Best pocket camcorders
- — 07 October, 2010 16:14
The pocket camcorder market has exploded in recent years, with popular models like the Flip Mino and Vado HD helping to usher in a new era of video. Perfect for bloggers and casual shooters, these pocket camcorders offer an affordable, ultra-portable alternative to a traditional video camera. Some of the following products also come from leading camcorder manufacturers, including Sony and Panasonic. All of the pocket camcorders featured on this list record video in high-definition.
To read our full, in-depth review, click on the model name of each camcorder.
5 / 10
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Toshiba Camileo S20
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Panasonic HM-TA1
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Creative Vado HD
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Cisco Flip MinoHD (2nd generation)
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Kodak ZI8 HD
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Memorex MyVideo HD
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Sony HDR-TG5
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Cisco SlideHD
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Sony Webbie HD MHS-PM1
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Medion Life E47000
The full-featured Zi8 captures the best HD pocket-camcorder footage we've seen, plus it has shooting options galore. Tere are some interface and key usability issues and digital zoom often get in the way.
- Review Date:
- Reviewer:
- Manufacturer:
- 16th Sept., 2009
- Tim Moynihan
- Kodak
- Rating:
- Price:
- $ 179.00
- Pros:
- Sharp 1080p video and shooting options, can use earbuds as external mic
- Cons:
- Controls are slow to respond, buggy, jumpy 4x digital zoom
