Top HD Camcorders

What To Expect
  • Media Type: flash card, DVCAM, Mini DV (HDV)
  • Optical Zoom: 10 xX - 20 xX
  • Optical Sensor Type: Super HAD 3CCD, CMOS, 3CCD, ClearVid CMOS, 3 ClearVid CMOS
  • Image Stabilizer: Optical (SuperRange), Optical, Optical (Super Steady Shot), Electronic (Super Steady Shot)
  • Camcorder Effective Video Resolution: 1.037 Mpix, 1.4 Mpix, 2 Mpix, 2.28 Mpix, 2.07 Mpix, 2.2 Mpix, 1.04 Mpix, 1.56 Mpix, 1.2 Mpix, 1.07 Mpix
  • Built-in Light: Yes
  • Widescreen Video Capture: Yes
  • Viewfinder Type: LCD, Electronic
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Top HD Camcorders


1
$579.97- $879.20
Canon HV30 camcorder
User from shopper.cnet says: Great picture, iMovie HD compatible Cumbersome controls I have had this camera for about one week...Good image quality, nice black design The Focus ring is annoying The camera does what a $3,000 cameras do with ease...The built in camera light isn't very good...see more
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2
$429.96- $868.49
Canon HV20 camcorder
User from reviews.pricegrabber says: I really wanted a hi-def model to be more future proof and the cost of the good standard def models was only a couple of hundred less so seemed like an easy decision...Overall, I rate this product a great purchase...Overall, I am very happy with this camcorder...see more
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3
$2935.00- $3799.05
Canon XHA1 camcorder
User from newegg says: The guy maz with the bad review had a cross between bad luck and also being shorted intelligence...After a few minute the camcorder got some kind on heavy, I recommend to use a tripod or something similar...Need more accessories options Recommend to download custom preset to the camcorder, it will make a big different...see more
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4
$999.99- $1299.95
Sony HDR-HC5 camcorder
User from newegg says: Not seen a light anywhere on the camera...You need a pretty good computer in order to import your videos in High Definition...Overall, an awesome camera and Newegg's price is a lot better than the one I paid...see more
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5
$799.22- $799.22
Canon HV10 camcorder
User from reviews.pricegrabber says: Small and compact design, excellent picture quality, sharp image stabilization, automatic lens cover, nice lcd screen Not as comfortable to hold as Sony HDR-HC3, battery life of standard battery This is an awesome camcorder! I have nothing but good things to say about the image quality...With the manual shutter speed control, I was able to capture video of a full moon with good detail (see image...All of videos have turned out as expected..good color balance and sharpness...see more
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6
$1908.11- $1908.11
Sony HDR-HC3 camcorder
User from newegg says: Very stable, small in all the right areas...Lacking good sound input and even the shoes that are compatible won't be surround sound which kind of stinks b/c the video is so high quality...i bought the underwater case (awsome) and the bluetooh microphone (cool item) This is a really good camcroder and you mise well shell out the money now cuz everything going to hdv by 08 still photo auto focous sometimes goes pscyo...see more
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7
$4899.95- $4939.80
Sony HVR-Z7U camcorder
User from forums.creativecow says: I am having an issue when I try to record 1080i/60 to the memory recording unit which is loaded with a 32GB 133x ultra speed CF...Has any one had good or bad experience with this camera...Even though the booklet says 133x they recommend 303x I think...see more
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8
$2709.00- $2749.00
Sony HDR-FX1 camcorder
User from reviews.pricegrabber says: Viewfinder and Eyepiece available at the same time Great images if not underexposed...Utilize a tripod This digital video camcorder was recommended by a college professor...useful for our people too large, not flexible I think it's also a good photo tool, and it is also give me some good experience on our trip...see more
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9
$3679.95- $4799.95
Sony HVR-Z1U camcorder
User from shopper.cnet says: Now, that's all well and good, except for the fact that a resolution of 1440x1080 achieves a ratio of 4:3, NOT 16:9...the biggest downside is there is no true 24p recording!! the 24 frame mode (cinescope or whatever it's called) does a good job for dramatic footage, but it still doesn't compare to true 24p...there are a few cons to this camera...see more
