Shop for digital camcorders

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.0 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 1 review

The Bottom Line: The Kodak Playfull minicamcorder is a pocketful of video fun, but it might be just too "mini" for some. Read review

Specs: CMOS, None, 3.4 oz, Kodak PLAYFULL ZE1 - Camcorder - Pocket - Flash card, 1.6 in, 3.9 in, 0.6 in, Lens - 3.9 mm

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.0 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 6 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Kodak Playfull minicamcorder is a pocketful of video fun, but it might be just too "mini" for some. Read review

Specs: CMOS, None, 3.4 oz, Lens - 3.9 mm, Kodak PLAYFULL ZE1 - Camcorder - Pocket - Flash card, 1.6 in, 3.9 in, 0.6 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.6 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 1.5 stars out of 6 reviews

The Bottom Line: Mediocre video quality and a couple design issues keep the Kodak PlayTouch from being a top-notch minicamcorder. Read review

Specs: CMOS, 2.3 in, Kodak PLAYTOUCH - Camcorder - Pocket - Flash card, 4.3 in, 0.6 in, Lens - 3.9 mm

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.0 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 36 reviews

The Bottom Line: While bigger than most of its competitors and high priced for a mini camcorder, the Kodak Zi6's attractive design and decent video quality adequately compensate for some usability drawbacks. Read review

Specs: CMOS, 1.6 megapixels, Built-in, 3.8 oz, 0.9 in, Kodak Zi6 Pocket - Camcorder - Pocket - Flash card, 4.5 in, 2.5 in, 2x x 4.1 mm, Lens - 4.1 mm - F/2.8

• 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, 4.1 in, 2.2 in, GE Active Series DV-1 - Camcorder - Pocket - Flash card, Lens - 5.5 mm - F/2.8, 0.8 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  2.5 stars Average

  Overall score: 5.4 (2.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.0 stars out of 1 review

The Bottom Line: The ATC5K Action Camera has a few new features that make it easy to pick up and start using; however, it falls flat when it comes to video and photo quality. Read review

Specs: CMOS, Built-in, Lens, 2 in, 2.1 in, 4.4 in, Oregon Scientific Action Cam ATC5K - Camcorder - Wearable - Flash card

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.0 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 11 reviews

The Bottom Line: While its video quality doesn't nearly measure up to that of a true digital camcorder, RCA's affordable Small Wonder EZ201 will appeal to technophobes looking for an idiot-proof way to quickly share video clips with friends and family. Read review

Specs: CMOS, Built-in, 3.5 oz, Lens, 1 in, 4.5 in, 2.5 in, RCA Small Wonder EZ201 - Camcorder - Pocket - Flash card

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 3 reviews

Specs: CMOS, 4.3 in, 1.1 in, 3.2 in, Insignia NS-DV720PBL2 - Camcorder - Pocket - Flash card, Lens

• 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, 2.2 in, 4.1 in, GE Active Series DV-1 - Camcorder - Pocket - Flash card, Lens - 5.5 mm - F/2.8

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.6 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 8 reviews

The Bottom Line: The MHS-PM1 Webbie HD represents a step forward for Sony in the minicamcorder arena--but some quirks and only OK video quality prevent it from being compelling enough to best the competition. Read review

Specs: CMOS, None, 4.2 oz, 2.2 in, 0.9 in, Sony Webbie HD MHS-PM1/V - Camcorder - Consumer - Flash card, 4.1 in, Lens - 7 mm - F/3.6

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.0 stars out of 3 reviews

Specs: BSI-CMOS, 3.9 oz, 4.1 in, 3 x x Zoom lens - 5.1 mm - 15.3 mm - F/3.5-6.8, 2.1 in, Samsung HMX-U20 - Camcorder - Pocket - Flash card, 0.6 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 17 reviews

The Bottom Line: With its redundantly named DXG-301V, digital camera newcomer DXG claims to have shattered price and functionality barriers by putting a 3.2-megapixel sensor inside a camcorder's body--all for $199! But the DXG-301V's video features are lacking, and its elongated shape makes it an awkward choice for point-and-shoot photography Read review

Specs: CCD, Built-in flash, 0.4 lbs, 2.8 in, 4.7 in, 5.58 mm, Lens - F/2.8, 1.8 in, DXG DXG-301V - Camcorder - Consumer - Flash card

• 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, Lens - 5.5 mm - F/2.8, 2.2 in, 4.1 in, GE Active Series DV-1 - Camcorder - Pocket - Flash card

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.6 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 5.0 stars out of 1 review

The Bottom Line: While its video quality doesn't quite match up to that of the Flip Video MinoHD, the Kodak Zx1 does win points for its stylish, rugged design. Read review

Specs: CMOS, 3.2 oz, 2 in, 4.2 in, 0.8 in, Kodak Zx1 Pocket - Camcorder - Pocket - Flash card, Lens - 4.1 mm - F/2.8

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: CMOS, 1.8 oz, 1.1 in, 2.2 in, Lens, Veho muvi Pro DV - Camcorder - Consumer - Flash card, 0.8 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  2.5 stars Average

  Overall score: 5.8 (2.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 2 reviews

The Bottom Line: The JVC GC-FM1's impractical design and poor software hobble an otherwise competent mini camcorder competitor. Read review

Specs: CMOS, 8.0 megapixels, Built-in, 3.4 oz, 3.8 in, JVC PICSIO GC-FM1 - Camcorder - Pocket - Flash card, 0.7 in, - F/2.8, Lens, 2.1 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: 1.1 oz, 0.6 in, 0.6 in, 5.9 in, Lens, Swann HD PenCam Mini - Camcorder - Pocket - Flash card

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 7 reviews

Specs: CMOS, 2 megapixels, Built-in flash, 0.2 lbs, 3.1 in, DXG DXG-202V - Camcorder - Consumer - Flash card, 1.3 in, 3.1 in, 9.6 mm, Lens - F/2.8

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

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

The Bottom Line: Mediocre video quality and a couple design issues keep the Kodak PlayTouch from being a top-notch minicamcorder. Read review

Specs: CMOS, 3.5 oz, 2.3 in, Lens - 3.9 mm - F/2.8, 0.6 in, Kodak PLAYTOUCH - Camcorder - Pocket - Flash card, 4.3 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 1 review

Specs: CMOS, 4.4 in, VistaQuest VQ-DV820HD Sport - Camcorder - Pocket - Flash card, Lens - 8.54 mm - F/3.0, 2.4 in, 0.7 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: CMOS, 6.4 oz, Lens, 0.9 in, Coleman Xtreme CVW9HD - Camcorder - Pocket - Flash card, 4.8 in, 2.5 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: CMOS, 5.5 oz, 4.5 in, DXG Sportster DXG-5B8V - Camcorder - Consumer - Flash card, 3.5 in, 1.4 in, Lens - 4 mm - F/3.2

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: 0.7 oz, 2.2 in, 0.8 in, 0.8 in, Lens, Swann ThumbCam DVR-415 - Camcorder - Pocket - Flash card

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: BSI-CMOS, 2.5 oz, 3.1 in, 0.6 in, Lens - 5.7 mm - F/2.8, Toshiba CAMILEO CLIP - Camcorder - Wearable - Flash card, 1.8 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: BSI-CMOS, 2.5 oz, Toshiba CAMILEO CLIP - Camcorder - Wearable - Flash card, 1.8 in, 3.1 in, Lens - 5.7 mm - F/2.8, 0.6 in