Best Camcorders - 0.525 to 1.15 lb. Weight, true MPEG Movie Mode, With LCD Panel Display Type, 1 to * CCD Quantity, Digital Camcorder Type, High Definition Recording Format, 3 to 5 in. Depth
'The HDC-SD20 can capture full HD 1920x1080 video directly to SD/SDHC cards, features advanced optical image stabilization to reduce blurry images at long zoom ranges and can operate in light down to 9 LUX with its built-in video light. '
'The HDR-CX160 features several automated modes for better recording, including Optical SteadyShot for more stable videos, Tracking Focus to keep focus on a moving object, and Wind Noise Reduction. '
'Like many ultracompact models, they really do seem optimized for shooting below eye level, or at least holding the camcorder as if you are; the traditional grip simply isn't comfortable. '
'solid video performance'
'Compact size.'
'Sony has put the worst video quality setting as default here and I don’t know why they did it. '
'The JVC GZ-HM550 is sharply styled, with a silver-accented black body.'
'The HM550 has other great new features being showcased by JVC's newly announced flagship camcorder, the GZ-HM1.'
'smooth, fluid image'
'Picture quality and sound are impressively clear, with no background hiss or operational buzz, while colours have just the right amount of saturation to ensure that skin tones look healthy without appearing unnaturally so.'
'colours are warm and well saturated – reds particularly eye popping and skin tones bright and healthy looking – with detail and sound impressively clear when viewed back on a flat panel telly.'
'Its average color performance in bright light conditions gives it good video quality but may not be enough to provide stunning and life-like images. '