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10
$809.00- $1099.99
Sony HDR-HC9 camcorder
User from shopper.cnet says: Light wait poor image quality The HC7 is better...Even though when editing, the properties say the resolution is 1440 x 1080...Most articles will say this is the......see more
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Product Reviews
Key Features
Canon XHA1
Mini DV (HDV) • 20 x Optical Zoom • 3CCD Optical Sensor • Optical Image Stabilizer • 1.56 Mpix Video Resolution • Widescreen • LCD Viewfinder
Canon XHG1
Mini DV (HDV) • 20 x Optical Zoom • 3CCD Optical Sensor • Optical Image Stabilizer • 1.56 Mpix Video Resolution • Widescreen • LCD Viewfinder
Canon XLH1A
Mini DV (HDV) • 20 x Optical Zoom • 3CCD Optical Sensor • Optical Image Stabilizer • 1.56 Mpix Video Resolution • Widescreen • LCD Viewfinder
Canon XLH1S
Mini DV (HDV) • 20 x Optical Zoom • 3CCD Optical Sensor • Optical Image Stabilizer • 1.56 Mpix Video Resolution • Widescreen • LCD Viewfinder
Canon Vixia HV10
Mini DV (HDV) • 10 x Optical Zoom • CMOS Optical Sensor • Optical Image Stabilizer • 2.07 Mpix Video Resolution • Built-in Light • Widescreen • LCD Viewfinder
Canon Vixia HV20
Mini DV (HDV) • 10 x Optical Zoom • CMOS Optical Sensor • Optical Image Stabilizer • 2.07 Mpix Video Resolution • Built-in Light • Widescreen • LCD Viewfinder
Canon Vixia HV30
Mini DV (HDV) • 10 x Optical Zoom • CMOS Optical Sensor • Optical (SuperRange) Image Stabilizer • 2.07 Mpix Video Resolution • Built-in Light • Widescreen • LCD Viewfinder
JVC GY-HD110U / GY-HD110
Mini DV (HDV) • 16 x Optical Zoom • 3CCD Optical Sensor • Widescreen • LCD Viewfinder
Panasonic AG-HVX200 / AG-HVX200
Mini DV (HDV), flash card • 13 x Optical Zoom • 3CCD Optical Sensor • Optical Image Stabilizer • Widescreen • LCD Viewfinder
Sony HVR-A1U
Mini DV (HDV) • 10 x Optical Zoom • CMOS Optical Sensor • Electronic (Super Steady Shot) Image Stabilizer • 1.2 Mpix Video Resolution • Widescreen • Electronic Viewfinder
Sony HVR-HD1000U
Mini DV (HDV) • 10 x Optical Zoom • ClearVid CMOS Optical Sensor • Optical (Super Steady Shot) Image Stabilizer • 2.28 Mpix Video Resolution • Widescreen • LCD Viewfinder
Sony HVR-S270U
Mini DV (HDV), DVCAM • 12 x Optical Zoom • 3 ClearVid CMOS Optical Sensor • 1.037 Mpix Video Resolution • Widescreen • Electronic Viewfinder
Sony HVR-V1U
Mini DV (HDV) • 20 x Optical Zoom • 3 ClearVid CMOS Optical Sensor • 1.04 Mpix Video Resolution • Widescreen • LCD Viewfinder
Sony HVR-Z1U
Mini DV (HDV) • 12 x Optical Zoom • Super HAD 3CCD Optical Sensor • Optical (Super Steady Shot) Image Stabilizer • 1.07 Mpix Video Resolution • Widescreen • LCD Viewfinder
Sony HVR-Z7U
Mini DV (HDV) • 12 x Optical Zoom • 3 ClearVid CMOS Optical Sensor • 1.037 Mpix Video Resolution • Widescreen • Electronic Viewfinder
Sony Handycam HDR-FX1
Mini DV (HDV) • 12 x Optical Zoom • Super HAD 3CCD Optical Sensor • Optical Image Stabilizer • 1.07 Mpix Video Resolution • Electronic Viewfinder
Sony Handycam HDR-FX1000
Mini DV (HDV) • 20 x Optical Zoom • 3 ClearVid CMOS Optical Sensor • Optical (Super Steady Shot) Image Stabilizer • 1.04 Mpix Video Resolution • Widescreen • Electronic Viewfinder
Sony Handycam HDR-FX7
Mini DV (HDV) • 20 x Optical Zoom • 3 ClearVid CMOS Optical Sensor • Optical (Super Steady Shot) Image Stabilizer • 1.04 Mpix Video Resolution • Widescreen • Electronic Viewfinder
Sony Handycam HDR-HC3
Mini DV (HDV) • 10 x Optical Zoom • ClearVid CMOS Optical Sensor • Electronic (Super Steady Shot) Image Stabilizer • 2 Mpix Video Resolution • Widescreen • Electronic Viewfinder
Sony Handycam HDR-HC5
Mini DV (HDV) • 10 x Optical Zoom • ClearVid CMOS Optical Sensor • Electronic (Super Steady Shot) Image Stabilizer • 1.4 Mpix Video Resolution • Widescreen • LCD Viewfinder
Sony Handycam HDR-HC7
Mini DV (HDV) • 10 x Optical Zoom • ClearVid CMOS Optical Sensor • Optical (Super Steady Shot) Image Stabilizer • 2.2 Mpix Video Resolution • Widescreen • LCD Viewfinder
Sony Handycam HDR-HC9
Mini DV (HDV) • 10 x Optical Zoom • ClearVid CMOS Optical Sensor • Optical (Super Steady Shot) Image Stabilizer • 2.2 Mpix Video Resolution • Widescreen • LCD Viewfinder
Sony Handycam HDR-HC9E
Mini DV (HDV) • 10 x Optical Zoom • ClearVid CMOS Optical Sensor • Optical (Super Steady Shot) Image Stabilizer • 2.2 Mpix Video Resolution • Widescreen • LCD Viewfinder

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