Best Camcorders - SDHC Card Memory Card Type, 0 to 0.525 lb. Weight, 0 to 1 MegaPixels Memory Still Resolution, true MPEG Movie Mode, 1 to * CCD Quantity, Digital Camcorder Type, true Digital Still Shot Mode

'Easy to copy files onto an external source, just drag/drop. '

'overall size small'

'We were pleasantly surprised by the smooth and speediness of the zoom function and the clarity of the footage we got.'

'high-quality video'

'Video and stills are sharp and clear.'

'In addition to looking cool, the Sony DCR-SX43 is also impressively compact: it measures just 50x55x112mm and weighs 190g.'

'lovely large 2.7in display'

'Its main claim to fame is its 70x optical zoom lens, which is considerably more powerful than the average entry-level camcorder (most models offer an optical zoom of between 10x and 40x). '

'Crisp audio.'

'The new Wide-Angle setting captures beautiful images of wide landscapes and allows large groups of people to fit into the frame, making it highly versatile for use in all kinds of shooting situations. '

'Video cameras using a memory card format are able to achieve an ultracompact design.'

'Samsung’s camcorders have been increasingly impressive over the last couple of years, with the VP-HMX20 showcasing the company’s new-found abilities.'

'It can also take 800x600 still photos, which are then interpolated to 1600x1200 (1.9 megapixels), making it a convenient photo taker, if necessary. '

'“The SMX-C14 and SMX-C10 are truly unique camcorders, starting with their eye-catching ToC design,” said Reid Sullivan, senior vice president of Audio/Video and Digital Imaging Marketing at Samsung Electronics America. '

'Look for a sharp LCD that's easy to see in bright light; adjustable screen brightness helps, too. '

'natural looking colors'