or something a little more robust and which might use an SSD hard drive? Picture quality will also vary a lot depending on how much you are willing to spend. We have compiled a list of our favorite camcorders based on features and value. We encourage you to click through and read our full camcorder reviews including the user reviews, before opening your wallet and making a decision. Best of luck!
Features Touchscreen, 1080p Full HD Recording, 720p recording, 1080i recording Release Date 9/12/2012 Release Price $2699.99 Width 4.12" Height 5.62"
Pros: Lens interchangeability with E-mount and Alpha- mount lenses,
Depth-of-field control for cinematic…
Cons: Can get very expensive if you add additional lenses,
Too cumbersome for one-handed use, Some audio,
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Sony FDR-AX100
While the Sony FDR-AX100 is probably not going to be the first choice for professional shooters, they'd be foolish to rule it out, especially if they want to travel (relatively) light and still get great video.
Features Touchscreen, 1080p Full HD Recording, 4K Recording
Release Date 3/17/2014 Release Price $1999.99 Color Black Internal
Image Stabilization Yes
Pros: Incredible 4K video, High-quality still photos, Wi-Fi remote control, Excellent build quality…
Cons: Main control ring not as precise, Sun washes out LCD,
Complicated onscreen info, Touchscreen can be
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JVC Adixxion GC-XA2
If you’re in the market for a rugged camera for capturing all of your outdoor exploits, the JVC Adixxion GC-XA2 should be on your list of serious competitors.
Features 720p recording, 1080p Full HD recording, 1080i recording
Release Date 6/9/2013
Release Price $299.99
Width 2.9"
Height 2.1"
Pros: Good-quality HD video, Back-illuminated CMOS sensor,
improved lens, Rugged exterior, no casing…
Cons: Only one mount included, Best Handycam Deals Check the Price
Canon VIXIA HF M52
The M52 offers a nice balance between enhanced features, quality, and affordability
Features Touchscreen, 720p recording, 1080p Full HD recording
Release Date 1/8/2012
Release Price $699.99
Width 2.7"
Height 2.5"
Pros: High-quality 1080i HD, 1/3-inch CMOS sensor for better low-light,
better depth control, Easy-to-use…
Cons: JPEG resolution only 2MB, Menu interface has a learning curve,
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JVC HD Everio GZ-VX815
There are some slight blemishes, but the image quality and features of this highly compact camcorder more than make up for them.
Features 720p recording, 1080p Full HD recording, 1080i Recording
Release Date Unknown
Release Price $499.95
Camera Type Camcorder Width 1.41"
Pros: High-definition 1080/60p video recording, 12-megapixel JPEG still images, Compact, slim profile…
Cons: Short battery life, Menu navigation sometimes quirky,
Zoom control speed jumpy,Best Handycam Deals Check the Price
Sony Handycam HDR-PJ430V
Sony’s latest gen Handycam captures gorgeous HD video and JPEG stills, and it can also project your video for larger audiences right from the camera.
Features Touchscreen, 720p Recording, 1080p Full HD Recording, 1080i Recording Release Date 3/2013
Release Price $849.99
Camera Type Camcorder
Width 2.5"
Pros: Excellent high-definition video quality at 24p/60i/60p,
Great still image capture, Built-in…
Cons: Projected image is dim at larger sizes.,
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Drift HD Ghost The Drift HD
Ghost is an excellent quality, very complete POV camcorder – with a handy remote control to boot.
Features Rugged/Waterproof, 720p recording, 1080p Full HD recording,
1080i recording
Release Date 11/25/2012
Release Price $399.99
Camera Type Action Cam
Width 2.04"
Pros: Outstanding HD video quality up to 1080p,
Two-way remote control, Rotating 3-way field-of-view lens…
Cons: Quirky menu interface, MicroSDHC memory card: tricky to insert,
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GoPro Hero3 Black Edition
The GoPro Hero3 is a small camera that’s designed to shoot high-resolution videos and be easy to use, however, for users new to GoPro, it’s not exactly as simple as Felix Baumgartner jumping back to Earth.
Features Rugged/Waterproof, 720p recording, 1080p Full HD recording
Release Date 10/22/2012
Release Price $199.99
Width 1.2"
Height 2.3"
Pros: Small size, Crisp images in nearly all lighting conditions,
Durable waterproof case can survive…
Cons: Battery life is dismal, No off-camera battery charger,
Lots of small pieces that are easy to lose…
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Contour Roam2
For basic POV filming the ROAM2 passes the test, although there isn’t any standout feature to set it apart from the rapidly expanding choices for compact, mountable video cameras.
Features Rugged/Waterproof, 720p Recording, 1080p Full HD Recording
Release Date 10/21/2012
Release Price $199.99
Camera Type Action video
Width 1.37"
Pros: Simple and no-nonsense use, Rotating lens with laser leveling,
Solid construction, Automatic…
Cons: Settings must be changed while plugged into computer,
Lacks manual control, Included mounts are…
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JVC-GC-XA1
Overall, the JVC GC-XA1 is a rugged, lightweight, and good-quality HD POV camcorder. Like its namesake, you just might get addicted to using it.
Features Rugged/Waterproof, 1080p Full HD Video Recording, 720p Recording Release Date 7/12/2012
Release Price $299
Camera Type Action Cam
Width 2.93"
Pros: Good high-def video capture at 1080p, Easy menu navigation,
Built-in Wi-Fi, Uses standard SDHC…
Cons: Don’t use it to shoot still images, Short battery life
(about one hour per charge), Small 1.5-inch…
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