Best Camcorders - 0.525 to 1.15 lb. Weight, 1 to * CCD Quantity, 24 to 38 x Optical Zoom, High Definition Recording Format, 2 to 3 in. LCD Panel Size, 3 to 5 in. Depth

'Smarter-than-average autofocus .'

'best video quality'

'Given the low, low prices, the small, low-resolution LCD screen is understandable. '

'The Panasonic HDC-HS60 is surprisingly small for a 120GB camcorder.'

'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. '

'solid video performance'

'Compact size.'

'solid video performance'

'Compact size.'

'Decent SD video quality'

'The bodies are rectangular and extremely compact, and feature a new hand strap design that can be stretched and shifted to become a wrist strap instead.'

'Supports manual focus, which helps intermediate users to tape in hard-to-focus situations. '

'The VPC-WH1 offers a 30x optical zoom, 2-megapixel still photo capture, and Sanyo's new noise reduction technology. '

'unique up-turned lens'

'The files from Samsung camcorders have been usable straight off of the camera — no fuss, no muss.'

'Supports manual focus'

'The bodies are rectangular and extremely compact, and feature a new hand strap design that can be stretched and shifted to become a wrist strap instead.'

'40x dynamic zoom magnification'

'new “dual use” strap design'