Best Camcorders - LP Recording Speed, 3 to 8 MegaPixels Memory Still Resolution, 13 to 24 x Optical Zoom

'The quality is quite good, particularly indoors, there was little jarring noise.'

'The camera is so light it almost feels like there is nothing there.'

'The HF M31 has 32MB of flash memory built in, which is enough for three hours of footage at the top quality mode. '

'It is also capable of taking excellent looking video — especially in bright lighting. '

'Exceptionally lifelike tone and detail'

'full menu system'

'Light.'

'by its unconventional tri-tone color scheme, complete with a lustrous sparkle paint coat.'

'Good video quality'

'Its battery life is also decent; the Sony Handycam HDR-XR200V's rechargeable battery lasted nearly 2 hours on a single charge (111 minutes in our test), which netted a battery life score of Good.'

'audio visual masterpieces'

'Good video quality'

'Its battery life is also decent; the Sony Handycam HDR-XR200V's rechargeable battery lasted nearly 2 hours on a single charge (111 minutes in our test), which netted a battery life score of Good.'

'audio visual masterpieces'

'Excellent video quality.'

'at highest video quality'

'The Canon Vixia HF20's ports are well concealed with plastic shields and a rubber shroud, and we liked how the glossy battery fit flush against the back of the camcorder.'

'impressive video'

'high-end standard-definition DVD camcorder'

'Super NightShot infrared system enables you to capture natural looking video in low light conditions.'