Best Camcorders - 1 to 3 MegaPixels Memory Still Resolution, AVC Recording Format, 200 to 700 x Digital Zoom

'Decent image quality.'

'Lens focuses relatively fast..'

'This camcorder has a Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar 25x optical zoom lens that allows you to take tight shots from far away. '

'“Exmor R” CMOS image sensor delivers bright, vivid, spectacularly detailed video footage, as well as 3 Megapixel still images. '

'Capable of 1080/60p playback via HDMI and compatible HDTV providing stunning clarity and incredibly detailed playback of your memories.the HDR-CX150 with built-in 16GB embedded Flash memory can record and store up to 6 hours of high definition video footage (HD LP mode), or up to 4 hours of standard definition footage (SD HQ mode).'

'Audio capture was decent--more than adequate for casual shooters, but in the middle of the pack among the camcorders we tested.'

'Audio capture was decent; more than adequate for casual shooters, but in the middle of the pack among the camcorders we tested.'

'Good range of manual controls. '

'I’ve seen other camcorders that are built more user-friendly than the HDC-HS300, which has some hard-to-press buttons and a main zoom toggle that’s too small to use comfortably.'

'solid all-around performer'

'It also has a 20X optical Konica Minolta zoom lens and a 1.37 megapixel CMOS sensor to focus and record high quality video. '

'Like all 2010 HD Everio cameras, the new GZ-HM340 features a KONICA MINOLTA HD LENS, currently one of the world’s smallest and slimmest HD lenses. '

'The body is made up of shiny plastic material but it still feels well constructed.'

'The Canon VIXIA HF M300 HD Flash Memory Camcorder records directly to an SD memory card slot and is ultra-sleek, compact and lightweight - it's a brilliant blend of capability and convenience.'

'sharpest focus possible'

'The Panasonic camcorder also features a massive 120 GB internal hard drive and has two SD/SDHC memory card slots if you need memory expansion.  '