January Digital Camcorder Reviews Archives

Sanyo Xacti HD1010 Review at WashingtonPost

WashingtonPost reviews the Sanyo Xacti HD1010 and writes, “The Sanyo HD1010 requires some skill to capture a perfect image. Using the camcorder’s automatic controls won’t yield the best results.

JVC GZ-MG360 Everio Review at CNET

CNET reviews the JVC GZ-MG360 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.

Sony HDR-SR12 Review at PC Advisor

PC Advisor reviews the Sony HDR-SR12 and writes, “Although the Sony Handycam HDR-SR12 is a very good HD camcorder, it costs far more than HD camcorders that deliver similar quality and features.

Samsung SC-MX20 Review at Camcorderinfo

Camcorderinfo reviews the Samsung SC-MX20 and writes, “Unfortunately, The MX20 has poor color and plenty of noise and compression artifacting—certainly more than the competition. And it’s not much of a champ in low light either…

Pure Digital Flip Mino Review at Pocket-lint

Pocket-lint reviews the Pure Digital Flip Mino and writes, “We’re 6-months on from the Ultra and we are basically looking at the same thing. In the meantime the pocket camcorder world has become a much busier place and critically, we are now looking larger screens and HD quality recording, for a similar price… [...]

Pure Digital Flip Mino Review at Trusted Reviews

Trusted Reviews reviews the Pure Digital Flip Mino and writes, “It’s no surprise that the Mino is being marketed alongside the Ultra, rather than as its replacement. Where it gains on style and pocket friendliness, it loses in holiday practicality thanks to the use of a rechargeable battery. So which of the two [...]

Panasonic HDC-SD9 Review at CNET UK

CNET UK reviews the Panasonic HDC-SD9 and writes, “Though the Panasonic HDC-SD9 is a good little camcorder, we think you’ll probably be happier in the long run by spending a little more for the competing Sony Handycam HDR-CX7 or one of the aforementioned Canons, given the software issues, inconsistent performance and video quality.” [...]

DXG-566V Review at PC World

PC World reviews the DXG-566V and writes, “At 4.3 by 2.5 by 1.5 inches and 9 ounces (including battery), the DXG-566V is compact enough to carry anywhere. That, together with the low price, may make the DXG-566V a viable option for capturing sunny vacation scenes that you plan to share with friends over [...]

Panasonic HDC-HS100 Review at WashingtonPost

WashingtonPost reviews the Panasonic HDC-SD100 and writes, “There are other options if you want to stick with non-linear media (no tape), but don’t like the idea of having a huge hard drive inside your camcorder. The Panasonic HDC-SD100 is identical to the HDC-HS100, but records solely to SD/SDHC cards, reducing the overall size [...]

JVC GZ-MG365 Everio Review at CNET

CNET reviews the JVC GZ-MG365 and writes, “…the JVC GZ-MG330, MG335, MG360 and MG365 are still practical, and useful camcorders for entry-level users who want to have a compact model for capturing everyday and event video without having to worry about running out of tape.

Pure Digital Flip Mino Review at PC Advisor

PC Advisor reviews the Pure Digital Flip Mino and writes, “The Flip Mino is sleek, pocketable and easy to use. The video quality also excels.

RCA “Traveler” Small Wonder EZ210 Review at Camcorderinfo

Camcorderinfo reviews the RCA “Traveler” Small Wonder EZ210 and writes, “It comes down to whether the Traveler can live up to its namesake. Is it a camcorder that you would take when you travel?

Kodak Zi6 Review at Pocket-lint

Pocket-lint has a review of the Kodak Zi6 and writes, “The Zi6 delivers where the Flip and Vado flounder, giving you good quality video in a compact form. This is also our biggest criticism of the Zi6: HD video processing puts much greater demands on your PC and this is true of moving, [...]

Canon Vixia HF10 Review at PC World

PC World reviews the Canon Vixia HF10 and writes, “The Canon Vixia HF10 isn’t perfect, but its balance of benefits and shortcomings tilts heavily toward benefits, helping it to a third-place finish on our comparison chart. The Sony Handycam HDR-SR12 beats this model on image quality, but the Canon Vixia HF10 gives you [...]

