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  • Hitachi DZ-BD10HA

    Hitachi DZ-BD10HA

    The Hitachi DZ-BD10HA is the most hybrid of hybrid camcorders and still manages good video and photo quality. But it's also slow and expensive.

  • Flip Video MinoHD (black)

    Flip Video MinoHD (black)

    While it has its flaws and is a bit expensive, the ultrasimple Flip Video MinoHD produces impressive video for a camcorder of its size.

  • JVC Everio GZ-MG730 (30GB, black)

    JVC Everio GZ-MG730 (30GB, black)

    The JVC Everio GZ-MG730 produces acceptable standard-def video and good photos in bright light, but considering its price tag, it's ultimately disappointing.

  • JVC Everio GZ-MS100 (silver)

    JVC Everio GZ-MS100 (silver)

    The JVC Everio GZ-MS100 is an average budget SD-card-based camcorder that's more attractive for its small design and relatively average video quality than its unique interface and one-touch uploads to YouTube.

  • JVC Everio GZ-MS100 (red)

    JVC Everio GZ-MS100 (red)

    The JVC Everio GZ-MS100 is an average budget SD-card-based camcorder that's more attractive for its small design and relatively average video quality than its unique interface and one-touch uploads to YouTube.

  • JVC Everio GZ-MS100 (silver, PAL)

    JVC Everio GZ-MS100 (silver, PAL)

    The JVC Everio GZ-MS100 is an average budget SD-card-based camcorder that's more attractive for its small design and relatively average video quality than its unique interface and one-touch uploads to YouTube.

  • Panasonic SDR-SW20 (Red)

    Panasonic SDR-SW20 (Red)

    The Panasonic SDR-SW20's only saving grace is its water-, shock-, and dust-proof body (and even those have limitations). Otherwise, there's no reason to buy this pocket camcorder.

  • Panasonic SDR-SW20 (Silver)

    Panasonic SDR-SW20 (Silver)

    The Panasonic SDR-SW20's only saving grace is its water-, shock-, and dust-proof body (and even those have limitations). Otherwise, there's no reason to buy this pocket camcorder.

  • Canon Vixia HG20

    Canon Vixia HG20

    Like its cousin, the flash-based HF11, Canon's Vixia HG20 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.

  • Sony Handycam DCR-SR85

    Sony Handycam DCR-SR85

    If you don't want to, need to, or simply can't shell out a couple hundred dollars more for an HD camcorder, the Sony Handycam DCR-SR85 delivers decent SD video and copious recording time.

  • Canon Vixia HF11

    Canon Vixia HF11

    Like its sibling the HF10, Canon's flash-based Vixia HF11 delivers excellent HD video quality and performance in a tiny package. However, the HF11 delivers a bit more value for its lower price.

  • Sony Handycam DCR-SR45

    Sony Handycam DCR-SR45

    The Sony Handycam DCR-SR45 has a good design and reasonable feature set for its price, but the video quality doesn't measure up to the rest of the package.

  • Kodak Zi6 (pink)

    Kodak Zi6 (pink)

    While bigger than most of its competitors and high priced for a mini camcorder, the Kodak Zi6's attractive design and decent video quality adequately compensate for some usability drawbacks.

  • Kodak Zi6 (black)

    Kodak Zi6 (black)

    While bigger than most of its competitors and high priced for a mini camcorder, the Kodak Zi6's attractive design and decent video quality adequately compensate for some usability drawbacks.

  • JVC Everio GZ-MG330 (30GB, silver)

    JVC Everio GZ-MG330 (30GB, silver)

    The near-identical models of the JVC Everio GZ-MG300 series--the MG330, MG335, MG360 and MG365--are budget-priced, hard-drive-based camcorders that are nice enough, but produce typical low-budget video.

  • JVC Everio GZ-MG330 (30GB, blue)

    JVC Everio GZ-MG330 (30GB, blue)

    The near-identical models of the JVC Everio GZ-MG300 series--the MG330, MG335, MG360 and MG365--are budget-priced, hard-drive-based camcorders that are nice enough, but produce typical low-budget video.

  • JVC Everio GZ-MG330 (30GB, red)

    JVC Everio GZ-MG330 (30GB, red)

    The near-identical models of the JVC Everio GZ-MG300 series--the MG330, MG335, MG360 and MG365--are budget-priced, hard-drive-based camcorders that are nice enough, but produce typical low-budget video.

  • JVC Everio GZ-MG335 (silver)

    JVC Everio GZ-MG335 (silver)

    The near-identical models of the JVC Everio GZ-MG300 series--the MG330, MG335, MG360 and MG365--are budget-priced, hard-drive-based camcorders that are nice enough, but produce typical low-budget video.

  • JVC Everio GZ-MG360

    JVC Everio GZ-MG360

    The near-identical models of the JVC Everio GZ-MG300 series--the MG330, MG335, MG360 and MG365--are budget-priced, hard-drive-based camcorders that are nice enough, but produce typical low-budget video.

  • JVC Everio GZ-MG365

    JVC Everio GZ-MG365

    The near-identical models of the JVC Everio GZ-MG300 series--the MG330, MG335, MG360 and MG365--are budget-priced, hard-drive-based camcorders that are nice enough, but produce typical low-budget video.

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