Best Mini DV Camcorders - SDHC Card Memory Card Type

Camcorders Memory Card Type: SDHC Card Mini DV

4 Canon 4 Panasonic 3 Jvc

7 3 to 5 in. 5 5 to 7 in.

6 0 to 1 MegaPixels 3 1 to 3 MegaPixels 4 3 to 8 MegaPixels

3 0 to 13 x 3 13 to 24 x 8 24 to 38 x

5 0 to 2 Hours 3 2 to 5 Hours

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Samsung SC-HMX10
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'Everything is awesome'

'For a “budget HD” camcorder, this is perhaps the best we've seen.'

'Without any sort of magnification and finer control than the touch screen allows, the manual focus is close to useless'

'With the 8GB flash drive, you'll have built-in memory that prepares you to capture the unexpected.'
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Canon XL2 MiniDV
What reviews say:

'pricier than the competition'

'adjustable screen brightness'

'The XL2 utilizes its 4:3 chip in a way that is unique among 16:9 modes.'

'anon's new XL2 camcorder offers an evolutionary design and new professional features - including a choice of 60i, 24p or 30p frame rates, 4:3 or high resolution 16:9 aspect ratio, new 680,000 pixel progressive scan CCDs, and a full line of customizable controls for cine-looking results'
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Canon ZR950
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Samsung SC-D372
What reviews say:

'This minimalist interface feels even more awkward than it sounds, reminding me of trying to change a television's settings without a remote control.'

'excellent picture clarity'

'ugly video'

'Samsung SC-D372 records high-quality digital video'
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Panasonic PV-DV73
What reviews say:

'It feels uncomfortable: The sharp corners of the case dig into your palm after a few minutes.'
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Panasonic PV-GS250
What reviews say:

'The zoom switch, however, is the worst control on the camera and is difficult to manipulate with any finesse.'

'extremely compact, consumer-priced MiniDV camcorder'

'The Panasonic PV-GS250 has a good selection of features that make it an attractive option for those who like to tinker with settings.'

'LCD is average'
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Panasonic PV-GS85
What reviews say:

'Useless night mode.'

'retractable viewfinder'

'Useless night mode'

'This screen delivers a clear picture of the action during recording and playback.'
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Panasonic PV-GS320
What reviews say:

'no built-in flash'

'The PV-GS320's hand strap is hung so low that the camcorder flops to the side of the palm of the hand at an awkward angle.'

'Another questionable design decision puts the FireWire and USB ports for transferring video to your PC under the battery.'

'Another questionable design decision puts the FireWire and USB ports for transferring video to your Mac under the battery.'
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Canon ZR800
What reviews say:

'Poor low-light performance'

'It provides the user with the perfect combination of style and ease-of-operation that makes it easy to capture life's precious memories.'

'Poor low-light performance'

'uninviting, dome-shaped plastic frame'
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JVC GY-DV300
What reviews say:

'When we took the Streamcorder out of the box, the unit's plastic look and feel surprised us.'

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