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David Elrich - Camcorder Reviewer

Hi, I’m David Elrich and I do many of the camcorder reviews at DigitalTrends.com. As a long-time CE journalist, I’ve seen camcorders morph from shoulder-mounted monstrosities to tiny models that capture full HD 3D video. Although digital cameras and smartphones can grab acceptable video clips, nothing beats a full-featured camcorder for videos you’ll wMore...

Hi, I’m David Elrich and I do many of the camcorder reviews at DigitalTrends.com. As a long-time CE journalist, I’ve seen camcorders morph from shoulder-mounted monstrosities to tiny models that capture full HD 3D video. Although digital cameras and smartphones can grab acceptable video clips, nothing beats a full-featured camcorder for videos you’ll want to preserve for years and show off to friends and family on a big-screen HDTV. Use the checkboxes below to help narrow your search.

Whether you’re looking for standard definition, full HD or an affordable pocket camcorder, our camcorder buying guide will help simplify your decision.

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    Samsung HMX-W300

    • Inexpensive
    • Small and easy to hold
    • Poor to average image q...

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    Samsung HMX-QF20

    • Wireless sharing and backup
    • Still image quality is poor
    • Surprisingly feels too ...

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    JVC GC-PX10

    • Excellent video
    • Difficulty focusing in ...
    • Noisy in low light as well

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    JVC HD Everio GZ-HM860

    • Full HD video (1080/60p)
    • 10.6-megapixel BSI CMOS...
    • Expensive

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    Olympus LS-20M

    • Lightweight, slim design
    • Uninteresting in-screen UI
    • Awkward camera positioning

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    Sony Bloggie 3D MHS-FS3

    • Compact, lightweight, s...
    • 3D/2D stills and video
    • Poor 3D quality

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    Sony Bloggie Touch

    • Responsive, bright touc...
    • Simple, easy to learn a...
    • No SD card slot

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    Sony HDR-CX130

    • 30x wide-angle lens
    • Excellent AVCHD videos
    • Poor 3.3MP photos

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    Kodak Playfull Ze1

    • Compact, stylish design
    • Best-in-class image sta...
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    JVC Everio GS-TD1

    • Records high-quality Fu...
    • 3.5-inch auto-stereosco...
    • Expensive

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    Canon Vixia HF M40

    • Quality Full HD video
    • 16GB onboard flash
    • Inferior 2MP still quality

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    Panasonic HDC-SDT750

    • Valiant attempt for 3D ...
    • 12x optical zoom rangin...
    • 3D lens limits camcorde...

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    Flip UltraHD (Third Generation)

    • Gyro-based anti-jitter
    • 60 fps smoothes out footage
    • Less natural color, les...

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    JVC HD Everio GZ-HM1

    • Outstanding video quality
    • Expensive, definitely n...
    • LCD screen should be la...

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    Sony Bloggie MHS-PM5K

    • Shoots full 1080p video...
    • Swiveling lens provides...
    • Subpar video quality

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    Cisco Flip SlideHD

    • Large 3-inch screen for...
    • Bulkier and heavier tha...
    • Touch controls complica...

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