Samsung HMX-W200

Samsung camcorder quickdraw pocket offroad 5 Mpix, The W200 is a pocket camcorder waterproof, shockproof and dustproof that records in full HD.


The holidays are approaching. Samsung took the opportunity to provide us with a handheld camcorder that will accompany you to the beach or hiking in the sand without fear nor rain nor shocks. Waterproof to 3 meters deep, the W200 is equipped with a glass fog. He also survive falls up to 2 meters in height.

Backlit CMOS Sensor

HMX-W200 is equipped with a CMOS sensor illuminated (BSI) 5 megapixel camera with autofocus. This type of sensor is twice more sensitive than conventional CMOS sensors, which reduces digital noise. The camcorder records Full HD 1080p. It has a bright lens (f / 2.2), but has no optical zoom, which is the rule on this type of handheld camcorder. Similarly, if there is a digital image stabilizer, there is no optical image stabilizer that can compensate for the inevitable effects of camera shake with this type of small camcorder.

The camera also records images in 5 megapixels. The images displayed on its screen of 2.3 inches (5.8 cm) display 230 000 points. The W200 has no internal memory but a microSD card slot. A purchase of more than expected! The W200 features a retractable USB 2.0 port to recharge its internal battery that provides up to 2 hours. Mini-HDMI port will in turn to view photos and videos on a TV.

The Samsung W200 will be available from May 2011 for $ 159.