Best Camcorders - SP Recording Speed, 0 to 13 x Optical Zoom, AVCHD Recording Format

'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.'

'the main zoom is large and the record button comfortably placed for the more traditional HandyCam posture.'

'nice, large zoom rocker switch'

'The new GZ-HM1 HD Everio offers a full slate of technologies to optimize picture quality and an array of manual controls for creative flexibility. '

'quality is high'

'pretty solid performer'

'pretty solid performer'

'minimalist design'

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

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

'32GB built-in flash memory'

'Canon's Zoom toggle is wide and shifts smoothly—it's definitely preferable to JVC's tiny toggles.'

'superb performance'

'reliable and able performer'

'high quality video'

'It does stand up pretty well in direct sunlight, however.'

'Sleek aesthetic'

'audio clear and strong'

'It does stand up pretty well in direct sunlight, however.'

'Sleek aesthetic'

'audio clear and strong'