Samsung VP-DC163i

Well designed and easy to hold. Good set of user-friendly features. The Easy.Q function is a great tool for absolute beginners.

Requires menu access for manual controls. 8cm mini-DVDs only record about 20 minutes of video. Still images are only 800x600 resolution JPEGs.

With a good zoom, a reasonable array of features and ease of use for both novices and more experienced users, the Samsung VP-DC163i would be a suitable camera for anyone looking for a decent camcorder option on a reasonable budget.

Sexy Looks and colour ; Wide range of DVD media Support ; Good location of shooting buttons ; Memory card slot and support for variety of cards ; Optional microphone input ; Full AV-IN/OUT support with recording ; Record Mpeg (.AVI) direct to memory...

Only 800k processor (1mp would have been great) ; Poor quality stills ( jpeg's) ; No DVD+RW in the box (only 1 DVD-R ) ; High price if paying full retail (dont pay over $550.00 Aud) ; Only 800x600 (stills) ; Auto setting slow to focus in low light

Well designed and easy to hold, - Good set of user-friendly features, - The Easy.Q function is a great tool for absolute beginners

Requires menu access for manual controls, - 8cm mini-DVDs only record about 20 minutes of video, - Still images are only 800x600 resolution JPEGs

With a good zoom, a reasonable array of features and ease of use for both novices and more experienced users, the Samsung VP-DC163i would be a suitable camera for anyone looking for a decent camcorder option on a reasonable budget.