Best Camcorders - LP Recording Speed, 64 to 500 GB HDD Size, 0 to 13 x Optical Zoom, 30 to 200 x Digital Zoom, 2 to 3 in. LCD Panel Size

'The Canon Vixia HG21 is an excellent HD camcorder that's reasonably easy to operate out of the box and looks good, too.'

'The overall video image quality is very high, and the features and usability are there.'

'great video and image quality'

'translucent black and burnt amber gradient color scheme'

'Several of the new Sony camcorders will also feature new highlight playback and power-on by LCD.'

'The HDR-XR100 also records audio in Dolby Digital 5.1 surround sound and has a built-in zoom microphone for realistic sound.  '

'Plus it also offers full HD AV capture in addition to a plethora of connectivity options like HDMI, USB, SD/SDHC, and Memory Stick Pro. '

'built-in GPS receiver'

'The built-in wide-angle lens is capable of 29.8-357.6mm (35mm conversion) focal distance with a nice aperture opening between F/1.8-3.4.'

'A built-in GPS receiver makes the HDR-XR350V an ideal choice for travelers.'

'It does stand up pretty well in direct sunlight, however.'

'Sleek aesthetic'

'audio clear and strong'