CNET UK reviews the Panasonic HDC-SD9 and writes, “With its eye-catching, compact body and relatively low price, the Panasonic HDC-SD9 seems to be quite an attractive buy for a flash-based AVCHD camcorder. At 275g without battery and SD card and only 126mm long, it’s certainly one of the smallest and lightest full-size camcorders […]

PC World reviews the Sony DCR-SR65 and writes, “The DCR-SR65 is one of the mid-range models in Sony’s extensive hard-disk-based handycam range. Equipped with a 40GB hard drive, 1-megapixel CCD sensor, 25x optical zoom and a Memory Stick slot for hybrid recording, it provides reasonable value for a standard-definition camera. With that being […]

Laptop Mag reviews the Kodak Zi6 and writes, “We’ve seen Flip Video impostors (anyone remember the Creative Vado?), but Kodak’s Zi6 is the first pocket camcorder that gives Pure Digital a run for its money. It shoots 720p video at 60 frames per second, and unlike the Flip camcorders, it has an SD […]

Digital Arts reviews the Canon Vixia HF10 and writes, “Canon’s HF10 is a high-definition camcorder with a 16GB internal flash drive, plus an SD card slot. In our testing, the HF10 shot impressive, brilliant video, up to par with its similar MiniDV counterpart, Canon’s HV30. The HF10 has its flaws and it’s certainly […]

CNET Australia reviews the JVC GZ-HD6 and writes, “Sadly, especially considering that they’re JVC’s top-of-the-range camcorders, both the HD5 and HD6 miss out on an electronic viewfinder. This makes hand holding the camera for long periods an exceptionally tiring experience. Compounding issues is the lack of shooting priority, meaning that when you’re fiddling […]

The Washingtonpost reviews the Canon Vixia HF11 and writes, “The Canon Vixia HF11 did not offer any surprises, even when we were expecting it to. It’s still an excellent camcorder, firmly planted in the roots of its predecessor, the Canon HF10. The shiny new feature—a 24Mbps bitrate—did not seem to add much to […]

SimplyDV reviews the Canon FS100 and writes, “There’s much to commend the FS100 - not least its typical retail price here in the UK. If you’re new to this whole camcorder thing and you’re a bit bewildered by the choice yet you like the idea of recording to, and playing back from, a […]

Demystifying Digital reviews the Kodak Zi6 and writes, “Who would’ve thought that the first company to take on the Flip Video pocket camcorders would be Kodak and that with the Zi6 they would do it so well? Though its not without its faults — HD video quality was far from what high-def should […]

CNET UK reviews the JVC GZ-MG330 and writes, “High definition may be grabbing all the headlines at the moment, but not everyone is ready to make the leap to shooting in HD. Some just want a small, unobtrusive camcorder that records good-quality footage and doesn’t cost the earth. These are exactly the type […]

SimplyDV reviews the Canon Vixia HF100 and writes, “Whilst it’s fair to say that a great many users will have no interest in connecting an external microphone (either via the 3.5mm jack or on the intelligent accessory shoe) or even headphones (actually very useful as a means of checking wind-impact on the built-in […]

Good Gear Guide reviews the Canon FS10 and writes, “In terms of video performance, the FS10 is on par with the FS11, which sports the same 1/6in CCD image sensor and 1.07-megapixel camera resolution. It performed solidly in brightly lit conditions when compared to other camcorders in this price range, though its output […]

Trusted Reviews has a review of the Canon Vixia HF100 and writes, “In comparison to the HF10, the similarly-specced HF100 actually works out better value when you factor in the price of memory. Ok, the HF10 can add a 16GB card and give you four hours of shooting in FXP - comparable to […]

Techradar reviews the Sony HDR-TG3E and writes, “We were impressed by the quality of the movies we took. No doubt the Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar lens played its part, but the Sony Intelligent Face Detection system also did a ?ne job. We could see it working as it placed a white box around as […]

ComputerVideo reviews the Canon DM-XM2 and writes, “The XM2 is a major improvement over the XM1 with the added bonus of manual audio controls and solid-state memory card capabilities for stills…The lens produces excellent detail - helped by the optical image stabiliser - and feels good when focusing, although it does need end-stops.

The Washingtonpost reviews the JVC Everio GZ-MS100 and writes, “The overall video performance makes it far outshine the rudimentary point-and-shoot camcorders like the Flip, the Small Wonder, and the Creative Vado. But what these ultra-compact camcorders lack in performance, they make up for with portability, cheap prices, and ease of use. The MS100’s […]

Trusted Reviews has a review of the JVC Everio GZ-MS100 and writes, “Compared to the built-in software of the Vado and Flip Video Ultra, the JVC Everio GZ-MS100’s YouTube connectivity is much more of a gimmick. Most regular camcorders could provide almost the same functionality with a copy of Roxio Buzz. But that […]

CNET UK reviews the Panasonic SDR-SW20 and writes, “The novelty of waterproof gadgets takes a long time to wear off and we’ll never tire of drop-testing products. The Panasonic SDR-SW20 certainly has the fun factor, looks great and is highly affordable. But this cheery toughness comes at a price in terms of image […]

Trusted Reviews has a review of the Panasonic SDR-SW20 and writes, “The SDR-SW20 has few competitors. In fact, its main opposition will be a regular camcorder with a waterproof casing accessory, which is unlikely to be as small and convenient. Even FlipVideo’s Ultra is around the same size with its watertight attachment, albeit […]

The JVC Everio GZ-HD40 offers the following features:
* AVCHD/MPEG-2 dual-format camcorder; 1920 x 1080 Full HD recording in both formats
* 120 GB internal Hard Disk Drive
* 50 hours of record time
* hybrid storage option with microSD card (card not included)