Hitachi DZ-BD10HA Review at CNET

CNET reviews the Hitachi DZ-BD10HA and writes, “…unless you really like the convenience of the all-in-one design and don’t mind paying a premium for it, you might be better off with a flash- or hard-disk-based camcorder that docks to a DVD recorder if you really want PC-free DVD copies; that way you don’t [...]

Canon Vixia HV30 Review at PC World

PC World reviews the Canon Vixia HV30 and writes, “The mix of image quality, controls, frame-rate flexibility, and format compatibility makes the Canon HV30 camcorder a top choice–capturing first place on our comparison chart–for home movies and indie filmmaking.

Canon Vixia HF100 Camcorder Review at PC Advisor

PC Advisor reviews the Canon Vixia HF100 and writes, “We can’t argue with the Canon HF100E’s build quality or the resulting images and we like the bright LCD that makes it easier to see what you are shooting in bright outdoor conditions.

Sanyo Xacti HD1010 Review at Camcorderinfo

Camcorderinfo reviews the Sanyo Xacti HD1010 and writes, “While the HD1010 feels like a toy, it is truly a powerful piece of technology. Its video performance is outstanding for an ultra-compact camcorder and its manual control options are very impressive.

Canon VIXIA HG21 Review at Pocket-lint

Pocket-lint reviews the Canon VIXIA HG21 and writes, “The fact that it needs to be connected to a power source when transferring footage off the camcorder to the computer and that the mic is awful, so you’ll need to upgrade straight-away.

Sony DCR-SR45 Review at CNET UK

CNET UK Reviews the Sony DCR-SR45 and writes, “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.

Oregon Scientific ATC5K Review at Trusted Reviews

Trusted Reviews has a review of the Oregon Scientific ATC5K and writes, “Proper bullet cameras will cost you way more than one of these, so in that respect the ATC5K is something of a bargain. But even so, if Oregon Scientific had just improved the image quality slightly, and integrated a decent microphone, [...]

JVC GZ-MG330 Everio Review at CNET

CNET UK reviews the JVC GZ-MG330 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.

Canon FS100 Review at Camcorderinfo

Camcorderinfo reviews the Canon FS100 and writes, “The Canon FS100 isn’t the darling child we’ve come to expect from arguably the best high definition manufacturers out there. It’s cheap and light and fairly easy to use, but the video performance is nothing compared to its high definition cousins.

Pure Digital Flip Mino Review at CNET UK

CNET UK reviews the Pure Digital Flip Mino and writes, “In the end, despite a couple of small gripes, we came away feeling good about the Mino. The more compact design makes the device even more pocket-friendly than the Ultra and the addition of the rechargeable battery will save you money in the [...]

Canon FS100 Review at CNET

CNET reviews the Canon FS100 and writes, “There’s really no advantage to having the memory built in, except for the convenience of not having to make sure a card is fast enough.

Sony DCR-SR85 Review at Camcoderinfo

Camcorderinfo reviews the Sony DCR-SR85 and writes, “…if you want something traditional, that feels good in your hand and performs well, the SR85 is an excellent option. With so many manufacturers pushing for smaller camcorders, especially in the standard definition market, it’s almost refreshing to hold the Sony DCR-SR85 in your hand.

Canon FS10 Review at CNET UK

CNET UK reviews the Canon FS10 and writes, “There’s really no advantage to having the memory built in, except for the convenience of not having to make sure a card is fast enough.

Pure Digital Flip Mino Review at Camcorderinfo

Camcorderinfo reviews the Pure Digital Flip Mino and writes, “Unless YouTube starts hosting HD video soon, you’re probably better off with the standard definition Flip Mino.

Panasonic HDC-HS100 Review at CNET UK

CNET UK reviews the Panasonic HDC-SD100 and writes, “The Panasonic HDC-HS100 ticks just about every box for a camcorder. It’s compact but still grippable, while boasting a roomy hard drive.

