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  Overall score: 6.8 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: The standard Ion Air Pro is a rugged sports camcorder that is easy to use with many thoughtful features, but the addition of Wi-Fi and app connectivity makes it a truly standout camera. Read review

Specs: CMOS, 0.3 lbs, 4.2 in, 1.5 in, Fixed focus - f/2.8

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  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
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Specs: BSI-CMOS, 6.3 oz, 2.1 in, 20 x x Zoom lens - 2.6 mm - 52 mm - F/1.8-3.9, 4.7 in, 1.7 in, Samsung SMART Camcorder HMX-QF30 - Camcorder - Consumer - Flash card

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  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.6 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 10 reviews

The Bottom Line: If you're looking for a simple shoot-and-share minicamcorder, the Bloggie Touch is a good option--that is, as long as you understand its limitations. Read review

Specs: Exmor CMOS, 12.8 megapixels, 4.4 oz, 4.2 in, 0.6 in, 2 in, Sony Bloggie Touch MHS-TS20 - Camcorder - Pocket - Internal flash memory, Lens - 5.3 mm - F/2.8

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  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0.5 stars out of 5 reviews

Specs: CMOS, 4.6 oz, 0.2 in, 0.3 in, 4.9 in, Vivitar DVR-810HD - Camcorder - Consumer - Flash card, Lens - 7.45 mm - F/2.8

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  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 21 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Flip Video UltraHD may not be the sexiest mini camcorder out there, but it offers a respectable feature set and some of the best video we've seen from this type of cheap, YouTube-friendly camcorder. Read review

Specs: CMOS, 6 oz, Lens - F/2.4, 4.3 in, 2.2 in, Flip Video UltraHD 2hrs - Camcorder - Pocket - Internal flash memory, 1.2 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  2.5 stars Average

  Overall score: 5.8 (2.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: The rugged GE DV1minicamcorder is OK for casual Web videos. If you need more than that, look elsewhere. Read review

Specs: CMOS, 5.1 oz, 0.8 in, GE Active Series DV-1 - Camcorder - Pocket - Flash card, 2.2 in, 4.1 in, Lens - 5.5 mm - F/2.8

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  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.8 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 1 review

The Bottom Line: A functional trio of camcorders, the Panasonic HDC-SD80, TM80, and HS80 are notable for their manual exposure controls, unusual for their price class, and well designed touch-screen interface but otherwise you can find better options. Of the three, the SD80 is the best choice simply on price. Read review

Specs: MOS, 6.8 oz, 2.3 in, Panasonic HDC-SD80 - Camcorder - Consumer - Flash card, 34 x x Zoom lens - 2.38 mm - 81 mm - F/1.8-4, 4.3 in, 2 in

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  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 7 reviews

Specs: Advanced HAD CCD, 6.7 oz, 4.4 in, 2.2 in, 60 x x Zoom lens - 1.8 mm - 108 mm - F/1.8-6.0, 2 in, Sony Handycam DCR-SX44 - Camcorder - Consumer - Flash card

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Specs: BSI MOS, 6.4 oz, 38 x x Zoom lens - 2.35 mm - 89.3 mm - F/1.8-4.2, Panasonic HC-V110 - Camcorder - Consumer - Flash card, 2.4 in, 4.5 in, 2.1 in

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  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 3 reviews

Specs: CCD, None, 7.1 oz, JVC Everio GZ-MS230RUS - Camcorder - Consumer - Flash card, 4.5 in, 2 in, 2.4 in, 39 x x Zoom lens - 2.2 mm - 85.8 mm - F/1.8-4.3

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  Overall score: 6.7 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 3 reviews

The Bottom Line: Its small size and attractive price might draw you to the Sony Handycam HDR-CX150 and CX110, but these bare-bones camcorders just barely delivers on the promise of HD quality. Read review

Specs: Exmor R CMOS, 7.4 oz, Sony Handycam HDR-CX110 - Camcorder - Consumer - Flash card, 2 in, 25 x x Zoom lens - 2.5 mm - 62.5 mm - F/1.8-3.2, 2.2 in, 4.5 in

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  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.4 (3.5 stars)
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The Bottom Line: As rugged minicamcorders go, the Panasonic HM-TA20 is very good and definitely deserves consideration. Read review

Specs: MOS, 5.5 oz, Lens - 4.1 mm - F/2.8, 0.7 in, Panasonic HM-TA20 - Camcorder - Pocket - Flash card, 4.4 in, 2.5 in

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  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.6 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: They're cheap and capture video, but don't buy the Sony Handycam HDR-CX190, CX200 or CX210 thinking that you're getting a great bargain on a real HD camcorder. If you're going to buy one, get the cheapest; nothing on any of these is really worth the extra bucks. Read review

