Camcorderinfo reviews the Kodak Zi6 and writes, “The Kodak Zi6 ($179 MSRP) is a decent camcorder. If you want something extremely small and cheap, but you insist on HD, you can buy it with confidence…Overall, the once or twice a year shooter who just wants a camcorder in their pocket on vacation will [...]

CNET reviews the Sony DCR-SR85 and writes, “The Sony Handycam DCR-SR85 overall is a good camcorder. The 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 [...]

Switched Reviews the Kodak Zi6 and writes, “Size is a minor complaint, though, and we’re impressed with the image quality, large and crisp 2.4-inch screen and easy-to-use interface. After testing out the camcorder for a couple weeks, we recommend it as an excellent alternative to the much-hyped Flip, especially if you’re looking for [...]

PC World reviews the JVC GZ-HD30 and writes, “As with previous Everio units, we found the menu to be a tad complicated and unwieldy, though this is to be expected from a camcorder equipped with so many shooting functions.

Gizmodo reviews the Kodak Zi6 and writes, “Despite all the good stuff, there are a few shortcomings with the Zi6. Most importantly, when switching between infinite and macro focus, or from low-light to full-light, the camera takes a while to refocus. Quick panning was similarly out of focus, and looked jagged at times. [...]

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.

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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)…

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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.

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.

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 [...]

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.

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) [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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.

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 [...]

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 [...]

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, [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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. [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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– [...]

CNET UK previews 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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

Wired reviews the JVC Everio-MS100 and writes, “While it’s nicely appointed, you’ve got to bridle at a couple things. First, there’s no optical image stabilization. Without it, you’ve got to have a steady hand or most of your footage is going look like a glitchy glob, particularly at the far end of the [...]