Samsung SC-DC164
Samsung SC-DC164 Press Release Excerpt
The SC-DC164 DVD camcorder features Samsung’s DVD format compatibility, a convenient four-in-one memory card slot and a compact design. The 680k pixel CCD and 33x optical/1200x digital zoom provide quality home movies, while the 2.7″ LCD (260k pixel) gives consumers a clear view of the shot and 16:9 recording/viewing capability provides a cinematic home movie experience. USB 2.0 and PictBridge technology offer quick, convenient file transfer to a PC and easy printing to PictBridge-compatible printers.
In addition to MPEG4 recording, the unit can double as a webcam and capture 800 x 600 still images for true versatility in a DVD camcorder. The SC-DC164 comes with a remote control.
Samsung SC-DC164 Reviews
CamcorderInfo has a review up of the Samsung SC-DC164 and writes, “At 3000 lux, the DC164’s most noticeable feature is its lack of apparent sharpness. The picture looks fuzzy and just makes a mess of the fine detail that most camcorders are able to obtain. Color performance is surprisingly decent, which is likely a combination of the larger imager and some in-camera saturation. The grey scale, however, has a slightly reddish tone in patches. And despite all the decent colors, the noise is terrible. … Performance was poor across every category and that alone knocks it out of competition with the entry-level Sony DCR-DVD105, Panasonic VDR-D100, and Canon DC100. Additionally, the SC-DC164 has poor handling, due to an oddly-placed and misshapen joystick.” Link.
Easy Camcorders has a review of the Samsung SC-DC164 and writes, “In low light, the SC-DC164 could not stand up to its modest competition. Most camcorders in this price range are expected to give lackluster results in this category. But Samsung proved to be the worst of the bunch, incapable of even focusing at certain points. The color issues worsened, as well. … In all, the Samsung SC-DC164 is not worth your time. Whether you’re looking for simpler operation, higher video quality, or more manual controls, better options are out there for a similar price.” Link.
