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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Panasonic HDC-SD700

The Panasonic HDC-Sd700 is everything that a high-def camcorder should be. It provides a wealth of advanced features for experienced videographers, while remaining very user-friendly for beginners. Without question, it is one of the best HD camcorders in its price range.

  • Review Date:
  • Reviewer:
  • Manufacturer:
  • 14th April, 2010
  • Chris Jager
  • Panasonic
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  • Price:
  • 4.75
  • $ 1,499.00
  • Pros:
  • Superb 1080p HD video performance, 14.2-megapixel still image mode, lots of high-end features for videophiles (including external audio and a manual focus ring)
  • Cons:
  • A bit bulkier than competing flash memory-based camcorders, no inbuilt memory

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