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Samsung HMX-H105 First ImpressionsCamcorder Review
by Kaitlyn ChantryPublished on Jan 26, 2009 8:00 AM
 
IntroAudioCompression & MediaManual ControlsStill FeaturesHandling & UsePlayback & ConnectivityOther FeaturesConclusion Photo GallerySpecs and Ratings After last year's impressive showingfrom Samsung with the SC-HMX20,we're interested to see what thecompany has in store for its 2009high definition lineup. We alreadyhad some hands-on time with theunique HMX-R10 (
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), a high definition video-still hybrid with a distinctive design.Now we set our sights (and ourhands) on one camcorder from theupcoming H-series, the Samsung HMX-H105. There's a new sensor and a new lens, butthe star of the show is the large internal solid state drive (SSD)—16GB to 64GB,depending on the particular H-series model. If Samsung can just match the performanceof last year's model with the promise of high capacity solid state memory, they couldearn a lot of new fans when the HMX-H105 launches in March.
Lens & Sensor
Samsung's entire H-series lineup features the same 1/4.5-inch CMOS
 
sensor and 10x optical zoom Schneider Kreuznach Verioplan HD lens. Thesensor is larger than the ones used on Samsung's standard definitionlineup, but not as large as the one in last year's SC-HMX20 and theupcoming HMX-R10. It's also a lower resolution that the other highdefinition sensors Samsung uses.
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Filter Diameter37mmTypeCMOSFocal Range3.3-33mmSize1/4.5"Focal Range (35mm equiv.)n/aPixel Count (gross)2,200,000ApertureF1.8-2.3Pixel Count (Effective)2,200,000
Front
 The front of the Samsung HMX-H105 is perfectly round, keeping with thedesign of last year's SC-HMX20. At the top is a flash for still photos. Belowthat is the Schneider Kreuznach lens, with an auto lens cover to protect it.
The front of the HMX-H105 is all lens.
Right
 The right side of the Samsung HMX-H105 is quite sleek. The hand strap iswide and comfortable, with a stitched fake leather that actually looksdesigner (well,
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designer, anyway). Behind the hand strap is a largesmooth surface with a rubbery, grippy surface. It's comfortable to hold,and feels more secure than the typical smooth, plastic finish of mostcamcorders. The H105 also features Samsung's unique swivel-grip thatallows the grip section to pivot away from the body, allowing for morehandling options.
 
The right side of the HMX-H105 features the swivel grip.
Back 
 The back of the Samsung HMX-H105 houses a Mode button for switchingbetween video and still record modes, and a large record on/off button.Note that the power button that was previously on the rear has beenrelocated to the LCD cavity. Open the hard plastic port cover to reveal thelargest array of connections: USB, HDMI, DC-power, and AV-out are allhere. Are only complaint about the whole back of the camcorder is thechoice of a mirror-like chrome surface. They pick up finger prints like crazyand make the whole device look cheap if you're not routinely polishingthem with your shirt tail.
Depending on the version of the H-Seriesthat you buy, it may not have the chrome finish.
The back isn't much of a departure from last year's models.
Left
 The left side of the Samsung HMX-H105 is smooth on the outside andcrunchy (with buttons) on the inside. The LCD measures 2.7 inches. Openthe LCD to reveal a series of controls that make up most of the interface.Like Sony, and now Panasonic, the camcorder uses a touch screen system. To the left of the screen is the Q.Menu button for calling up the QuickMenu. Below that is a two-button combo for redundant zoom control(primary zoom control is on top of the camcorder), and below that is aredundant record button.
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