Samsung HMX-U20

HMX-U20 - 7.8MP, 1/2.3'' CMOS, SDHC/SD, 3x Optical Zoom, 5.1 - 15.3mm, 111g

Manufacturer
Samsung
SKU
HMX-U20BN
27-03-2010
Recording lives precious moments is just as important as sharing them. The ultra compact U20 point and shoot camcorder designed with a unique 7-degree body shape gives great grip for lengthy recording of 1920 x 1080 Full HD H.264 video or 10 megapixel still photos. Featuring a 3x optical zoom, large 2 LCD display, and built-in Intelli-studio software so you can playback, edit, or upload your videos to YouTube™.

Smart Auto

Smart Auto applies automatic settings for the best images and movies possible. Automatically choosing from different scene modes and applying the best shooting condition settings so you get the best possible image without the additional adjustments.

Full HD 1920 x 1080

1920 x 1980 Full HD video means greater clarity, brightness and detail than ever before. And your video will be an exact pixel-by-pixel match for today's best large screen HDTVs, resulting in life-like video with more natural colour and clarity.

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 Full HD Camcorder features
an ergonomically 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.

YouTube™ and Flickr™ Direct Upload

With just one touch, files can be uploaded in seconds to the Internet in exactly the right format for friends and family to enjoy. Just connect the camcorder to your PC and press the upload button.

USB battery charging

The convenient USB charging gives you flexibility and freedom to simply connect the Samsung U20 to any PC via USB cable and begin recharging, allowing you to enjoy a more mobile lifestyle.

10 Megapixel Still Photos

Use your camcorder as a digital camera and snap 10 mega pixel resolution images and then watch them with family and friends on your TV screen.

Time Lapse Recording

By shooting still frames at present time intervals, the HMX-U20 then creates a HD video file by putting the frames in sequential order so you can enjoy viewing extended period of time in mere minutes.

Storage

Camcorder media type 
Memory card
Disc types supported 
N
Camcorder tape type 
N

Video

Full HD 
Y
Maximum video resolution 
1920 x 1080 pixels
Video resolutions 
1920 x 1080 pixels
Video formats supported 
H.264
Video capturing speed
30 fps

Technical details

Colour of product 
Blue
Built-in speaker(s) 
Y
Built-in display 
Y
Weight 
111g
Focal length range (f-f) 
5.1 - 15.3 mm
Audio system 
Stereo
Compatible memory cards 
SD, SDHC
Display 
LCD
Memory slots 
1
Optical sensor size 
1/0.0906 mm (1/2.3")
Optical zoom 
3x
Sensor type 
CMOS
Total megapixels 
7.8 MP

Ports & interfaces

HDMI 
N
S-Video out 
N
Built-in microphone 
Y
Composite video out 
1

Power

Battery type 
SLB-10A

Display

Display resolution (numeric) 
154000 pixels

Technical details

Display diagonal 
5.08 cm (2")

Audio

Audio formats supported 
AAC

Lens system

Focus adjustment
Auto
Image stabilizer 
Y

Camera

Camcorder type 
Handheld camcorder

Battery

Video recording time
1.5h

Picture quality

Maximum image resolution 
3648 x 2736
Image formats supported 
JPG
Still image resolution(s) 
3648 x 2736

Weight & dimensions

Width 
5.25 cm
Depth 
1.56 cm
Height 
10.4 cm

Other features

Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) out 
1
USB 2.0 ports quantity 
1
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