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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.JVC GZ-HM200 Comparison
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18.Panasonic HDC-TM10 Comparison
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19.Samsung HMX-H106 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-HM340
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Panasonic HDC-TM10 ComparisonJVC GZ-HM200 Comparison
Even though it came out last year, the JVC GZ-HM200 is really not much different than the GZ-HM340. Despite the fact that the camcorders have different CMOS sensors, the two models performed similarly in our testing. The GZ-HM340 came out on top in low light, while the GZ-HM200 had better still image performance and stronger color accuracy in bright light. It’s somewhat tough to pick a winner between these two when it comes to performance.
The GZ-HM200 does have a few more manual controls than the GZ-HM340, although it is missing features like Time Lapse Record and Auto Record that are both available on the HM340. One of the few concrete advantages of the GZ-HM340 is the fact that it contains 16GB of internal flash memory compared to none on the HM200. The GZ-HM200 does have two SD/SDHC card slots, however, and it has the same seamless recording function that is featured on the GZ-HM340.
The design of these two models is nearly identical, with the HM340 being a tad smaller and roughly 50g lighter than the HM200. If you’re shopping based on price, you probably won’t notice much of a difference either—the GZ-HM200 lists around $60 more than the GZ-HM340, but you can probably find an HM200 on the cheap if you shop around.
Overall, we’d probably have to give the GZ-HM200 the advantage here. It was, after all, our pick for best mid-range camcorder last year. We simply didn’t feel JVC made any significant improvements with the GZ-HM340 for it to warrant higher praise than the GZ-HM200. Is the GZ-HM340 still a good entry-level or mid-range model? Sure, but we like the GZ-HM200 a little more.
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