Camcorder News
November 04, 2004CamInfo Select: The Best Camcorders
We cover camcorders obsessively at CamcorderInfo.com. From they day they are introduced, to when they first hit shelves to when the prices get marked down and the camcorders go on clearance we're studying, testing, researching and analyzing all the models available. Each year around the holidays we take all the work we've done and give you our bottom line recommendations on which camcorders we like and which we don't like. This year, we've done full, hands on testing on about 50 different models, testing their performance, handling, manual control and all the options each one has to offer. While these aren't certainly the best camcorders for every person, these are the camcorders that fit the criteria which we have. We still recommend that you read multiple reviews of camcorders in your price range, and that you go play with any of these camcorders before making a buying decision. That being said, the following models all performed excellently for their price category, and we hope these recommendations can be a good starting point for your journey to pick the best camcorder for you.
Best Camcorder Under $400: JVC GR-D33
Read the 2004 CamInfo Select Article
Read the JVC GR-D33 Quick Review
Read the JVC GR-D33 Full Review
Best Camcorder Under $600: Panasonic PV-GS14
Read the 2004 CamInfo Select Article
Read the Panasonic PV-GS14 Quick Review
Read the Panasonic PV-GS14 Full Review
Best Camcorder Under $800: Panasonic PV-GS120
Read the 2004 CamInfo Select Article
Read the Panasonic PV-GS120 Full Review
Best Camcorder Under $1000: Panasonic PV-GS200
Read the 2004 CamInfo Select Article
Read the Panasonic PV-GS200 Full Review
Best Camcorder Under $1250: Sony DCR-PC350
Read the 2004 CamInfo Select Article
Read the Sony DCR-PC350 Full Review
Best DVD Camcorder: Hitachi DZ-MV580
Read the 2004 CamInfo Select Article
Read the Hitachi DZ-MV580 Full Review
Latest News
& Reviews
-
16-May-2012
Panasonic HC-V500M Camcorder Review
The Panasonic HC-V500M is a small, lightweight, budget camcorder that offers a lot for its $499 MSRP. Read More...
-
04-May-2012
Olympus OM-D E-M5 Digital Camera Reivew
Along with its retro design and weather-sealed body, the Olympus E-M5 features a robust movie mode that provides you with a variety of manual video controls and features. Read More...
Top Rated Camcorders
-
$1,499.991Canon Vixia HF G10
With the Vixia HF G10 ($1499 MSRP), Canon's latest flagship camcorder, the company decided to use a completely different image sensor with a smaller amount of pixels. If you check out the results from our performance testing, you'll quickly see the change paid off—particularly in low light situations. Read full 5-part review
$1,499.99 -
$1,099.002Panasonic HDC-TM900
The Panasonic HDC-TM900 is the successor to the lauded HDC-TM700, our pick for Camcorder of the Year in 2010. The TM900 offers the same fantastic video performance as its predecessor, particularly with its widely-praised 1080/60p mode, but Panasonic didn't improve on much else. Read full 5-part review
$1,099.00 -
$999.003Panasonic HC-X900M
The HC-X900M is the replacement for last year's HDC-TM900 flagship HD camcorder from Panasonic, but if you're looking for hot new features or exciting updates then you should prepare to be disappointed. Other than a few design alterations and some slight tweaks to the lens and sensor, the HC-X900 is identical to its predecessor. Read full 5-part review
$999.00 -
$599.994Canon Vixia HF M40
The Canon HF M40 is the latest mid-range camcorder from Canon. With the same risky new sensor, this impressive bargain has great low light performance and a plethora of manual controls. Read full 5-part review
$599.99 -
$1,499.005Sony Handycam HDR-TD10
The twin lens system featured prominently on the front of the Sony HDR-TD10 should tell you one thing: this is a camcorder that can record 3D video. Read full 5-part review
$1,499.00
Find the right camcorder for you.
