Best Camcorders - SDHC Card Memory Card Type, 0 to 0.525 lb. Weight, true MPEG Movie Mode, With LCD Panel Display Type, 1 to * CCD Quantity, CMOS Image Sensor Type, Digital Camcorder Type, true Digital Still Shot Mode, 2 to 3 in. LCD Panel Size

'Images were exceptionally sharp in optimum lighting, with plenty of detail remaining in shadowed areas of the picture.'

'Good HD video quality'

'It fits comfortably in the palm of my hand, with the large lens and two built-in mic inputs on the front end and the battery, start/stop record button and video mode/photo mode indicator lamps on the back. '

'The playback on the camera is easy enough to use, though I miss the touchscreen on my Handycam.'

'The Sanyo Xacti SH1 boasts a 23x optical zoom, which is above average for a Full HD camcorder; most high-definition cameras come with 15x zooms or lower. '

'Supports Apple-backed iFrame format.'

'slim, lightweight design'

'5-megapixel stills'

'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).'

'best pocket camcorder'

'versatile audio options'

'Kodak's new Zi8 bucks the leader by addressing many of its predecessor's shortcomings, while systematically outdoing the competition on just about every feature.'

'Active Mode generally competent'

'It weighs next to nothing.'

'Superb 16x optical zoom.'