Excellent sharpness and motion
Good set of manual controls
Plenty of features
Low light results improved but still weak
Introduction
The GZ-HM400 ($999 MSRP) is the larger, more sophisticated cousin model to the JVC GZ-X900. While both camcorders have similar imaging specifications, the GZ-HM400 is packed with extra controls, 32GB of internal memory, and a splendid adjustment dial that puts JVC’s Laser Touch system to shame.
Unfortunately, the GZ-HM400 suffered from the same low light difficulties that plagued the GZ-X900, although it did represent a significant improvement in that category.
Update: The Everio GZ-HM400 was ultimately selected as our runner-up for Best Value of 2009. To see why we selected it and read about our other 2009 awards, check out the 2009 CamcorderInfo.com Select Awards.
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Design
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Performance
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Usability
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Features
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Sample Videos
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JVC GZ-X900 Comparison
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Panasonic HDC-TM300 Comparison
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Canon HF S11 Comparison
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Conclusion
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Photo Gallery
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Specs & Ratings
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Part 12
Comments
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