JVC Everio GZ-MG255 Review

Reviews of the JVC Everio GZ-MG255

6.4

CNET Review

May 21, 2007

The Good: Decent video quality; compact, easy-to-tote-around design; hard drive is convenient for both playback and editing.

The Bad: No viewfinder; terrible for low-light shooting.

The Bottom Line: This compact camcorder offers decent video quality in adequate lighting, plus it offers the convenience of a hard drive.

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8.8

alaTest.com

By alaTest | December 2, 2008

Review Summary: Experts rate this product 67/100 and users 83/100. Comparing these reviews to 69236 other Camcorders reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 88/100 = Very Good.

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No Rating

reviewed.com

By Michael Perlman | November 30, 2007

Review Summary: In a family of quaint, charming HDD munchkins, the JVC GZ-MG255 is in a tight spot. Most point-and-shooters will spring for the entry-level GZ-MG130. Advanced shooters will opt for the GZ-MG555 or Panasonic SDR-H200. The GZ-MG255 is in existence for one r

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5.1

camcorderinfo.com

By Michael Perlman | August 16, 2007

Review Summary: The JVC GZ-MG255 has some inherent contradictions that make it difficult to recommend for a wide audience. On many levels, it's a point-and-shoot camcorder. Yet it lacks the most fundamental strength that a point-and-shoot must posses: great auto control.

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8.0

digitaltrends.com

Review Summary: Just keep on shooting! Nothing to load, nothing to eject, nothing to finalize. Everio is designed to eliminate your worries. Just keep on shooting, because the built-in large capacity hard drive...

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Manufacturer: JVC

Part number: GZ-MG255

General

Product Type Camcorder
Digital Zoom 200 x
Optical Sensor Size 1/3.9 in
Optical Sensor Type CCD
Min Illumination 1 lux
Digital Video Format MPEG-2
Image Stabilizer Electronic
Shooting Modes Digital photo mode
Shooting Programs Twilight mode, Spotlight, Portrait mode, Sports mode, Snow
White Balance Custom, Automatic, Presets
White Balance Presets Halogen, Fine, Cloudy
Exposure Modes Aperture-priority, Automatic, Program, Shutter-priority
Camera Flash Built-in flash
Flash Modes Auto mode
Widescreen Video Capture Yes

Main Features

Camcorder Sensor Resolution 2.2 megapixels
Camcorder Effective Video Resolution 2 megapixels
Camcorder Effective Still Resolution 1.5 megapixels
Color Support Color
Light Sensitivity ISO 200, ISO 100
Still Image Format JPEG
Remote Control Camcorder remote control - Infrared
TV Tuner None

Memory / Storage

Supported Flash Memory MultiMediaCard, SD Memory Card
Floppy Drive None
Digital Storage Media Hard disk drive - Built-in - 30 GB
Image Storage JPEG 1632 x 1224
Media Type Hard disk drive

Lens System

Type Zoom lens - 3.8 mm - 38 mm - F/1.2-2.0
Focal Length 3.8 mm - 38 mm
Lens Aperture F/1.2-2.0
Optical Zoom 10 x
Lens system type Zoom lens
Min focal length 3.8 mm
Max focal length 38 mm
Auto Focus TTL contrast detection
Features Aspherical lens
Filter Size 30.5 mm
Focus Adjustment Automatic, Manual
Zoom Adjustment Motorized drive

Additional Features

Self Timer Yes
Self Timer Delay 10 sec, 2 sec
Low Lux / Night Mode Yes
Digital Still Camera Function Yes
Additional Features Digital noise reduction, USB 2.0 compatibility, Direct print, Backlight compensation, DPOF support, Auto power save, PictBridge support
Remote control Camcorder remote control - Infrared
Software Drivers & Utilities

Display

Type LCD display - TFT active matrix - 2.7 in - Color

Digital Player (Recorder)

Type None

Microphone

Type Microphone - Built-in

Connections

Connector Type 1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire/i.LINK), 1 x Docking station, 1 x S-Video output, 1 x DC power input, 1 x Composite video/audio output, 1 x USB
Expansion Slot(s) 1 x SD Memory Card