Best Camcorders - SP Recording Speed, 1 to * CCD Quantity, AVC Recording Format, 2 to 3 in. LCD Panel Size, 3 to 5 in. Depth

'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 looks sharp and clear in most lighting'

'The camera is so light it almost feels like there is nothing there.'

'The HF M31 has 32MB of flash memory built in, which is enough for three hours of footage at the top quality mode. '

'It is also capable of taking excellent looking video — especially in bright lighting. '

'Smart Auto essentially enables low light mode in poor illumination, although a macro mode will also appear when appropriate.'

'Because of the lens placement, you don't have the hold the camcorder up to your face as you do with traditional camcorders, so there's less strain on your arm. '

'capacious SD/SDHC flash storage cards'

'As is usually the case nowadays, video can be edited on the camera and uploaded directly to YouTube -- perfect for capturing those embarrassing v-blogs before you sober up and your social filter kicks in.'

'The Canon VIXIA HF M300 HD Flash Memory Camcorder records directly to an SD memory card slot and is ultra-sleek, compact and lightweight - it's a brilliant blend of capability and convenience.'

'sharpest focus possible'

'The Panasonic camcorder also features a massive 120 GB internal hard drive and has two SD/SDHC memory card slots if you need memory expansion.  '

'Exceptionally lifelike tone and detail'

'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. '

'full menu system'

'Light.'

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