JVC GZ-MG330 Everio Review at Camcorderinfo

Camcorderinfo reviews the JVC GZ-MG330 Everio and writes, “The Laser Touch operation, JVC’s new touch-sensitive controls, can be fun to use, even if it’s not the best interface for making manual picture adjustments…

Kodak Zi6 Review at Trusted Reviews

Trusted Reviews has a review of the Kodak Zi6 and writes, “The Kodak Zi6 does up the ante for video quality amongst YouTube-oriented camcorders, at least in the majority of lighting conditions. But the question is, if you’re aiming at YouTube, do you need HD anyway?..

JVC Everio GZ-MS100 Review at CNET

CNET 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 SDR-H60 Review at Camcorderinfo

Camcorderinfo reviews the Panasonic SDR-H60 and writes, “The Panasonic SDR-H60 ($499 MSRP) has enough winning features to make it a viable choice for some consumers, but is definitely not the best overall in its class. It’s hard not to be impressed with a 50x optical zoom and 60GB of capacity on a camcorder [...]

Canon VIXIA HG20 Review at CNET UK

CNET UK reviews the Canon VIXIA HG20 and writes, “An excellent choice for hard-disk-based HD recording, the HG20 gives the Sony HDR-SR11 a close run for its money and is a clear champion if you don’t like the Sony’s touchscreen interface.

JVC GZ-MG730 Everio Review at CNET

CNET 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 like the SR85.

Sony HDR-CX11 Review at PC Advisor

PC Advisor reviews the Sony HDR-CX11 and writes, “We were very impressed with the automated features such as face detection and the smile shutter as they ensured we ended up with consistently good results. The video picture quality is first-rate, too. A brighter LCD, an electronic viewfinder and some easier to use touchscreen [...]

Kodak Zi6 Review at CNET UK

CNET UK reviews the Kodak Zi6 and writes, “When you factor in that you have to buy an additional memory card, the added cost puts it up against a whole other class of products, such as the Aiptek Go-HD, which offer features like higher resolution stills and optical zoom rather than digital zoom. [...]

Canon VIXIA HF11 Review at Trusted Reviews

Trusted Reviews does a review the Canon VIXIA HF11 and writes, “…The greater data rate and extra memory are welcome, making a great camcorder even greater. However, the HF11 is currently priced at £800, where its direct predecessor can now be had for under £600, and its SDHC-only sibling the HF100 for closer [...]

Sony DCR-DVD810 Review at Camcorderinfo

Camcorderinfo reviews the Sony DCR-DVD810 and writes, “The tall design of the device isn’t very conducive for portability and the overall look of the DVD810 is unappealing and tired. Also, as with all Sony camcorders, the touchscreen system can be annoying and difficult for users who aren’t accustomed to the interface…

Sony DCR-SR85 Review at CNET UK

CNET UK reviews the Sony DCR-SR85 and writes, “Overall, the Sony Handycam DCR-SR85 is a good camcorder. The 60GB of storage means you can take it on holiday without worrying about running out of space. Plus, you can save video and stills to Memory Stick Pro Duo cards up to 8GB. The compact, [...]

Samsung SC-HMX20 Review at Trusted Reviews

Trusted Reviews has a review of the Samsung SC-HMX20 and writes, “The VP-HMX20 marks a sea change for Samsung. Whereas the majority of its previous models were firmly aimed at buyers on a budget, this one has image quality and features to vie with the best from the big household names in the [...]

Kodak Zi6 Review at Camcorderinfo

Camcorderinfo reviews the Kodak Zi6 and writes, “Overall, the once or twice a year shooter who just wants a camcorder in their pocket on vacation will probably find the Zi6 a fine choice. It’s also not a bad option for high school or younger filmmakers who can’t afford (or be trusted) with a [...]

JVC GZ-HD6 Review at PC Advisor

PC Advisor reviews the JVC GZ-HD6 and writes, “This is a good choice of camera if huge storage capacity is a big factor. The JVC Everio GZ-HD6EK produces good pictures and sound and has a comprehensive set of connection options including FireWire.

Canon FS10 Review at CNET

CNET reviews the Canon FS10 and writes, “In the continuum that runs from low-resolution, cheapo camcorders like the Creative Vado to high-quality, solid-state “prosumer” HD models like Canon’s own Vixia HF10, Canon’s line of SD-based camcorders–FS11, FS10, and FS100–falls exactly where you’d expect.