JVC Everio GZ-MG670 Camcorder Review

JVC GZ-MG670 versus JVC GZ-MG330
• Slightly increased resolution on the sensor produced slightly sharper video • Most of the same features in manual controls, playback, etc. • Increased hard drive capacity (80 GB), but the higher capacity models only come in one color (black), while the 60 GB GZ-MG630 comes in silver, blue, and red • Some improvements in processing have resulted in better overall performance
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The JVC GZ-MG670 is a worthy successor to the MG330. The biggest improvement is the increased sensor resolution, which helped produce improved video performance, especially with regard to sharpness and noise. There are three models in the G series this year: the GZ-MG680 (120GB), the GZ-MG670 (80GB), and the GZ-MG630 (60GB). The top two models are only available in black, but have two minor features: HD upconversion and an AV input. The MG630 is really the spiritual successor to the MG330, since the capacity is the same and it comes in multiple colors.

	Comparison Specs
	JVC GZ-MG670	JVC GZ-MG330
Price	$479	$449
Primary Recording Media	80 GB internal hard drive	30 GB internal hard drive
Secondary Media	MicroSD card	MicroSD card
Image Sensor	1/6-inch CCD	1/6-inch CCD
Gross Pixel Count	800,000	680,000
Mic Input	No	No
LCD/Viewfinder	2.7-inch LCD	2.7-inch LCD
Weight	350g (including battery)	360g (including battery)
Dimensions	53 x 68 x 113mm (2.13 x 2.69 x 4.5 inches)	54mm x 68mm x 119mm  (2.19 x 2.69 x 4.69)
HD	No, but has HD upconversion	No
Optical Zoom	35x	35x
Frame Rates	60i	60i
Image Stabilization	Yes, digital	Yes, digital

Despite the similarities on paper, the MG670 does have improved processing that makes for superior video quality in most shooting conditions.

Low Light Noise Score Comparisons

* Scores for these models were recalculated using the new 2009-2010 rubric.