Best Camcorders - SD Card Memory Card Type, 8 to 80 MegaPixels Memory Still Resolution, With LCD Panel Display Type, CMOS Image Sensor Type, 0 to 13 x Optical Zoom, AVC Recording Format

'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'

'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'

'(For serial videographers a Memory Stick slot is also included, though we can’t imagine anyone needing the additional space.) '

'Image quality is exceptional'

'sharp video quality'

'(For serial videographers a Memory Stick slot is also included, though we can’t imagine anyone needing the additional space.) '

'Image quality is exceptional'

'sharp video quality'

'Excellent set of manual features.'

'The HF S21 also includes an electronic viewfinder, and it is Canon's only new camcorder to include such feature. '

'Canon’s superlative proprietary imaging technologies'

'The lens space is only sufficient to provide a 5x optical zoom, which is pretty paltry when most HD camcorders offer at least 10x.'

'The optical image stabilization did a fine job smoothing out shakes from handheld videos. '

'steady video capture'

'You can also transfer files to your computer using the built-in USB port. '

'SANYO developed a new, miniature high-speed image-processing engine that contributes to the reduction in size of these new Dual Cameras.'

'Nicely designed interface.'

'Excellent overall video quality. '

'While the HF S100 has a very crisp, sharp image, it is definitely rivaled by the Sony HDR-XR520V and the Panasonic HDC-TM300. '