The JVC Everio GZ-HD10 offers the following features:
* Konica Minolta HD Lens
* 40GB hard disk
* 1440×1080 AVCHD recordings are up converted for playback at 1920 x 1080/60P via HDMI
* 2.7″ LCD with Auto Backlight Brightness

Good Gear Guide reviews the Sony DCR-DVD610 and writes, “As its name suggests, the DCR-DVD610 is a downgraded version of the DCR-DVD810, which retails for $200 more. However, a lot has been stripped away from this model to achieve the lower price-point. In addition to ditching the DVD810’s 8GB of internal flash memory, […]

CNET Australia reviews the Sony DCR-SR45 and writes, “The Sony Handycam DCR-SR45 is better than most entry-level HDD camcorders. Its compact, lightweight build is great for grab-and-go videos. The 30GB hard drive allows for plenty of storage, plus you can save video and stills to Memory Stick Pro Duo cards up to 8GB […]

Pocket-lint reviews the Oregon Scientific ATC3K and writes, “The range of accessories you get in the box are a real credit, but you need to make sure that you try to avoid too much vibration to keep the image from wobbling. Sound is also a problem so you need consider whether you want […]

The Panasonic HDC-SD100 offers the following features:
* 3MOS system — provides improved color reproduction
* Advanced O.I.S.; HD advanced pure color engine
* Leica Dicomar lens — with improved resolution and contrast

CNET reviews the Sony DCR-Sr45 and writes, “The Sony Handycam DCR-SR45 is better than most entry-level HDD camcorders. Its compact, lightweight build is great for grab-and-go videos. The 30GB hard drive allows for plenty of storage, plus you can save video and stills to Memory Stick Pro Duo cards up to 8GB.

CNET reviews the JVC GZ-MG355 and writes, “In general, color reproduction is very good, displaying both subtle tones and brightly colored subjects with relative accuracy. However, like many tapeless standard-def camcorders, there are quite a lot of compression artifacts in the video. They’re especially noticeable when you compare moving subjects to relatively still backgrounds. […]

CNET reviews the Canon VIXIA HF11 and writes, “An excellent choice for flash-based HD recording, the HF11 gives the CX7 a close run for the money–we’ve yet to review the CX12–and is a clear champion if you don’t like the Sony’s touch-screen interface. But then the real question becomes which model is the […]

Camcorderinfo reviews the Panasonic HDC-HS100 and writes, “…the picture was frequently grainy in less than perfect lighting. (Who among us has a perfectly lit house?) When you do have great lighting, the colors are heavily saturated. This will please a lot of consumers, but frustrate serious videographers who demand accuracy…

Camcorderinfo reviews the Samsung SC-HMX20 and writes, “Now for the good news. The Samsung SC-HMX20 is a dynamite performer for its price range. The huge, high resolution CMOS sensor was competitive (but not quite as good) as the Canon HF10 and Sony HDR-SR12 (Review, Specs, $1399.00) in bright light. In low light, the […]

Camcorderinfo reviews the Canon VIXIA HF11 and writes, “The Canon Vixia HF11 did not offer any surprises, even when we were expecting it to. It’s still a rock solid camcorder, firmly planted in the roots of its predecessor, the Canon HF10, which was released only eight months ago. The shiny new feature—a 24Mbps […]

ITP reviews the Sony HDR-TG1 and writes, “Sony supplies a very useful dock, known as the Handycam Station, and this helps to expand the camera’s capabilities. Whereas the camera only features an onboard mini HDMI port and a single USB connector, the dock allows you to hook the HDR-TG1 up to your TV […]

Computer Active reviews the JVC Everio GZ-MS100 and writes, “Picture quality is reasonable, although the colour balance was a bit off to begin with and required tweaking. Quality is likewise fair – it can be a little fuzzy around the edges of objects, but it’s good enough for most shooting…There’s an excellent 35x […]

Unbeatable reviews the Canon Vixia HF10 and writes, “The first thing we notice about the Canon HF10 is how comfortable it sits in your hand with all the necessary controls in all the right places. Its a joy to hold and feels great. It records just over 2 hours of AVCHD video at […]

Australian PC World reviews the Sony HDR-TG1 and writes, “…Despite its impressive-sounding 1920×1080i resolution, the HDR-TG1’s small 1/5in CMOS sensor cannot hope to compete with Sony’s larger high-def handycams. Its low-light performance was particularly poor for a camcorder in this price range, exhibiting more noise than we are typically used to. This will […]

Webuser reviews the Pure Digital Flip Ultra and writes, “Making videos can be great fun. This falls short of the quality you’ll want if you’re videoing your wedding but for a party or magic moments with the kids, it’ll give you a moving snapshot to treasure. While nearly all mobile phones record videos, […]

Wired reviews the Sony HDR-SR12 and writes, “Beyond excellent video capture, the SR12 cracks off some of the best stills that we’ve seen from a camcorder. Shooting at five resolutions, which tops out at 10.2-megapixels, it’ll shoot stills and video simultaneously at 7.6-megapixels…

Steve’s Digicams reviews the DXG-595V and writes, “The still image quality is ok, I would use it in a pinch but it will not replace my Canon S2IS that is for sure. This camera has very few manual settings though the auto mode seems to work ok. White balance outside works […]

NetWorkWorld reviews the JVC Everio GZ-HD5 and writes, “JVC’s Everio GZ-HD5 is a digital camcorder that uses three charge-coupled devices (CCDs) to record high-definition video to its built-in 60GB hard drive. The quality of the video captured on the GZ-HD5 was decent (though we’ve seen better), and the quirky methods necessary to transfer the […]