The JVC Picsio is an addition to the mini camcorder parade.  It is comparable in size to the Flip Mino HD and the hot Kodak Zi8.  It is available in three colors, viz. deep purple, royal blue, and black.  It has a shiny faceted plastic face with wavy chrome-colored accent strip.  The look of this toy is rather flashy!  It sports all the features that you may see in the other mini camcorders; nothing very special about this one, other than the “too” flashy body, of course.  It actually is …

One of the most outstanding features of the Everio is its design. It is a sleek camcorder with a rectangular construction, without the traditional right-side hand strap. It can capture 9-megapixel still photos.  The other interesting feature of the Everio is its three high-speed recording options that can capture ultra-slow motion video, up to 600fps.
Although very impressively designed, it lags behind in the area of performance; one of the top most reasons for a person to buy a camcorder.  JVC usually does a good job in the area of color …

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.

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.

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’s VPC-HD2000, a vertical, pistol grip camcorder, is the first consumer camcorder to capture full high-definition videos at 60 frames per second. Its strongest offerings are video performance, low light sensitivity, manual controls and a number of options for still photography. It features 10X optical zoom and 16X advanced zoom.
It is called a “Dual Camera” because Sanyo has incorporated a point and shoot camera and a camcorder both in one device. Even if it is an easy-to-use machine, it is tiring to hold the camcorder in position for a very long time because of the lack of a handgrip. The VPC-HD2000 is a good camcorder designed with both beginners and experts in mind.

The most exciting characteristic of Sanyo’s new Xacti VPC-CA9 is its being waterproof. Be it on the longest waterslide or in a bucket full of water, the CA9 has passed all the tests. It is safe to use it underwater for up to a depth of 1.5m or 5feet. You can actually rinse the CA9 with water after using it underwater.
It has a pistol like grip that makes it easier to control the camcorder. It has the ability to shoot HD 9 megapixel digital still pics and HD 720/30p video underwater. Some may find its still picture quality not to be up to the mark. However, its video quality is good. It has some very descent features like face detection for up to 12 faces, a 285-degree rotating LCD screen, and a reverse sequential shooting function. Sanyo’s Xacti VPC-CA9 is a good camcorder with better features and its most prominent aspect is its waterproof feature.