Best Camcorders - LP Recording Speed, AVCHD Recording Format, 3 to 4 in. LCD Panel Size

Camcorders Recording Speed: LP Recording Format: AVCHD LCD Panel Size: 3 to 4 in.

11 Sony

7 8 to 64 GB 4 64 to 500 GB

7 0 to 13 x 4 24 to 38 x

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Canon Vixia HF G10
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'sizable 3.5-inch screen'

'high quality recording'

'excellent high-end camcorder'

'It excels in low-light environments and it's also ideal for macro shooting.'
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Sony Handycam HDR-CX130
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'Their sub-HD resolution sensor produces merely satisfactory video.'

'Nice compact design.'

Menus are well laid out and easy to navigate

Good low-light performance
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Sony HDR-XR160
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'sub-HD resolution sensor'

Menus are well laid out and easy to navigate

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Large 3-inch touchscreen LCD
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Sony Handycam HDR-PJ10
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Good automated performance

Built-in projector

Image quality isn't too bad, but footage appears murky and dim.
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Sony Handycam HDR-CX560V
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Comes with an embedded GPS so you can keep track of exactly where you were when you made your movie.
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Sony Handycam HDR-PJ30V
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Generally decent performance

Compatible with both Sony Memory Sticks and SD Cards

Built-in projector

Good audio quality and has a built-in projector.
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Sony Handycam HDR-CX160
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'Their sub-HD resolution sensor produces merely satisfactory video.'

'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. '

Great battery life

Excellent image quality and Exmor R CMOS sensor offers great low-light video recording.
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Canon VIXIA HF R20
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'The quality is quite good, particularly indoors, there was little jarring noise.'
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Sony Handycam HDR-CX520
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'quality is high'

'pretty solid performer'

'pretty solid performer'

'minimalist design'
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Sony Handycam HDR-XR500V
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'irritating interface'

'We have to note the GPS feature is very cool.'

'The icons are fairly straightforward, and simple to navigate.'

'steep asking price'

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