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CNET Reviews - Top Rated Digital Camcorders

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1 Panasonic AG-HVX200
With its AG-HVX200, Panasonic raises the bar again, bringing us professional HD versatility and quality at a lower price than ever.
2 Canon XH G1
Canon's XH A1 and XH G1 are excellent camcorders for entry-level professionals and independent filmmakers, with hard-to-beat prices for what they offer.
3 Canon XH A1
Canon's XH A1 and XH G1 are excellent camcorders for entry-level professionals and independent filmmakers, with hard-to-beat prices for what they offer.
4 Panasonic AG-DVX100A
If you're looking for a MiniDV camera for pro-level videography with a film-like look, this 24P model is a top contender.
5 Panasonic AG-DVX100B
Panasonic has listened. The third incarnation of the AG-DVX100 offers unrivalled bang for the buck in a prosumer standard-definition MiniDV camera.
6 Panasonic AG-DVX100
This professional 24P camera in compact dress raises the bar for its semipro price class.
7 Sony HDR-FX1
Though it lacks some audio flexibility and isn't recommended for 24fps shooting, the HDR-FX1 provides advanced consumers with professional-level video controls and entry-level pros with an affordable starting camcorder.
8 Kodak Zi8 Pocket Video Camera (black)
With the Zi8, Kodak finally surpasses Flip Video's video quality and feature set.
9 Kodak Zi8 Pocket Video Camera (raspberry)
With the Zi8, Kodak finally surpasses Flip Video's video quality and feature set.
10 Kodak Zi8 Pocket Video Camera (aqua blue)
With the Zi8, Kodak finally surpasses Flip Video's video quality and feature set.
11 Panasonic AG-DVC30
A compact model with a wealth of features for its price, the Panasonic AG-DVC30 offers one of the best values in a three-chip MiniDV camera.
12 Sony DCR-PC330
This top-of-the-line, full-featured camcorder produces excellent video and takes decent digital stills.
13 Optura 40 Digital Video Camcorder
If the Optura 30 is good, the Optura 40 is better, thanks to its video light. But if you don't find yourself shooting in a lot of low-light situations, it may not be worth the cash.
14 Panasonic PV-GS400
The Panasonic PV-GS400 offers outstanding value in a camcorder for the discriminating consumer.
15 Panasonic PV-GS250
A bargain for a three-chip camera, the Panasonic PV-GS250 is a great choice for an amateur with serious aspirations or just a discerning eye.
16 Sony Handycam HDR-SR1
The Sony Handycam HDR-SR1's combination of hard disk capacity, easy adapatability, great design, and a broad feature set make it the consumer HD model to beat for 2006.
17 Sony Handycam HDR-FX7
The Sony Handycam HDR-FX7 is an excellent high-definition camcorder from a video perspective, but it's less satisfying if you're an audio control freak.
18 Sony Handycam HDR-HC7
A great HD camcorder for deep-pocketed leisure shooters, as long as you like the Sony Handycam HDR-HC7's touch screen interface.
19 Sony Handycam HDR-CX7
As the flash-memory-based equivalent of the HDR-SR7, the Sony Handycam HDR-CX7 serves up the same pleasing performance and quality as its hard-drive cousin.
20 Sony Handycam HDR-SR7
The hard-drive-based analog of the HDR-HC7, the Sony Handycam HDR-SR7 finally delivers a cutting-edge HD video experience, complete with great video and compatibility frustrations.
21 Sony Handycam HDR-SR7E
The hard-drive-based analog of the HDR-HC7, the Sony Handycam HDR-SR7 finally delivers a cutting-edge HD video experience, complete with great video and compatibility frustrations.
22 Sony Handycam HDR-SR12
Sony's Handycam HDR-SR11 and SR12 60GB hard-drive-based AVCHD camcorders deliver top notch performance and image quality.
23 Sony Handycam HDR-SR11
Sony's Handycam HDR-SR11 and SR12 60GB hard-drive-based AVCHD camcorders deliver top notch performance and image quality.
24 Canon Vixia HF100
One of a pair of Canon's first flash-based camcorders, the Canon Vixia HF100, delivers excellent HD video quality and performance in a tiny package.
25 Canon Vixia HF10
Canon's first flash-based camcorder, the Canon Vixia HF10, delivers excellent HD video quality and performance in a tiny package.