Samsung HMX-U10 Ultra-Compact Full-HD Camcorder with 10 MP Still (Silver)

by Samsung

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 6.8 x 5.4 x 2.7 inches ; 3.4 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B002LYZMY2
• Item model number: HMX-U10SN/XAA
• Average Customer Review: 2.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (37 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #10,742 in Camera & Photo (See Top 100 in Camera & Photo)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: August 18, 2009

Product Description

Color: Silver

From the Manufacturer

So Much Technology, So Little Space
The U10 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 U10 lets you shoot video without putting awkward stress on your shoulder and arm.


One Touch Upload
We're sharing this technology with you so that you can share your life with the world: With the U10, posting your videos on YouTube couldn't be easier. Just connect to any PC via USB, select the files you want to share and press the one touch sharing button. The U10's embedded Intelli-Studio software automatically runs so that you can view, edit and manage all your footage from any PC, anywhere. You don't need anything else.

Image Quality to Match Your Imagination

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. And the hand of the U10 user. Seriously, the U10 makes it hard not to shoot beautiful video. Its 1920x1080 Full HD Movie recording provides you with 30% better image quality than 1440x1080 resolution does. With this kind of superior quality, intense depth of detail and rich, natural color, you can really let your imagination run wild.


A Picture That's Worth a Thousand Wow's
In addition to super crisp, high resolution Full HD video, the U10's 10MP CMOS delivers high quality still pictures. It captures 10Megapixel JPEG photos - dripping with rich color and anchored by deep, dynamic detail - that are every bit as impressive and inspirational as its moving images.

Play with time
See the before, the after and everything in between with the U10's Full HD Time Lapse Recording feature. By simply setting intervals of up to 30 seconds, you can watch a flower bloom. Or take a cross-country trip in minutes. The U10 lets you enjoy every moment - literally


Charge it to my USB
With the U10, you're not restricted to charging via DC adaptor. You can just as easily plug it into any USB port to get the boost you need. And it certainly comes in handy if you forget to pack the adaptor or can't find an outlet. And, it charges as you work.

Built-in Edit Function Sometimes bite-sized is best. That's why the U10's embedded editing function lets you split video clips into smaller sections for easy upload. Not to mention some clever fun.

IntelliStudio For the modem mobile lifestyle, the Samsung U10'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 U10 is connected to a PC via USB, Intell-studio runs automatically.

Product Description

Life's greatest moments are meant to be shared. You can share them as soon as they happen with the U10. Whether you've got hilarious video from last night's party or just captured a baby's first steps, you can post the results immediately - on any PC, anywhere - with just the press of a button. The U10's embedded software does the rest. And with a slim, ergonomic design, the go-anywhere U10 feels as comfortable in your hand as a pocket of air.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

183 of 187 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Jumped Before I Looked & Got Burned On the Samsung HMX-U10, October 27, 2009

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Robert Murphy - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Samsung HMX-U10 Ultra-Compact Full-HD Camcorder with 10 MP Still (Black) (Electronics)

I just finished boxing up this product back to Amazon and am compelled to write this review to help others make an informed purchase from someone who used the product.

I had been in the market for an ultra compact HD camera for about 3 months after tiring of the mini DVD cam I had for about 10 years. When I read about Samsung's entry into the market I knew I had to wait, because I love their quality in general. Plus, the promise of a 10mg digital camera with one-touch upload to Youtube and SD card capability made this a no brainer for me.

My primary uses would be 1) capturing family moments with the kids without having to resort to carrying the larger camcorder and a supply of DVDs everywhere we go. And, 2) shooting stationary video for my v-log entries.

When the product arrived, I was really happy. On the positive side, I like how compact it is.

- Ergonomically, it fits really well in my hand and I actually like the controls. While the touch controls are sensitive, I didn't have any problems easily selecting my options.

- The camera is completely intuitive. I was using it straight out of the box as soon as I inserted the SD card. Switching between video, pictures, and playback is a cinch! Very nice.

- Compact. The camera's size is unbelievable. It easily fits pretty much anywhere you have a pocket. Fantastic.

- Appearance is spot on too. It's a nice looking camera.

Now for the overwhelming negatives:

- The image quality is dreadful. Not only is it grainy indoors, but unless you have a lot of light it's almost unusable. It's also really choppy, which I don't like.

