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CNET Reviews - Most Recent Digital Camcorders

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1 JVC Picsio GC-FM1 (black)
The JVC GC-FM1's impractical design and poor software hobble an otherwise competent mini camcorder competitor.
2 JVC Picsio GC-FM1 (blue)
The JVC GC-FM1's impractical design and poor software hobble an otherwise competent mini camcorder competitor.
3 JVC Picsio GC-FM1 (purple)
The JVC GC-FM1's impractical design and poor software hobble an otherwise competent mini camcorder competitor.
4 Flip Video MinoHD (second generation, black)
Still one of the nicest models available, the second-generation Flip MinoHD offers a slightly improved design, double the memory, and an HDMI output for the same price that the original MinoHD used to cost.
5 Flip Video MinoHD (second generation, silver)
Still one of the nicest models available, the second-generation Flip MinoHD offers a slightly improved design, double the memory, and an HDMI output for the same price that the original MinoHD used to cost.
6 Sony DCR-DVD650
The Sony Handycam DCR-DVD650 offers an all-in-one, on-the-go way to capture standard-def video and burn it to a DVD, but hard-disk-drive and flash-memory models are otherwise a better option.
7 Canon Vixia HF S11
An excellent flash-based prosumer HD camcorder, the Canon Vixia HF S11 has the advantage of an excellent image stabilizer but it disappointingly lacks an eye-level viewfinder.
8 X-Driven DRS-1100 Drive Recorder
The X-Driven DRS-1100 performs its basic task of recording potential accidents well, but a number of small problems with the included viewer software hamper its usability.
9 VholdR ContourHD wearable camcorder
While not as rugged as its competition, the ContourHD features video quality and user-friendliness that is far better than any other helmet cam that we've tested.
10 Sony Handycam DCR-SX41 (silver)
If internal flash memory, zoom range, and a touch-screen LCD are on your list of needs before video quality, check out the Sony Handycam DCR-SX41.
11 Sony Handycam DCR-SX41 (red)
If internal flash memory, zoom range, and a touch-screen LCD are on your list of needs before video quality, check out the Sony Handycam DCR-SX41.
12 Sony Handycam DCR-SX41 (blue)
If internal flash memory, zoom range, and a touch-screen LCD are on your list of needs before video quality, check out the Sony Handycam DCR-SX41.
13 Canon Vixia HG21
Like its cousin, the flash-based HF11, Canon's Vixia HG21 delivers excellent HD video quality and performance albeit in a slightly larger, heavier package. However, you do get more storage space and a lower price.
14 Samsung HMX-H106
An interesting design doesn't offset the so-so video quality and performance, especially for the higher priced HMX-H106, H105, and H104. If you're set on this series, though, the no-memory-included Samsung HMX-H100 is probably the best deal of the bunch.
15 Samsung HMX-H105
An interesting design doesn't offset the so-so video quality and performance, especially for the higher priced HMX-H106, H105, and H104. If you're set on this series, though, the no-memory-included Samsung HMX-H100 is probably the best deal of the bunch.
16 Samsung HMX-H104
An interesting design doesn't offset the so-so video quality and performance, especially for the higher priced HMX-H106, H105, and H104. If you're set on this series, though, the no-memory-included Samsung HMX-H100 is probably the best deal of the bunch.
17 Samsung HMX-H100
An interesting design doesn't offset the so-so video quality and performance, especially for the higher priced HMX-H106, H105, and H104. If you're set on this series, though, the no-memory-included Samsung HMX-H100 is probably the best deal of the bunch.
18 Samsung SMX-F34 camcorder (blue)
The Samsung SMX-F34 is a serviceable inexpensive standard-definition camcorder, but the money goes more to storage and the megazoom lens than to video quality.
19 Samsung SMX-F34 camcorder (silver)
The Samsung SMX-F34 is a serviceable inexpensive standard-definition camcorder, but the money goes more to storage and the megazoom lens than to video quality.
20 Samsung SMX-F34 camcorder (black)
The Samsung SMX-F34 is a serviceable inexpensive standard-definition camcorder, but the money goes more to storage and the megazoom lens than to video quality.
21 Samsung SMX-F34 (red)
The Samsung SMX-F34 is a serviceable inexpensive standard-definition camcorder, but the money goes more to storage and the megazoom lens than to video quality.
22 Oregon Scientific ATC5K Waterproof Action Camera
The ATC5K Action Camera has a few new features that make it easy to pick up and start using; however, it falls flat when it comes to video and photo quality.
23 Oregon Scientific ATC3K Waterproof Action Camera
The ATC3K Action Camera is rugged enough to take the knocks of extreme sports; however, it falls flat when it comes to video and photo quality.
24 Kodak Zi8 Pocket Video Camera (black)
With the Zi8, Kodak finally surpasses Flip Video's video quality and feature set.
25 Kodak Zi8 Pocket Video Camera (raspberry)
With the Zi8, Kodak finally surpasses Flip Video's video quality and feature set.