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Samsung SC-DC173

Samsung SC-DC173
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alaScore 77

96 reviews

Apr, 2024

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 96 reviews of Samsung SC-DC173. The average rating for this product is 3.6/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other Camcorders for all reviews. Reviewers really like the battery and image quality. The price and portability also get good feedback.

usability, portability, price, image quality, battery

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Camcorders the Samsung SC-DC173 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 77/100 = Good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for Samsung SC-DC173

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 70 user reviews of Samsung SC-DC173 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.5/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other Camcorders on Amazon.com. Reviewers really like the durability and portability. The battery and usability are also mentioned favorably. There are some negative views about the reliability. Opinions are divided on the image quality.

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74% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Expert review by : Michael Perlman (camcorderinfo.com)

Samsung SC-DC173 Camcorder Review

 

The SC-DC173 ($369 MSRP), an entry-level DVD camcorder, doesn't have Sony's ease of use, Canon's performance, or Panasonic's handing, but by piecing together bits from each, it ended up with a decent camcorder. Sure, we have a lot to complain about,...

The Samsung SC-DC173U (the "U" is for U.S. release) is a marginal effort, which is not surprising in entry-level camcorders. There's so much compromise at this price point that it really requires the consumer to know what they want in order to pick the...

Aug, 2007
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Expert review by : David Kender (washingtonpost.com)

Samsung SC-DC173U

 

Inside the camcorder is a small 1/6-inch CCD chip with a 680,000 pixel count. This is the standard low-end chip for entry-level models, and can't be expected to perform above its means. Surprisingly, the SC-DC173 managed to produce decent color in...

Perhaps the most frustrating aspect of the Samsung SC-DC173 is the poor placement of the joystick, with which nearly all manual controls and menu functions are performed. Rather than have it face the shooter, Samsung placed it on the left side, among a...

Oct, 2007
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Expert review by : Michael Perlman (reviewed.com)

Samsung SC-DC173U

 

The SC-DC173 ($369 MSRP), an entry-level DVD camcorder, doesn't have Sony's ease of use, Canon's performance, or Panasonic's handing, but by piecing together bits from each, it ended up with a decent camcorder. Sure, we have a lot to complain about,...

Aug, 2007
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Expert review by : TechTastic (techtastic.ca)

Samsung SC-DC173 DVD Camcorder

 

Samsung has just released their newest light weight camcorder the SC-DC173. The SC-DC173 DVD Camcorder is one the first new camcorders from Samsung to use a Schneider Lens. Combining this lens with Samsungs leadership in digital technologies, gives...

Portability, Easy to Use, Still pictures, Direct to digital

Missing some high end features, Camera bag

The Samsung SC-Dc173 DVD Camcorder is great for the always-ready consumer who's looking to capture any important event. The SC-DC173 DVD camcorder is an affordable, compact unit that can create great quality video and stills, just by pointing and shooting

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Expert review by (modsynergy.com)

Samsung SC-DC173 DVD Digital Camcorder Review

 

Samsung is a name that you have seen here at ModSynergy for a while now. We have reviewed Samsungs PC monitors and printers and have loved almost all of them. Samsung is a quality brand that I rank amongst making a purchasing decision.

Light; LCD is 2.7” and looks good; Small package; Audio is Dolby Digital and sounds nice; EasyQ makes your filming better

Lack of dynamic range; Video quality is lacking; Camcorder didn’t respond after a recording; Zoom dial can get stuck

Overall the Samsung SC-DC173 DVD camcorder is a decent no-frills product. It does what it needs to do without doing it in much fashion. Unfortunately, after using this camcorder and witnessing the results, I cannot recommend this camera to anyone...

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Consumer review (dell.com)

I like it

 

compact, easy to use, good sound and picture quality.

battery could last longer.

Dec, 2007
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Consumer review (dell.com)

Waste

 

Its compact and almost simple to use

You just waste discs...

Dec, 2007
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Consumer review (dell.com)

Very Happy

 

light weight, compact, very easy to use, great quality video and pictures and the fact you can use a memory card for the pictures is a plus.

only have 30 min. dvd

Sep, 2007
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Consumer review (dell.com)

Samsung SC-DC173U - camcorder - 3in DVD-R, 3in DVD-RW, 3in DVD+RW, 3in DVD+R DL

 

the features are easy to use. the quick guide book helped in understanding how to use the camera.

the picture quaility is awful. i went on vacation a month after buying this camera & all my photos did not come out very well.

Sep, 2007
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Consumer review (shopping.com)

Decent, but look somewhere else

 

I bought this camera so that I could make short movies with my family and friends and edit them. Should have looked somewhere else. This camera is good for showing family movies on TV but not for editing movies on the computer.

Good quality in picture/sound, uses re-writable discs and SD cards

Poor battery life, Can't edit movies

Jun, 2010
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