- The sound quality doesn't seem to match up with the video. While the mic picked up the sound, it didn't match upon playback.

- Picture quality. Don't be fooled by the 10mg capability. I challenge you to take a quality shot with this camera. Forget about anything indoors and stand as still as you can and it's still going to be blurry. Unless you plan on carrying a tripod everywhere, forget it.'

I really, REALLY wanted to love this video camera, but I had to send it back. The concept is a good one, but it is nowhere near acceptable in the performance category, which is a shame since these are used to record family memories.

I am really quite angry at Samsung for putting this type of garbage on the market. They are smart people and must know about this product's shortcomings.

I am an absolute research hound before I buy products, especially technology related ones. But, this time I wanted to be the first one on the block and I got burned. Had I just waited a week or two I would have seen the negative reviews and steered clear. I will give a look at the Flip Mino, but may not even buy an ultra compact at this point, because I can't see how the video and indoor, low light quality can be that much improved on such a small device.

Buyer beware, there are better options out there.

66 of 74 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars HORRIBLE!!! Shame on Samsung!!!, October 12, 2009

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B. Budhu - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Samsung HMX-U10 Ultra-Compact Full-HD Camcorder with10 MP Still (Red) (Electronics)

LEt me start by saying I have owned the following:

Vado HD
Flip Ultra HD
and the Samsung HMX-U10

This camera is going back after two days of testing.

Cons:
Everything

Pros:
7 degree angle
1080HD (Didnt look any better than the Vado)

The controls on this camera are heat sensitive, think original ipod controls. Howver there is about a millimeter of space between the direction and the "ok" button causing you to hit the wrong buttons almost 90% of the time. SO ANNOYING!!!! Not only that when you are shooting video it is VERY easy to accidentally hit one of these buttons.

The camera lens seems to be the LEAST wide angled of the three cameras I have tried. I was about five feet from my daughter and I think I filmed her eyelashes. Like the poster above you really need to be at the height of the object being filmed. Horrible with low light, not even visable. Horrible in bright light, the camera seems to get confused and keep trying to adjust. My daughter looked like the guy from the movie powder in the sunlight.

Intlistudio is worthless

It is disappointing that Samsung had all the research possible with Flip and Vado coming out early. Samsung definately flopped with this camera. Vado is by far the best of the class.

One quick note, the point of these pocket camcorders is eas of use. This camera almost has too many options which bogs down the fun and easy of point and shoot. Maybe this is a personal preference but my wife would not use this camera as much as the Vado because of confusion.

Last, the connections SUCK!!!! I mean how can Samsung not put mini HDMI to HDMI on this??? The Ultra and the Vado do. I mean you have this tiny camera and then you have to plug in COMPONENTS??? 5 wires that need to be plugged in. It would almost be better with Red white yellow. The USB plugin is too close to the flap that covers it. So when you plug it in you feel like you are going to break the flap. Another problem, the rest of this class has the USB attached which is MUCH easier. Why have another wire lying around?

If you are new to the pocket camera world, get the Vado HD (first version) for 110 dollars. Save money, looks great, just came out with a software that works with a mac. Wide angled lens, mini hdmi, buiilt in memory, three button controls, comes with protective sleeve and hdmi wire. The Vado HD is the best, dont get the second version because it is the same camera just in a new flashy color, which doesnt matter because you put a silicon sleeve on it.

Samsung laid an egg on this one, hence the 20 dollar drop in price in just 2 days after the release. Hope this helps

49 of 57 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Samsung made a great little camera, November 13, 2009

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Michael Avallone "Obiwopkenobi" (Deatsville, Alabama United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Samsung HMX-U10 Ultra-Compact Full-HD Camcorder with10 MP Still (Red) (Electronics)

I have read a lot of negative reviews about this camera and I can honestly say, "I don't get it". some people said there were lipsync issues, lousy video and bad still shots. I have put this little HD camcorder through it's paces and have had no issues at all. Is it the best camera out there? No, but it is far from terrible as some have said.
Easy to operate with some decent features and great quality. Now if you are expecting to get 500 dollars worth of camera for the 149.00 price point, then you will probably be disappointed. This baby takes better video than some full size vhs camcorders I had back in the day and I had to carry those on my shoulder. I'm sure the tech on the mini camcorders will get even better as time goes by but these minis are still pretty new.
I can definitely recommend this camera.

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