Best Camcorders - 8 to 80 MegaPixels Memory Still Resolution, 1 to * CCD Quantity, CMOS Image Sensor Type, true Digital Still Shot Mode, 2 to 3 in. LCD Panel Size
'The Sanyo Xacti VPC-PD2BK is a budget-friendly, pocket-sized handheld HD camcorder designed for taking high-quality stills and recording high-quality films. '
'The device is extremely light, too, even when loaded with an SDHC card and its removable rechargeable battery.'
'The device is extremely light, too, even when loaded with an SDHC card and its removable rechargeable battery.'
'The Sanyo Dual Camera PD2 delivers excellent results with multiple features normally found on high priced camcorders. '
'The camera includes 32GB of built-in flash memory and supports SDHC cards, and it encodes the video as AVCHD files with data rates up to 24 mbps, the format's maximum capability. '
'The camcorder earned an audio score of Good, with noticeably better clarity and volume than rival camcorders offered. '
'impressively deep and professional manual controls'
'The Sony NEX-VG10 is a top-of-the-line 1080p HD camcorder compatible with E-mount and A-mount lenses. '
'Interchangeable lenses.'
'The NEX-VG10 is primed for serious audio capture, thanks to a cluster of four directional microphones on its upper element, as well as a proprietary hot shoe and a standard cold shoe under a door on the camcorder's handle. '
'The NEX-VG10 is primed for serious audio capture, thanks to a cluster of four directional microphones on the top of it, as well as a proprietary hot shoe and standard cold shoe under a door on the camcorder's handle. '
'The Samsung HMX-U20 isn't perfect, but it punches hard in one of the areas that matters: the video quality is above par for this type of device, with both autofocus and optical zoom a step above the normal fixed focus options. '
'Quality is great, at least outdoors in good light.'
'The playback on the camera is easy enough to use, though I miss the touchscreen on my Handycam.'
'Another drawback: The camera lacks a built-in lens cover, relying instead on a snap-on cover that doesn't inspire security. '
'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. '
'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.'