December Digital Camcorder Reviews Archives

JVC GZ-MG330 Everio Review at the Washingtonpost

The Washingtonpost reviews the JVC GZ-MG330 Everio and writes, “When it comes to packing in great video performance, high capacity, and ease of use, the JVC GZ-MG330 is a winner. The footage won’t look as good as what you get from a high def camcorder and it won’t be as easy to use [...]

Canon VIXIA HG20 Review at CNET

CNET reviews the Canon VIXIA HG20 and writes, “The Canon Vixia HG20 is an excellent HD camcorder that’s reasonably easy to operate out of the box and looks good, too. It’s almost identical to the company’s Vixia HF11, but rather than recording mainly to internal flash memory, it records to a hard drive. [...]

JVC Everio GZ-MS100 Review at CNET UK

CNET UK reviews the JVC Everio GZ-MS100 and writes, “The JVC Everio GZ-MS100 should satisfy a majority of budget-conscious users who want a small flash memory-card-based camcorder that’s simple and can upload videos easily to the Web.

Sony HDR-SR12 Review at PC World

PC World reviews the Sony HDR-SR12 and writes, “Though the Sony HDR-SR12 is a very good HD camcorder–earning second place on our comparison chart–it costs far more than HD camcorders that deliver similar quality and features.

JVC GZ-MG730 Everio Review at CNET UK

CNET UK reviews the JVC GZ-MG730 Everio and writes, “The JVC Everio GZ-MG730 disappoints primarily because it’s overpriced, though its quality fares well compared with standard-def models such as the SR85.

Panasonic HDC-HS9 Review at PC World

PC World reviews the Panasonic HDC-HS9 and writes, “Considering the string of top-notch video cameras that Panasonic developed over the past several years–including the HDC-SD1, the VDR-D310 and the SDR-H200–the HDC-HS9 rates as a disappointment.

Canon VIXIA HG21 Review at CNET UK

CNET UK reviews the Canon VIXIA HG21 and writes, “The Canon HG21 is an exceptional camcorder. We just wonder what the point of it is. With its giant hard drive, great-looking video and assorted high-end features, it’s worth the high price tag.

JVC Everio GZ-HD40 Review at PC World

PC World reviews the JVC Everio GZ-HD40 and writes, “The JVC GZ-HD40 isn’t a bad HD camcorder–in fact, it’s pretty good. People seeking a tapeless camcorder that they can use with a modest PC today and a more powerful computer in the future may find the GZ-HD40’s multiple recording formats compelling.

Panasonic HDC-HS100 Review at PC World

PC World reviews the Panasonic HDC-SD100 and writes, “If the images from Panasonic’s HDC-HS100 equaled the camcorder’s great handling and usability, this model would be a clear winner.

Sony HDR-SR12 Review at InfoSync

InfoSync reviews the Sony HDR-SR12 and writes, “For the most part, the Sony HDR-SR12 displays an exceptional image, but this depends on the shooting environment. In areas where the light is just right, the video quality looks like b-roll in a feature film.

Canon Vixia HF10 Review at PC Authority

PC Authority reviews the Canon Vixia HF10 and writes, “Despite the excellent quality, convenient 16GB internal flash storage and comfortable ergonomics, the HF10 can’t quite match our best camcorder on test this month.

Pure Digital Flip Mino Review at PC World

PC World reviews the Pure Digital Flip Mino and writes, “Given its size, the Flip MinoHD stands out with its good video quality, and it’s downright handy. Although the Flip MinoHD won’t suit everyone, if you’re like me and you enjoy keeping a camera on you at all times for whatever may come [...]

JVC GZ-MG330 Everio Review at PC Authority

PC Authority reviews the JVC GZ-MG330 Everio and writes, “Compared with the poor video test results of the CG9, the JVC represents a great leap in quality for a small jump in money, but unfortunately, spend $300 less and you get an increase in resolution from 720 x 576 to 1280 x 720 [...]

Panasonic HDC-SD100 Review at PC Pro

PC Pro reviews the Panasonic HDC-SD100 and writes, “…serious professionals will be most interested in this model, particularly as it all comes in a package weighing under 400g, thanks to the use of SDHC Flash memory. Feed in a 16GB card and you have two hours of storage even at the top 17Mbits/sec [...]

Panasonic HDC-HS9 Review at PC Authority

PC Authority reviews the Panasonic HDC-HS9 and writes, “The Panasonic took the top spot in our Labs this month by a clear margin, but it was a somewhat stealthy contender.

