October Digital Camcorder Reviews Archives

Sanyo Xacti HD1010 Review at Macworld

Macworld reviews the Sanyo Xacti HD1010 and writes, “The Sanyo Xacti HD1010 is a charming little device. Its HD video comes close to the quality produced by full-sized consumer HD camcorders, and its still photos are good enough to replace a no-frills point-and-shoot digital still camera.

Sony DCR-SR85 Review at CNET Australia

CNET Australia reviews the Sony DCR-SR85 and writes, “Overall, the Sony Handycam DCR-SR85 is a good camcorder. Its 60GB of storage means you can more than likely take it on a vacation without worrying about running out of space. Plus you can save video and stills to Memory Stick Pro Duo cards up […]

Sony HDR-TG1 Review at Camcorderinfo

Camcorderinfo reviews the Sony HDR-TG1 and writes, “Video performance aside, the most important thing to consider with the HDR-TG1 is its shape and size. If you like the way it looks and feels in your hand, or if you’re just downright frustrated with hand straps and traditional camcorders, the HDR-TG1 may be just […]

Pure Digital Flip Ultra Review at Switched

Switched reviews the Pure Digital Flip Ultra and writes, “The Flip Video digital camcorder has become one of the most popular camcorders on the market — it’s been the best-selling camcorder on Amazon for months. Because the Flip’s cross-platform (it works on Macs and PCs) editing software is built right onto the camcorder […]

Pure Digital Flip Mino Review at Telegraph

Telegragh reviews the Pure digital Flip Mino and writes, “One of the Flip’s major selling points is the fact its an ‘integrated’ gadget: the USB stick to transfer your video clips onto a computer is built into the Mino, and flips out at the touch of a button (hence the name)…

DXG 567V Review at Switched

Switched reviews the DXG 567V and writes, “Interface and build quality complaints aside, we found the image quality just wasn’t that good. The colors were consistently off, our footage was full of noise, and we were rarely able to get a good, clear shot. Finally, the display on the back of the camcorder […]

Panasonic HDC-SD100 Review at Camcorderinfo

Camcorderinfo reviews the Panasonic HDC-SD100 and writes, “Once upon a time, Panasonic ruled the roost when it came to videophiles and consumer camcorder afficianados. With camcorders list last generation’s HDC-SD9 (Review, Specs, Recent News, $519.94), Panasonic started lopping off features in an effort to attain ultimate portability. We’re relieved to see that Panasonic […]

RCA Small Wonder EZ205 Review at PC Mag

PC Mag reviews the RCA Small Wonder EZ205 and writes, “Perhaps the biggest appeal of the RCA Small Wonder EZ205 is its price, which undercuts the popular Pure Digital Mino by $80. For the same price, though, the Creative Vado has this camcorder beat on a number of points, including size, display, and […]

Samsung SC-MX20 Review at CrunchGear

CrunchGear reviews the Samsung SC-MX20 and writes, “It strips down some features that may not be necessary in the first place – high definition video, still photos, etc. – but adds something that most less expensive flash camcorders don’t have: an optical zoom. A big optical zoom, too, at 34x. That, coupled with long […]

Canon Vixia HV30 Review at Techradar

Techradar reviews the Canon Vixia HV30 and writes, “We preferred the picture quality from this HV30 (MiniDV tape) compared to the Sony HDR-S11 (hard drive) camcorder we reviewed last month…If you want a very good camcorder, then we recommend the Canon HV30.

Panasonic SDR-SW20 Review at CNET

CNET reviews the Panasonic SDR-SW20 and writes, “The concept for the Panasonic SDR-SW20 is sound: a small, lightweight flash-based camcorder that can withstand weather, water, dust, and drops.

RCA Small Wonder EZ205 Review at Switched

Switched reviews the RCA Small Wonder EZ205 and writes, “In most respects, this camera performed reliably and was easy to use. Our only (minor) complaint would be that the proprietary software that comes with the Small Wonder is lacking in some of the niftier photo-ediitng features (namely, special effects), but that’s why you’d […]

JVC Everio GZ-HD40 Review at Digital Trends

Digital Trends reviews the JVC Everio GZ-HD40 and writes, “The GZ-HD40 and its smaller sibling, the HD30, are weird ducks. They take quality video but I don’t understand the need for two types of HD recording.

