The Canon VIXIA HF M300 is one of Canon’s flagships for the entry-level camcorder category for 2010. This High Definition (HD) camcorder doesn’t have an internal flash or hard disk drive but instead records directly to an SD/SDHC memory card. This light weight, compact and sleek camcorder effectively combines quality with portability. The Canon HF M series includes the HF M 31 and HF M30 that features a 32 and eight GB internal flash drive respectively.

The Canon FS31 is the top-line camcorder for the FS series that will lead the company’s entry-level Standard Definition (SD) camcorders for 2010. This camcorder looks sleek and elegant in its silver package. The series includes the Canon FS300 camcorder. This Dual Flash memory camcorder offers user-friendly features and stunning video capability at a competitive price. It runs on Canon’s DIGIC DV II Image Processor.

The Canon VIXIA HF S20 is one of the main camcorders on the Canon’s line up for 2010. This High Definition camcorder runs on a1/2.6-inch CMOS imaging sensor with a resolution of 8.59 megapixels and records in AVCHD format. This camcorder captures videos with an effective resolution of 3264 x 1840 pixels or 6.01 megapixels. Still photos are 3264 x 1840 pixels or 6.01 megapixels for a 16:9 photo and 3264 x 2456 pixels or 8.02 megapixels for a 4:3 photo.

The Canon VIXIA HF M30 High Definition (HD) camcorder is one of Canon’s flagship entry-level camcorders for 2010. This camcorder features an eight GB internal flash drive and an SD card memory slot for additional memory capacity. Upgraded features include a Touch & Track feature, a new touch screen LCD and improved imaging technology for excellent video results.

The Canon VIXIA HF R10 is an entry-level camcorder that offers ease of use, convenience and superior auto mode in a competitive package. This camcorder has an internal flash drive for its recording media and an SD/SDHC card slot for memory expansion. Powered by Canon’s DIGIC DV III imager and great features like Canon’s Relay Recording, Smart Auto, Face Detection Technology and many more, this camcorder will ensure excellent video quality even in a point and shoot application.

The Canon VIXIA HF R11 High Definition camcorder combines quality, convenience and ease of use in a compact body and a competitive price. This camcorder is part of the VIXIA HF R series that leads Canon’s entry-level camcorders for 2010. Powered by Canon’s DIGIC imaging technology this camcorder promises to produce superior video quality even when used by casual shooters. It also has Canon’s great features like Smart Auto, Relay Recording, and more.

The Canon VIXIA HF M31 camcorder is a High Definition (HD) camcorder that will lead Canon’s midrange camcorder series for 2010. The HF M31 is an upgrade of the Canon HF 20 and features a 32 GB internal flash drive, a built-in SD memory card slot, a new touch screen LCD and a menu redesign. The series includes the Canon HF M31 and the Canon HF M300 camcorders.

The Canon VIXIA HF S21 is one of the latest camcorder in the HF S series from Canon that includes the HF S20 and the HF S200. The HF S21 is an upgrade to the HF S11 and leads the Canon’s flash camcorder series. It features an improved touch screen LCD, 64 GB of internal flash memory and two SD/SDHC memory slots.

The VPC-WH1 Camcorder can be submerged in the water up to a depth of 10 feet; this is what makes Sanyo’s VPC-WH1 HD camcorder special. The other camcorder that Sanyo had made waterproof was the VPC CA9, which could be submerged under water up to a depth of 5 feet. CA9 is an upright pistol grip camcorder, whereas WH1 has a more traditional design. Before WH1, Panasonic’s SDR-SW20 and SW21were the only models that gave industrial-strength waterproofing to consumer camcorders; however, Sanyo goes a step ahead by not only shooting …

Sanyo’s VPC TH1 is an extremely compact camcorder that has a horizontal design. It is so compact that it can comfortably fit in your hand and can actually be compared to an iPhone! It is a nice change from the other Sanyo Xactis that are all pistol-grip vertical designs. The TH1 has a more conventional look that makes it stand out from its other siblings and makes it more like its competitors. It is similar to Panasonic’s HDC-SD9 in shape and size, but slightly lighter and smaller. It is available …

Sanyo Xacti is a high definition camcorder with 10x optical zoom. One of its most exciting aspects is its vertical design and small size. Designed to fit in a jacket pocket, it is very portable. It renders good results for a camcorder of its size. It weighs around 9.9 ounces (with the battery and SD card). It has a pistol-like-grip, designed for simple, one-hand operation with the thumb. This makes it comfortable to hold the camcorder for long periods.
One of its exceptional features is its video quality. On the front …

It’s hard to imagine a better Father’s Day gift for dad than preserving family memories with a cool new gadget. A new high definition video camera is the perfect complement to the HDTV and Blu-ray player that mysteriously showed up in the living room last year. This year’s digital camcorders offer ultimate portability, full high definition recording (1080p), face tracking, and automatic smile detection. Choosing the best camcorder can be difficult, and June 21st is just around the corner, so to simplify your decision here are 5 of the best camcorders for dads.

The Panasonic HDC-HS9 is a very compact High Definition camcorder. The HDC-HS9 qualifies as a Hybrid camcorder because it can record on both an internal hard disk and removable flash memory cards. While this hybrid model does overcome some of the drawbacks of hard drive camcorders, the hard disk still adds to the size and cost of the device. The HDC-HS9 is roughly $300 more than the equivalent HDC-SD9 which could easily buy two 32GB SDHC cards. One of the better features of this camcorder is its high quality picture and sound. It allows you to set the camcorder at a Digital Cinema mode and shoot in the progressive 1080/25p format (25 frames per second). The Progressive scanning captures pictures that have film-like quality. The colors are vivid and the pictures are clear and crisp.

The Sony HDR-CX12 High Definition Memory Stick PRO Duo Handycam Camcorder is a great innovation over its predecessor Sony HDR-CX7. Built with class and style, the HDR-CX12 from Sony boasts of high-end CMOS sensor (1/3-inch), and up to 16Mbps bit rate, which is better than the Sony HDR-CX7, but still lower than the 24Mbs on Canon’s HF S10 and HF S100. It has 12X Optical Zoom / 150X Digital Zoom which is more powerful than other Sony Camcorders, but about average for it’s class.

The Sanyo VPC – FH1 HD 1080p Flash Memory Camcorder is another state of the art video camera that brings a new meaning to video recording. Running on a full HD mode of 60fps (frames per second); this compact camcorder captures smooth motion and clearer videos. With Sanyo’s proprietary CMOS technology, the Sanyo VPC – FH1 HD 1080p records at full 60 frames per seconds, having the ability to capture bigger frame rates, producing clearer and better images.  The VPC- FH1 also features 16x Advanced Optical Zoom for video which …