JVC Everio GZ-MS100 Camcorder Review

by Michael Perlman
Published on May 27, 2008 2:07 PM

 
Intro Performance
Format Auto / Manual Controls
Still Features Handling and Use
Audio / Playback / Connectivity Other Features
Conclusion & Comparisons Photo Gallery
Specs and Ratings
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Core Specs
Year 2008
Low Price 317.89
Format Flash Memory
Class Consumer
High Definition
Imager and Processing
Sensor Size (in.) 1/6
Sensor Count 1
Gross Pixel Count Video 680000.00
Gross Pixel Count Still 680000.00
Effective Pixel Count Video 0.00
Effective Pixel Count Still 0.00
Progressive Scan (output)
Still Pixel Shifting 0
Still Resolution Dimensions Maximum 640 x 480
Lens
Optical Zoom 35.00
Digital Zoom 800.00
Filter Diameter (mm) 30.50
Focal Distance Minimum (mm) 2.20
Focal Distance Maximum (mm) 77.00
35mm Focal Distance Minimum (mm) 0.00
35mm Focal Distance Maximum (mm) 0.00
F-stop Minimum 1.80
F-stop Maximum 4.00
Minimum Lux (reported) 0.00
Image Stabilization DIS
Manual/Automatic Contols
Manual Focus Type Laser Touch Panel
Manual Exposure
Manual Exposure Steps 20
Manual Aperture
Manual Aperture Max (f/) 0.00
Manual Aperture Min (f/) 0.00
Manual Shutter Speed
Manual Shutter Speed Steps 11
Minimum Shutter Speed 1/4
Maximum Shutter Speed 4000
White Balance Modes Manual, Fine, Cloud, Halogen
Manual Gain
Manual Gain Steps 0
Manual Audio Modes
Audio Dubbing
Auto/Easy Mode
Ports
Firewire
USB
Composite (RCA) In
Composite (RCA) Out
S-Video In
S-Video Out
Component In
Component Out
HDMI
Microphone In
Headphone Out
XLR In
Control L
Body
Body Type Horizontal
Weight (gram) 270.00
Width (mm) 54.00
Height (mm) 68.00
Length (mm) 111.00
Body Color(s) Gunmetal
Accessory Shoe
Accessory Shoe Hot
LCD Size (in.) 2.70
LCD Resolution (Pixels) 0
Touch Screen
Hybrid (Non-Solarizing) LCD
Viewfinder
Viewfinder Resolution (Pixels) 0.00
Video Light
Flash
Still Media SD/SDHC Cards
Still Media Included None
Other
Included Battery BN-VF808U
Included Battery Life (min.) 149
Recording Quality Options Ultra Fine, Fine, Normal, Economy
Max Recording Time (min.) 14.00
Webcam
Included Remote Control
Ratings Weight
Video Performance 2.85 4
Video Resolution 3.66 1.5
Low Light Performance 5.60 4
Stabilization 8.90 1
Wide Angle 11.20 0.8
Compression 4.00 0.75
Media 6.00 1
Editing 6.00 0.6
Front 5.25 0.2
Back 4.00 0.25
Left 4.00 0.2
Right 4.50 0.3
Top 4.50 0.15
Automatic Controls 4.00 0.5
Overall Manual Controls 4.25 0.6
Zoom 6.00 0.75
Zoom Power/Ratio 35.00 0.5
Focus 3.00 0.7
Exposure and Aperture 5.50 0.65
Shutter Speed 6.15 0.6
White Balance 4.75 0.55
Gain 1.00 0.5
Other Manual Controls 2.00 0.5
Still Features 4.75 0.8
Still Performance 9.95 1.2
Still Resolution 2.70 1
Ease of Use 5.00 1
Handling 3.75 1.25
Menu 4.50 1
Portability 8.25 0.8
LCD and Viewfinder 3.00 0.6
Battery Life 14.90 1
Audio 3.00 1
Playback 4.75 0.3
Connectivity 4.00 0.8
Other Features 4.00 0.5
Value 4.50 1.25
Total185.83 
 



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