Canon VIXIA HG20 Review at Camcorderinfo

Camcorderinfo reviews the Canon VIXIA HG20 and writes, “The HG20’s performance is what brings us around again to a favorable opinion. The video is so sharp, and the colors so vivid that nothing has beat Canon in side-by-side comparisons for nearly two years. We’ll readily admit that the Sony HDR-SR12 (Review, Specs, $897.00) […]

Canon VIXIA HG20 Review at Trusted Reviews

Trusted Reviews has a review of the Canon VIXIA HG20 and writes, “Yet again, Canon has proven that it currently bestrides the camcorder market like a colossus. The HG20 is another strong contender. We wish it had a lens ring like the latest flagship models from Panasonic, and a regular-sized accessory shoe. But […]

JVC GZ-MG730 Everio Review at Trusted Reviews

Trusted Reviews has a review of the JVC GZ-MG730 Everio and writes, “The JVC Everio GZ-MG730 is an unusual camcorder. Its photography abilities are well beyond what most other models offer. In today’s market, however, a camcorder costing over £400 that doesn’t shoot HD makes little sense. Canon’s HF100 can be had for […]

Canon VIXIA HG21 Review at Digital Trends

Digital Trends reviews the Canon VIXIA HG21 and writes, “The Canon Vixia HG21 is an excellent camcorder that delivers superior video quality and decent stills. I can easily recommend it and you really can’t go wrong with this home video maker…That said the HG21 records excellent video in almost lighting conditions.

Kodak Zi6 Review at Pocket-lint

Pocket-lint reviews the Kodak Zi6 and writes, “There are distinct advantages to having separate batteries and a removable memory card. You can plug the card straight into your PC or perhaps even your TV and if you are doing a lot of filming, you can easily switch to a different card. Ditto the […]

Sanyo Xacti E2

The Sanyo Xacti E2 offers the following features:
* records full 640×480 resolution video at 60 fields-per-second to memory card
* takes high-resolution 8-megapixel digital still images
* share videos on the Web, camera incorporates AVC/H.264 video compression
* record up to a total of 8 hours of full motion video on an 8 GB memory […]

Sony HDR-FX1000

The Sony HDR-FX1000 offers the following features:
* 24p progressive scan mode
* CinemaTone Gamma and CinemaTone Color
* 1/3-inch ClearVid CMOS image sensors with Exmor derived technology

DXG 567V

The DXG 567V offers the following features:
* Digital video image resolution up to 1280 x 720 at 30fps
* 2x digital zoom
* Records full motion HD video, H.264 and MOV file formats
* Unique retractable USB 2.0 connector for instant Internet upload
Check price and availability of the DXG 567V camcorder at Amazon. Looking for a […]

JVC GZ-HD30 Camcorder

The JVC GZ-HD30 Camcorder offers the following features:
* AVCHD/MPEG-2 dual-format camcorder
* 1920 x 1080 Full HD recording in both formats
* records to an 80 GB internal Hard Disk Drive (HDD)
* hybrid storage option with microSD card

Sony HDR-CX12 Review at Camcorderinfo

Camcorderinfo reviews the Sony HDR-CX12 and writes, “Overall, the performance alone is a good reason to give the Sony HDR-CX12 our approval. It’s a strong camcorder. However, the competition is particularly strong in the category of high definition, solid state camcorders. The Canon HF11 (Review, Specs, Recent News, $1299.00) has more powerful manual […]

Canon Vixia HF10 Review at CNET Australia

CNET Australia reviews the Canon Vixia HF10 and writes, “Though the HF10 incorporates a smaller, 7.9mm 3.3-megapixel CMOS sensor than the HV30 and the CX7, the video still looks quite good: properly exposed, nicely saturated, and sharp. As expected, in low light the video displays more noise and a somewhat compressed tonal range,

JVC Everio GZ-HD5 Review at MacWorld

MacWorld 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 […]

Panasonic HDC-HS100 Review at Trusted Reviews

Trusted Reviews has a review of the Panasonic HDC-HS100 and writes, “In pure technical terms, the HDC-SD100 is more of an achievement than the HDC-HS100, considering how much it packs into such a small chassis. But the HS100’s 60GB hard disk is likely to have wider appeal, considering it only comes at a […]

