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Introduction
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01.Design
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02.Product Tour
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03.Performance
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04.Color Performance
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05.Low Light Performance
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06.Motion Performance
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07.Sharpness Performance
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08.Sample Videos
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09.Usability
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10.Ease of Use
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11.Handling
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12.Controls
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13.Features
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14.Recording Options
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15.Hardware
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16.Other Features
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17.Panasonic HDC-SD20 Comparison
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18.Canon HF20 Comparison
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19.JVC GZ-HM400 Comparison
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20.Conclusion
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21.Photo Gallery
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22.Specs & Ratings
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23.Comments
JVC GZ-HM200
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ConclusionJVC GZ-HM400 Comparison
The GZ-HM400 is one of JVC’s top-of-the-line camcorders for 2009. It beats out the GZ-HM200 in nearly every testing category (except color accuracy) and it is a much better camcorder overall. The GZ-HM400 has some handling quirks (as all JVCs seem to), particularly with its uncomfortably-shaped right-side design. The camcorder is quite large—it is a high-end model, after all—but it comes with 32GB of internal flash memory and a very large CMOS sensor.
The GZ-HM400 isn’t the best high-end camcorder on the market, but it is definitely in the discussion. It is a bit cheaper than the high-end models from Canon, Panasonic, and Sony, so we feel it is one of the better deals out there. It has more manual controls than the GZ-HM200, and it includes a control dial beneath it lens that can be used to precisely adjust things like focus, exposure, shutter speed, and aperture. The GZ-HM400 does still utilize JVC’s Laser Touch strip for navigating menu , but you don’t need to use the strip to make every adjustment like you do on the GZ-HM200 (that’s what the control dial is for).
Basically, the GZ-HM400 is a much better camcorder than the GZ-HM200 and is worth the extra cash. It does cost a lot more money, however, but we feel like the GZ-HM400 is a pretty good deal for what you get. Most high-end camcorders from other manufacturers sell for $100 – $300 more than the GZ-HM400.
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