Best Camcorders - SDHC Card Memory Card Type, 0.525 to 1.15 lb. Weight, true MPEG Movie Mode, 1 to * CCD Quantity, Digital Camcorder Type, AVC Recording Format, true Digital Still Shot Mode, 2 to 3 in. LCD Panel Size

'Comprehensive enthusiast features.'

'Input/output terminals.'

'Images were really smooth with very few jagged edges and no visible pixellation.'

'huge zoom and superb image stabilisation'

'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. '

'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. '

'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'

'Excellent HD Camera'

'colours are warm and well saturated – reds particularly eye popping and skin tones bright and healthy looking – with detail and sound impressively clear when viewed back on a flat panel telly.'

'remarkably smooth video'

'Exceptionally lifelike tone and detail'

'full menu system'

'Light.'

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

'The built-in wide-angle lens is capable of 29.8-357.6mm (35mm conversion) focal distance with a nice aperture opening between F/1.8-3.4.'

'A built-in GPS receiver makes the HDR-XR350V an ideal choice for travelers.'