Specs: Exmor R CMOS, 6.2 oz, Sony Handycam HDR-CX210 - Camcorder - Consumer - Flash card, 25 x x Zoom lens - 2.5 mm - 62.5 mm - F/1.8-3.2, 2 in, 4.5 in, 2.2 in

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  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
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Specs: CMOS, 6.9 oz, JVC Everio GZ-HM440RUS - Camcorder - Consumer - Flash card, 2.2 in, 40 x x Zoom lens - 2.9 mm - 116 mm - F/1.8-6.3, 2 in, 4.4 in

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  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.2 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 1.0 stars out of 1 review

The Bottom Line: The Panasonic SDR-S50 standard-definition camcorder is worth considering for its manual controls and powerful zoom lens in a very compact body--not video quality. Read review

Specs: CCD, 7.5 oz, 70 x x Zoom lens - 1.48 mm - 104 mm - F/1.9-5.7, Panasonic SDR-S50 - Camcorder - Consumer - Flash card, 4.2 in, 2.2 in, 2.5 in

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  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
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Specs: BSI-CMOS, 6.9 oz, 2 in, JVC Everio GZ-E300 - Camcorder - Consumer - Flash card, 2.2 in, 40 x x Zoom lens - 2.9 mm - 116 mm - F/1.8-6.3, 4.6 in

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  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 55 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Flip Video UltraHD may not be the sexiest mini camcorder out there, but it offers a respectable feature set and some of the best video we've seen from this type of cheap, YouTube-friendly camcorder. Read review

Specs: CMOS, 6 oz, 2.2 in, Flip Video UltraHD 2hrs - Camcorder - Pocket - Internal flash memory, 4.3 in, 1.2 in, Lens - F/2.4

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  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.4 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 4 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Bloggie CM5 isn't as compact as competing models from Flip Video and Kodak, but it delivers an above-average feature set and video for the money. Read review

Specs: CMOS, None, 6.9 oz, 5 x x Zoom lens - 6.3 mm - 31.5 mm - F/3.3, 1.5 in, 2.6 in, Sony bloggie MHS-CM5 - Camcorder - Pocket - Flash card, 4 in

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  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 2 reviews

Specs: CMOS, 4.4 oz, Lens, JVC ADIXXION GC-XA1 - Camcorder - Wearable - Flash card, 2.9 in, 2.1 in, 1.4 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.6 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 1 review

The Bottom Line: The Samsung HMX-W300 rugged minicamcorder is a good traveling companion for capturing Web-friendly movie clips and photos of your next hike or beach trip. Read review

Specs: BSI-CMOS, 4.8 oz, 4.4 in, 2.4 in, 0.7 in, Samsung HMX-W300 - Camcorder - Pocket - Flash card, Lens - 4.3 mm - F/2.2

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.2 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 1.5 stars out of 1 review

The Bottom Line: The Panasonic SDR-T50 standard-definition camcorder is worth considering for its manual controls and powerful zoom lens in a very compact body--not video quality. Read review

Specs: CCD, 7.5 oz, 2.5 in, 2.2 in, 4.2 in, 70 x x Zoom lens - 1.48 mm - 104 mm - F/1.9-5.7, Panasonic SDR-T50 - Camcorder - Consumer - Flash card

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  Overall score: 6.6 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: They're cheap and capture video, but don't buy the Sony Handycam HDR-CX190, CX200 or CX210 thinking that you're getting a great bargain on a real HD camcorder. If you're going to buy one, get the cheapest; nothing on any of these is really worth the extra bucks. Read review

Specs: Exmor R CMOS, 6.2 oz, Sony Handycam HDR-CX210 - Camcorder - Consumer - Flash card, 25 x x Zoom lens - 2.5 mm - 62.5 mm - F/1.8-3.2, 2.2 in, 2 in, 4.5 in

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Specs: MOS, 6.5 oz, 2 in, 34 x x Zoom lens - 2.38 mm - 81 mm - F/1.8-4.0, 2.4 in, 4.4 in, Panasonic HC-V100M - Camcorder - Consumer - Flash card

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  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 3 reviews

Specs: CCD, 7.7 oz, 52 x x Zoom lens - 2.1 mm - 109 mm - F/1.8-4.9, 4.7 in, 2.1 in, 2.2 in, Samsung SMX-F50 - Camcorder - Consumer - Flash card

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  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.8 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: A functional trio of camcorders, the Panasonic HDC-SD80, TM80, and HS80 are notable for their manual exposure controls, unusual for their price class, and well designed touch-screen interface but otherwise you can find better options. Of the three, the SD80 is the best choice simply on price. Read review

Specs: MOS, 6.8 oz, Panasonic HDC-SD80 - Camcorder - Consumer - Flash card, 4.3 in, 2.3 in, 34 x x Zoom lens - 2.38 mm - 81 mm - F/1.8-4, 2 in