
3.5

Camera

Camera playback
Bild, Einzelbild, Diashow
Camcorder type 
Handkamerarekorder
3D compatibility 
Nicht

Flash

Built-in flash 
Nicht
Built-in light 
Nicht

Battery

Battery voltage 
3,7V

Packaging content

Battery technology 
Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Cables included
AV, USB
Hand strap
Ja
Handheld remote control 
Nicht
AC adapter included
Ja
Batteries included
Ja
Quick start guide 
Ja

Picture quality

Image formats supported 
JPG

Weight & dimensions

Width 
1,56 cm
Depth 
10,4 cm
Height 
5,25 cm

Other features

Photo mode 
Ja
USB 2.0 ports quantity 
1
Effective megapixels (image)
10 MP