JVC Everio GZ-HD40 Review at PC Pro

PC Pro reviews the JVC Everio GZ-HD40 and writes, “…the Everio GZ-HD40 is more appropriate for those hoping to shoot great HD without much user intervention.

Sanyo Xacti VPC-CG9 Review at PC Authority

PC Authority reviews the Sanyo Xacti VPC-CG9 and writes, “Due to the poor footage quality, and the lack of internal storage, the CG9 is best suited to short bursts for the web.

Pure Digital Flip Mino Review at PC Pro

PC Pro reviews the Pure Digital Flip Mino and writes, “It’s an admirably straightforward camera to use and its reasonable quality makes it great for impromptu shooting, but there are some problems. The flip-out USB plug is awkward and won’t squeeze into a crowded panel of sockets, and the screen is a little [...]

Kodak Zi6 Review at Macworld

Macworld reviews the Kodak Zi6 and writes, “With the introduction of the Kodak Zi6, the pocket-sized camcorder market got a lot more interesting. At $180, it’s priced the same as the Flip Mino but is—with its potentially greater storage, removable battery, larger LCD, and HD capabilities—the better camera.

Canon VIXIA HG20 Review at IT Reviews

IT Reviews has a review of the Canon VIXIA HG20 and writes, “In virtually every way the HG20 is a significant improvement on its predecessor, the HG10, with larger storage capacity, higher zoom capability and superior quality HD recording at 24Mbps.

Pure Digital Flip Mino Review at Macworld

Macworld reviews the Pure Digital Flip Mino and writes, “The Flip MinoHD is a step ahead for the Flip family. Like its sibling, it’s easily packed into a pocket or purse, it holds enough video for its intended purpose, and the case-customization option is very slick and likely to appeal to the Mino’s [...]

Kodak Zi6 Review at IT Reviews

IT Reviews has a review of the Kodak Zi6 and writes, “Kodak’s Zi6 is hardly awe-inspiring but it’s a decent pocket solution that’s very easy to use, so would suit beginners and those who don’t place high demands on image quality.

JVC Everio GZ-MS100 Review at CNET Australia

CNET Australia reviews the JVC Everio GZ-MS100 and writes, “The JVC Everio GZ-MS100 should satisfy a majority of budget-conscious users who want a simple and small flash memory-card-based camcorder in a traditional horizontal chassis for getting videos up on the web.

Panasonic HDC-SD100 Review at Digital Trends

Digital Trends reviews the Panasonic HDC-SD100 and writes, “From my perspective Panasonic tossed a Hail Mary pass, hoping a new 3MOS system would resuscitate a camcorder line-up that is being left in the dust by the Big Three (Canon, JVC, Sony).

Canon VIXIA HG21 Review at InfoSync

InfoSync reviews the Canon VIXIA HG21 and writes, “With excellent joystick navigation, smooth menus and an image that rivals certain prosumer models, the Canon HG21 is certainly a worthwhile investment.

Canon VIXIA HF11 Review at CNET Australia

CNET Australia reviews the Canon VIXIA HF11 and writes, “The HF11 is a high definition flash memory-based camcorder, with support for SDHC cards. It ships with an 8GB card, but also features 32GB of on-board memory. That’s an upgrade from the HF10, which featured 16GB of on-board storage.

Pure Digital Flip Mino Review at CNET

CNET reviews the Pure Digital Flip Mino and writes, “In the end, the MinoHD marks another step forward for Flip Video and mini camcorders in general. The device isn’t without its drawbacks: a relatively high price tag, no memory expansion slot, and a short-lived, nonremovable battery.

Hitachi DZ-BD10HA

The Hitachi DZ-BD10HA offers the following features:
* 8 cm BD-RE/-R/DVD Drive
* 30GB HDD
* 7 Mega Pixel CMOS Image Sensor
* SDHC Video Recording
* 1-Touch Easy Dubbing
* Hitachi Exclusive High Resolution Image Processing LSI
* Transcoding
* Face Detection
* Optical Image Stabilization
* Photo Capture
* 1-Second Quick Start
* Built In “Interactive Guide”
* Disc Navigation
* Widescreen 2.7” LCD View [...]

Oregon Scientific ATC5K

The Oregon Scientific ATC5K offers the following features:
* Waterproof up to 3 Meters
* 32mB Internal Memory, expandable up to 4GB
* Built in SD drive
* Web Cam and Still Cam Capabilities