Sony HDR-CX12 Review at CNET Australia

CNET Australia reviews the Sony HDR-CX12 and writes, “Our biggest bugbear with the CX7 was its limited storage capacity. Out of the box that camera was supplied with a 4GB Memory Stick that was good for 30 minutes of top quality footage, which, if you’re straying far from home, is but a drop […]

Aiptek DV Z300 Review at IT Reviews

IT reviews has a review of the Aiptek DV Z300 and writes, “The Z300HD-V has been well designed to be easy to use and offer a reasonable range of control. What you miss on this camera - which is around half the price of solid-state camcorders from big names like Panasonic - is […]

Creative Vado Review at Camcorderinfo

Camcorderinfo reviews the Creative Vado and writes, “In the case of the Creative Vado (MSRP $99.99), most consumers are probably trying to choose between it and its nearer competitors, like the Flip series from Pure Digital, the RCA Small Wonder, and the new Kodak Zi6. Of those listed, the Vado is certainly the […]

Panasonic HDC-SD100 Review at Trusted Reviews

Trusted Reviews has a review of the Panasonic HDC-SD100 and writes, “In previous camcorder eras, Panasonic has excelled at providing models with comprehensive features for the enthusiast. Its NV-GS400 was the last great ‘prosumer’ DV model. Until the HDC-SD100 arrived, no manufacturer had combined AVCHD with quite that level of professional features. Canon’s […]

Canon FS100 Review at Techradar

Techradar reviews the Canon FS100 and writes, “Canon has gone for the cheap and cheerful approach with its FS100, which is a standard-de?nition camcorder…It’s also the cheapest in the range and lacks internal memory, forcing you to shoot straight to SD card. The look and feel is solid yet lightweight, although the silver […]

Creative Vado Review at Good Gear Guide

Good Gear Guide reviews the Creative Vado and writes, “Anyone who has used a camera phone before will be at home with the Vado — simply point the device at your subject and press record. There are no fiddly controls to master, with the simplistic directional pad doubling as a 2x digital zoom. […]

JVC Everio GZ-HD40 Review at Trusted Reviews

Trusted Reviews has a review of the JVC GZ-HD40 and reviews and writes, “The Everio GZ-HD40 is a very strong entry, and on pure quality and features really puts JVC on par with Canon and Sony, with a few niggles such as the lack of a lens ring. However, its price is a […]

Pure Digital Flip Mino Review at Macworld

Macworld reviews the Pure Digital Flip Mino and writes, “My greatest desire is that you’ve read this far rather than looked at the mouse rating and thought, “Huh, not such a terrific camcorder after all.” Because although the video quality produced by the Flip Mino is anything but pristine, this affordable and useful […]

Sony HDR-CX12 Review at Good Gear Guide

Good Gear Guide reviews the Sony HDR-CX12 and writes, “Featuring a redesigned CMOS sensor with a gross pixel count of 5560k, a camera control dial for added manual precision, Sony’s new Smile Shutter technology for instant fuss-free photos and a 10.2-megapixel stills mode, it is one of the more consumer-friendly camcorders on the […]

Canon HG10 Review at SimplyDV

SimplyDV reviews the Canon HG10 and writes, “The AVCHD system might entail heavy compression, but the results from the CMOS imaging device are stunning; colour, contrast and resolution are excellent and the cam doesn’t suffer from low-noise artefacts in the way that its major competitors do. Not only is the HG10 a joy […]

JVC Everio GZ-HD10 Review at Trusted Reviews

Trusted Reviews has a review of the JVC Everio GZ-HD10 and writes, “Although the use of a CMOS sensor in the Everio GZ-HD10 brings JVC in line with Sony and Canon, its small size makes this a rather middle-of-the-road model. Thanks to the small CMOS, low light performance isn’t so competitive, yet its […]

Kodak Zi6 Review at CNET

CNET reviews the Kodak Zi6 and writes, “Like many inexpensive competitors, the Kodak Zi6 is technically an HD camcorder the way a tomato is technically a fruit: it meets the definition, but doesn’t deliver the experience. True, the Zi6 records video in 1,280×720-pixel resolution at both 30 frames per second and 60fps–720p resolution–