The Canon FS 300 Flash Memory Camcorder is part of the FS series that will lead the company’s Standard Definition (SD) camcorders for 2010. The FS series will include the SD top-line camcorder the Canon FS31. These camcorders will replace 2009’s FS 21, 20 and 200 camcorders. These camcorders will feature a compact and elegant design with superb video recording quality courtesy of Canon’s DIGIC DV II Image Processing system.

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 following camcorders in our comparison are versatile devices that cater to both beginners and intermediate users alike. For a start, these are all High Definition (HD) camcorders. With high definition capability very accessible in low-priced camcorders, we can’t expect anything less for a camcorder in the $500 – $1000 price range. We will examine and rate each camcorder based on Value (what the camcorder has to offer), Quality (video performance in different environments), Ease of Use (user-friendliness), Control (manual options) and Overall performance. I gave a maximum score of five to each of the categories mentioned.

While professional camcorders don’t come cheap, there are many camcorders that can cater to the everyday user with the versatility of shooting in different environments.  The major camcorder companies have dropped the prices of basic camcorders enough to make them accessible to ordinary, everyday, common home video makers.  We will examine and rate each camcorder based on Value (what the camcorder has to offer), Quality (video performance in different environments), Ease of Use (user-friendliness), Control (manual options) and Overall performance.  A maximum score of five is given to each of …

Sony DCR-DVD 205 records video directly to 8cm DVDs. These discs are small and are easy to use and share. After recording, you can pop out the finished product from the camcorder and insert it to any DVD player or transfer them to your computer. Make sure that your DVD player can play the different DVD format.

The Samsung SC-MX20 is an upgrade of the SC-MX10 model. Price range for this model is at $200 – $350. Like its predecessor the SC-MX10, it is also equipped with a single 1/6 inch CCD sensor with a great 34X zoom lens. Ideal for beginners with its properly streamlines menus that are strategically grouped together, intuitive manual controls and a swivel grip that is fun to use are all great qualities for this camcorder. However, this camcorder performs below par where it matters – taking videos.

The Sony DCR-SR65 came out in 2008 with Sony’s bid to produce camcorders that are more compact. The DCR-SR65 launched together with the other Sony hard disk based camcorders, the DCR-SR45, DCR-SR85 and the DCR-SR220. The DCR-SR65 measures 3in X 4.4in X 3in (HxDxW) and weighs about 14.1 oz.

The Sony DCR-SR42 is Sony’s entry level Hard Disk Drive (HDD) camcorder released last March of 2007. A 1/6 inch Advanced HAD CCD imaging sensor capable of recording videos in MPEG2 format powers this standard definition camcorder. Like many Sony camcorders, the DCR-SR42 has three video quality settings with its high quality setting (recording at 9Mbps), medium quality (recording at 6Mbps) and low quality (recording at 3Mbps).

The Panasonic SDR-H60 Camcorder is a full featured camcorder that packs many elements for a very competitive price. This camcorder is Panasonic’s number one single-chip, standard definition hard drive camcorder. Its 60GB hard drive provides enough space for recording 14hrs of high quality videos and 54hrs of low quality videos. If that is not enough, you can continue recording in MPEG 2 format thru an SD or SDHC memory card that you can place in its built-in memory slot.

The Sony DCR-SX60 palm-sized camcorder offers easy touch screen navigation, great auto mode and a highly developed videography structure. Its simple, well-organized design has a nice layout with easy-to-navigate buttons. The DCR-SX60’s Easy Mode makes basic recording simple, even for users new to the Sony architecture.

Sony released their DCR-SR45 in 2008, together with three other standard definition camcorders (DCR-SR65, DCR-SR85 and the DCR-SR220). Their small sizes and the capability of recording to its internal hard disk drive or an option to record to a Memory Stick Duo PRO inserted in its built-in memory slot characterized them all. The DCR-SR45 measures about 3in x 4.4in x 3in (WxDxH) and weighs only 12.3 oz.

If you’re always on the go, ready to shoot those once-in-a-lifetime moments, then the Panasonic SDR-S7 is good for you. Although larger than a cell phone, it is small enough to slip in your pocket or bag for you to take everywhere you go. You can grip it and it sits easily in the palm of the hand; anyone who lays eyes on it always immediately remarks about its size.

The Panasonic AG-DVX100BP is the first camcorder to offer a 24 frames-per-second feature. It’s the first consumer camcorder to produce a film look. This is a very good B roll cam or independent film cam. People might think that you shoot the videos using a film camera.

One of the best features of the Canon FS200 Flash Memory Camcorder w/37x Optical Zoom is its ultra light weight. This Flash Memory Camcorder weighs only 7.9 ounces and measures 2.2 inches wide, 2.3 inches high, and 4.8 inches deep. It has a quick response time because it doesn’t have to wait for moving parts before it starts recording. The other positive about it is the lower power consumption so that the battery lasts longer. It is more shock resistant than other systems. It also reduces the chances of data …