Find The Right Digital Camcorders

Sony Handycam HDR-XR520V

Though the geotagging capability is more of a novelty than killer a app in this product, and the interface could use a complete overhaul, the Sony Handycam HDR-XR500V and HDR-X520V's top-notch video quality, performance, and consumer-friendly feature set distinguish them--though consumers might justifiably want a lower price. Since 14 hours is plenty of recording time, especially if supplemented with flash media, the XR500V is the better deal of the two.

Specs: Camcorder, Exmor R CMOS, 12 x, Flash card, Hard disk drive, 18 oz

Sony Handycam HDR-XR500V

Though the geotagging capability is more of a novelty than killer a app in this product, and the interface could use a complete overhaul, the Sony Handycam HDR-XR500V and HDR-X520V's top-notch video quality, performance, and consumer-friendly feature set distinguish them--though consumers might justifiably want a lower price. Since 14 hours is plenty of recording time, especially if supplemented with flash media, the XR500V is the better deal of the two.

Specs: Camcorder, Exmor R CMOS, 12 x, Flash card, Hard disk drive, 18 oz

Canon FS200 (red)

Though its video isn't perfect, the Canon FS200 is one of the better standard-definition consumer camcorders available.

Specs: Camcorder, CCD, 37 x, Flash card, 7.9 oz

Canon FS200 (silver)

Though its video isn't perfect, the Canon FS200 is one of the better standard-definition consumer camcorders available.

Specs: Camcorder, CCD, 37 x, Flash card, 7.9 oz

Canon FS200 (blue)

Though its video isn't perfect, the Canon FS200 is one of the better standard-definition consumer camcorders available.

Specs: Camcorder, CCD, 37 x, Flash card, 7.9 oz

Panasonic SDR-H80 (blue)

The Panasonic SDR-H80 has the zoom power of a telescope and a lot of storage in a compact body, but the video results are not nearly as thrilling.

Specs: Camcorder, CCD, 70 x, Flash card, Hard disk drive, 10.6 oz

Panasonic SDR-H80 (red)

The Panasonic SDR-H80 has the zoom power of a telescope and a lot of storage in a compact body, but the video results are not nearly as thrilling.

Specs: Camcorder, CCD, 70 x, Flash card, Hard disk drive, 10.6 oz

Panasonic SDR-H80 (black)

The Panasonic SDR-H80 has the zoom power of a telescope and a lot of storage in a compact body, but the video results are not nearly as thrilling.

Specs: Camcorder, CCD, 70 x, Flash card, Hard disk drive, 10.6 oz

Panasonic SDR-H80 (silver)

The Panasonic SDR-H80 has the zoom power of a telescope and a lot of storage in a compact body, but the video results are not nearly as thrilling.

Specs: Camcorder, CCD, 70 x, Flash card, Hard disk drive, 10.6 oz

JVC Everio GZ-MS120 (red)

The JVC Everio GZ-MS120 is a nice little flash-memory-based standard-definition camcorder.

Specs: Camcorder, CCD, 35 x, Flash card, 8.5 oz

JVC Everio GZ-MS120 (black)

The JVC Everio GZ-MS120 is a nice little flash-memory-based standard-definition camcorder.

Specs: Camcorder, CCD, 35 x, Flash card, 8.5 oz

JVC Everio GZ-MS120 (blue)

The JVC Everio GZ-MS120 is a nice little flash-memory-based standard-definition camcorder.

Specs: Camcorder, CCD, 35 x, Flash card, 8.5 oz

Panasonic HDC-HS300

A very good prosumer HD camcorder, the Panasonic HDC-HS300 still isn't as good a deal as the similarly featured but flash-based TM300 and has the same annoying touch-screen interface.

Specs: Camcorder, 3CMOS, 12 x, Flash card, Hard disk drive, 16.2 oz

Panasonic HDC-TM300 (Black)

A very good prosumer HD camcorder, the Panasonic HDC-TM300 nevertheless has an annoying touch-screen interface.

Specs: Camcorder, CMOS, 12 x, Flash card, 13.6 oz

Panasonic HDC-HS250

A very good prosumer HD camcorder, the Panasonic HDC-HS250 is the best deal of its product line, but has the same annoying touch-screen interface.

Specs: Camcorder, 3MOS, 12 x, Flash card, Hard disk drive, 930.3 lbs

Sony Handycam DCR-SR47 (blue)

If storage amount, zoom range, and easy operation are on your list of needs before video quality, check out the Sony Handycam DCR-SR47.

Specs: Camcorder, Advanced HAD CCD, 60 x, Hard disk drive, 10.6 oz

Sony Handycam DCR-SR47 (red)

If storage amount, zoom range, and easy operation are on your list of needs before video quality, check out the Sony Handycam DCR-SR47.

Specs: Camcorder, Advanced HAD CCD, 60 x, Hard disk drive, 10.6 oz

Sony Handycam DCR-SR47 (silver)

If storage amount, zoom range, and easy operation are on your list of needs before video quality, check out the Sony Handycam DCR-SR47.

Specs: Camcorder, Advanced HAD CCD, 60 x, Flash card, Hard disk drive, 10.6 oz

Flip UltraHD (black)

The Flip Video UltraHD may not be the sexiest mini camcorder out there, but it offers a respectable feature set and some of the best video we've seen from this type of cheap, YouTube-friendly camcorder.

Flip UltraHD (white)

The Flip Video UltraHD may not be the sexiest mini camcorder out there, but it offers a respectable feature set and some of the best video we've seen from this type of cheap, YouTube-friendly camcorder.