David Elrich - Camcorder Reviews
Hi, I’m David Elrich and I do many of the camcorder reviews at DigitalTrends.com. As a long-time CE journalist, I’ve seen camcorders morph from shoulder-mounted monstrosities to tiny models that capture full HD 3D video. Although digital cameras and smartphones can grab acceptable video clips, nothing beats a full-featured camcorder for videos you’ll want to preserve for years and show off to friends and family on a big-screen HDTV. Use the checkboxes below to help narrow your search.
Whether you’re looking for standard definition, full HD or an affordable pocket camcorder, our camcorder buying guide and picks for the best camcorders will help simplify your decision.
Sony Bloggie MHS-PM5K Review
- Shoots full 1080p video, 5-megapixel…
- Swiveling lens provides protection…
- Subpar video quality
Cisco Flip SlideHD Review
- Large 3-inch screen for viewing
- Bulkier and heavier than comparable…
- Touch controls complicate shooting
Sony Bloggie MHS-PM5 Review
- Shoots full 1080p video, 5-megapixel…
- Swiveling lens provides protection…
- Subpar video quality
Creative Vado HD (3rd Generation) Review
- Superior low-light performance
- Unnaturally tinted colors
- Touch controls less precise than hard…
Flip MinoHD 2nd Generation (120 Min)…
- Compact
- pocketable form factor; captures…
- Overpriced relative to competitors;…
Sony HDR-TG5V Review
- Great quality HD video; advanced…
- Expensive; average bundled software;…
- are slower to access than physical…
Canon Vixia HF200 Review
- Compact; light; full HD camcorder…
- Still relatively expensive
- but getting there
Panasonic HDC-HS300 Review
- Good color quality; manual zoom and…
- Not quite prosumer; small LCD screen;…
Sony HDR-CX100 Review
- Cheapest "real" AVCHD camcorder yet;…
- No optical image stabilization
- heavy noise in low light
Flip Video MinoHD Camcorder Review
- Lightweight; ultra-slim and…
- No image stabilization; poor color;…
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