Top 5 Full HD camcorders

Our favourite HD camcorders from Sony, Canon and Panasonic

If you're in the market for a feature-packed, high-definition camcorder, you could do a lot worse than these models from Sony, Canon and Panasonic. Each camcorder on this list boasts Full HD video recording, a solid low-light performance and plenty of advanced manual options. Model-specific features include 240GB of inbuilt storage, a manual servo dial, GPS functionality and 3D recording. If you have the money to spend, these are the best consumer-level camcorders on the market.

To read our full, in-depth review, click on the model name of each camcorder.

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Sony HDR-XR550

The Sony HDR-XR550 is a feature-packed Full HD camcorder with plenty of advanced tools and features. Unfortunately, most consumers will find its price tag to be too steep.

  • Review Date:
  • Reviewer:
  • Manufacturer:
  • 7th June, 2010
  • Chris Jager
  • Sony
  • Rating:
  • Price:
  • 4.00
  • $ 2,199.00
  • Pros:
  • Stellar video performance, plenty of storage space for recordings, doesn't skimp on manual features
  • Cons:
  • Expensive, almost identical to the previous model

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