The Canon VIXIA HR R100 is part of Canon’s HF R camcorder series that offers portability and good quality video recording capability at an affordable price. This entry-level camcorder comes with Canon’s new features including a genuine Canon lens to render vivid images even for an entry-level camcorder.

The Canon VIXIA HF S200 is one of the three High Definition (HD) camcorders that will lead Canon’s prosumer camcorders for 2010. The HF S200 is a Flash Memory camcorder with two SD/SDHC memory card slots and packed with features and controls that will suffice the needs of many beginner and intermediate users alike. Its eight-megapixel resolution will deliver vivid images with crisp colors and details. Features like Touch and Track, a native 24p video recording mode and a 5.1 Channel Surround Sound capability will provide excellent videos in any environment or setting.

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 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.

Here are the best flash camcorders (below $200) that have comparable performance to real HD camcorders but will suit your budget perfectly.  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 goes to each of the categories mentioned.
The first on the list is the Sony Bloggie MHS-CM5, which records in 1920 x 1080 pixels HD and uses H.264-compressed MPEG-4.  It has a …

The following camcorders in our comparison are the best midrange prosumer camcorders in the market. With a price range of $1000-$2000, these camcorders are suited for beginner film enthusiasts and videographers alike. These are more than just your basic High Definition (HD) camcorders. These camcorders have great video quality combined with user-friendly functions and boosted manual options for video diversity. 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 goes to each of the categories mentioned.

The Sony MHS-PM1 is one of the most portable camcorders in the market.  It features very compact dimensions of 2.2in x 0.9in x 4.1in (W x D x H) and weighing only 120 grams.  It is a pocket-sized camcorder with several great features and offers high definition recording saved in its memory card media.
The Sony MHS-PM1 runs on a 1/2.5-inch imaging sensor with an effective resolution of 2.07 megapixels in video recording and 5.04 megapixels in still images.  The camcorder records digital videos in AVC/H.264 format.  The camcorder is capable …

Sony releases a quality and affordable high definition camcorder with the HDR-HC1. This camcorder provides crisp image and gives good performance in many conditions. With a price range below $2,000, the HDR-HC1 can compete with other HDV personal video devices in its category.

The Panasonic HDC-SD100 is the less expensive sister of Panasonic’s HDC-HS100. The lower price range is due to the absence of a large hard disk drive like in the HDC-HS100. The HDC-SD100 records exclusively on SD/SDHC memory cards. However, that is where the difference ends; comparing the two camcorders, almost all the features and capabilities are identical.

The Sony HDR-FX1000 is a new version of HDR-FX1. This handheld camcorder contains enough manual controls and features. However, if you’re a professional videographer, you’ll likely be disappointed with its lack of precise controls and design. It’s not a shoulder-mount, and it doesn’t have the stability and comfort of a larger body.

Sony designed the HDR-FX7 for aspiring pros and beginners as an entry-level production camcorder. This camcorder is capable of recording impressive high definition videos and still images with ease.

Sony’s HDR-XR520V, selling for roughly $1500, is a good travel companion, thanks to its new added feature – the built-in GPS mapping system. Moreover, it has much more to recommend it. From sharp video quality and a 240 GB hard disk drive to a wealth of video features, the HDR-XR520V is a worthy addition to Sony’s camcorder family. The design of external controls is a gleaming indication that this camcorder appeals to the advanced tourist crowd, rather than the budget filmmaker brigade.

Sony has opted for the hybrid approach; that’s why it didn’t choose to build any flash-memory-only standard definition camcorders. This gave birth to the SR65 and the SR85, except that the latter has a larger HDD capacity.

Given its touch screen design, the Sony DCR-SR300 suits the casual shooters, who will mostly stick with the camera’s Easy mode. If you’d prefer a hard-drive-based camcorder instead of a tape- or mini-DVD-based one, then this model is good for you.

The HDR-UX20 is Sony’s top DVD Handycam for 2008. It captures video in AVCHD format with a resolution of 1920 x 1080. This resolution is a step up from other Sony models, which have a resolution of only 1440 x 1080. It can store High Definition (HD) videos at 16Mbps in its 8GB internal flash memory or in a Memory Stick Pro Duo card. Its Hybrid Plus ability enables this camcorder to record videos in both types of media. Video recording comes in three options with HD HQ at 9Mbps, HD SP at 7Mbps and HD LP at 5Mbps. You can then choose to record these HD videos on DVD media.

The Sony DCR-SR200, released March, 2007, is an upgrade of the Sony DCR-SR100 that gave Sony great reviews from its customers. The DCR-SR200 has a 1/3 inch ClearVid CMOS sensor that replaces the 1/3 inch CCD sensor used by the older DCR-SR100.

The Sony DCR-DVD 508 is Sony’s replacement for the DCR-DVD505 camcorder. The DCR-505 received many great reviews from consumers when it came out in 2006 and Sony produced the DCR-DVD 508 to follow in its success. The new DCR-DVD 508 is equipped with a more powerful CMOS imaging sensor and a better optical image stabilization system.

HDR CX100 is 2.3-inches by 2.4-inches by 4.5-inches and weighs 11.7 ounces including battery and Memory Stick Duo; at this weight and dimensions, it is a compact camcorder. Although not very small and sleek, it still comfortably fits in a jacket pocket. It is available in three colors: black, silver, and red. With clean lines and a combination of matte and glossy look and feel, it has a very neat design. It is nearly identical to its sibling, the HDR-XR100, only the 80GB hard drive is replaced by 8GB of …

Sony launched the HDR-CX500V and HDR-CX520V in July of 2009. They are both flash memory camcorders. The main differentiating point between these two siblings is the internal memory: CX500V has 32GB of internal memory and CX520V offers 64GB of internal memory. When compared to the HDR-CX12, Sony has made some very important and useful changes, or some may say improvements, in the CX500, which include the lens, stabilization, and a full 1080p output.
Like all the other Sony camcorders that have a “V” at the end of their names, the CX500V …

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 …

One of its most amazing aspects being its size, the Vado HD is definitely a pocket size camcorder that sports some very good features. It captures video in 720p high-definition and has an 8GB storage capacity. The Vado has a 2-inch LCD display, surely bigger than any other pocket camcorder. Its flexible USB arm makes it easier to plug in to a computer. With a minimal number of buttons, seven of them to be precise, it is definitely an easy-to-use gadget.
This pocket-sized camcorder includes Creative Vado Central editing and sharing software that is primarily designed for Windows users; however, Mac users may also use this software after installing the “Perian QuickTime plug-in”. Even with all the features, it does face a competition from Flip Mino HD.

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