Shop for digital camcorders

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.5 stars Spectacular

  Overall score: 9.0 (4.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 1.5 stars out of 4 reviews

The Bottom Line: The GoPro Hero3 Silver and White editions are strong contenders in the sports camera market, but the faster, more powerful Black Edition is head and shoulders the best sports camera on the market today. Read review

Specs: CMOS, 2.6 oz, GoPro HERO3 Camcorder - Wearable - Flash card, Lens - F/2.8

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.5 stars Spectacular

  Overall score: 9.0 (4.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 3 reviews

The Bottom Line: The GoPro Hero3 Silver and White editions are strong contenders in the sports camera market, but the faster, more powerful Black Edition is head and shoulders the best sports camera on the market today. Read review

Specs: CMOS, 2.6 oz, Lens - F/2.8, GoPro HERO3 Camcorder - Wearable - Flash card

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.5 stars Spectacular

  Overall score: 9.0 (4.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.0 stars out of 3 reviews

The Bottom Line: The GoPro Hero3 Silver and White editions are strong contenders in the sports camera market, but the faster, more powerful Black Edition is head and shoulders the best sports camera on the market today. Read review

Specs: CMOS, 2.6 oz, Lens - F/2.8, GoPro HERO3 Camcorder - Wearable - Flash card

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

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

The Bottom Line: The Sony Action Cam is a solid first effort and worth its price, but some design shortcomings may be enough to put off some potential buyers. Read review

Specs: Exmor R CMOS, 2.3 oz, 1 in, 3.2 in, Sony Action Cam HDR-AS10 - Camcorder - Wearable - Flash card, 1.9 in, Lens - 2.5 mm - F/2.8

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

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

The Bottom Line: The Sony Action Cam is a solid first effort and worth its price, but some design shortcomings may be enough to put off some potential buyers. Read review

Specs: Exmor R CMOS, 2.3 oz, Sony Action Cam HDR-AS15 - Camcorder - Wearable - Flash card, Wide-angle lens - 2.5 mm - F/2.8, 1 in, 3.2 in, 1.9 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.0 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: The egg-sized Liquid Image Ego wins on size and simplicity, but its features -- outside of built-in Wi-Fi -- are minimal. Read review

Specs: CMOS, 2.6 oz, Liquid Image Ego 727 - Camcorder - Wearable - Flash card, 1.6 in, Lens - F/2.8, 2.5 in, 1.2 in

• 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, 5,000,000 pixels, 3.3 oz, 1.2 in, 2.4 in, GoPro HD Hero Naked Camcorder - Wearable, 1.7 in, Lens - F/2.8

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 42 reviews

The Bottom Line: While it has its flaws and is a bit expensive, the ultrasimple Flip Video MinoHD produces impressive video for a camcorder of its size. Read review

Specs: CMOS, 3.3 oz, 0.6 in, Lens - F/2.4, Flip Video MinoHD F460 - Camcorder - Pocket - Internal flash memory, 2 in, 3.9 in

• 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, Lens - 4.1 mm - F/2.8, Kodak Zx1 Pocket - Camcorder - Pocket - Flash card, 4.2 in, 0.8 in

• 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, 2x x 4.1 mm, Lens - 4.1 mm - F/2.8, 2.5 in, Kodak Zi6 Pocket - Camcorder - Pocket - Flash card, 4.5 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.0 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.0 stars out of 2 reviews

The Bottom Line: Sony gains ground against the minicamcorder competition with the Bloggie MHS-PM5, but its software and overall video quality keep it from moving ahead. Read review

Specs: CMOS, 3.9 oz, 2.1 in, Lens - 7 mm - F/3.6, 0.7 in, 4.3 in, Sony bloggie MHS-PM5 - Camcorder - Pocket - Flash card

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.4 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.0 stars out of 2 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Toshiba Camileo BW10 is a basic, waterproof minicamcorder that's good enough to capture a casual cannonball into a pool, but not more treasured memories. Read review

Specs: CMOS, 3.5 oz, Lens - F/2.8, Toshiba CAMILEO BW10 - Camcorder - Pocket - Flash card, 2.2 in, 0.9 in, 4.2 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.4 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: The Toshiba Camileo BW10 is a basic, waterproof minicamcorder that's good enough to capture a casual cannonball into a pool, but not more treasured memories. Read review

Specs: CMOS, 3.5 oz, 4.2 in, Toshiba CAMILEO BW10 - Camcorder - Pocket - Flash card, 0.9 in, 2.2 in, Lens - F/2.8

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.0 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 2 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Panasonic HM-TA1 minicamcorder offers above-average HD video recording in a small package, but is otherwise pretty lame. Read review

Specs: MOS, 3.3 oz, 0.7 in, 2.1 in, Lens - 4.1 mm - F/2.8, Panasonic HM-TA1H - Camcorder - Pocket - Flash card, 4.1 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.2 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 41 reviews

The Bottom Line: With the Zi8, Kodak finally surpasses Flip Video's video quality and feature set. Read review

Specs: CMOS, Built-in, 3.9 oz, 2.4 in, Kodak Zi8 Pocket - Camcorder - Pocket - Flash card, Lens - 6.3 mm - F/2.8, 4.4 in, 0.9 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 3MOS, 0.1 oz, 7.7 in, 13.8 in, 12 x x Zoom lens - 2.84 mm - 34.1 mm - F/1.5-2.8, Panasonic AVCCAM AG-AC90 - Camcorder - Professional - Flash card, 6.3 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.0 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: Sony gains ground against the minicamcorder competition with the Bloggie MHS-PM5, but its software and overall video quality keep it from moving ahead. Read review

Specs: CMOS, Built-in, 3.9 oz, Lens - 7 mm - F/3.6, Sony bloggie MHS-PM5 - Camcorder - Pocket - Flash card, 0.7 in, 4.3 in, 2.1 in

• 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, Samsung HMX-U20 - Camcorder - Pocket - Flash card, 0.6 in, 3 x x Zoom lens - 5.1 mm - 15.3 mm - F/3.5-6.8, 4.1 in, 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: CMOS, 5,000,000 pixels, 3.3 oz, 2.4 in, 1.7 in, Lens - F/2.8, 1.2 in, GoPro HD Hero Naked Camcorder - Wearable

• 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, 0.8 in, Lens - 4.1 mm - F/2.8, 4.2 in, Kodak Zx1 Pocket - Camcorder - Pocket - Flash card, 2 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

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

Specs: Exmor CMOS, 3.9 oz, Lens - 4.1 mm - F/2.8, 2.2 in, Sony bloggie MHS-FS1 - Camcorder - Pocket - Internal flash memory, 4.3 in, 0.6 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, - F/2.8, Lens, 3.8 in, JVC PICSIO GC-FM1 - Camcorder - Pocket - Flash card, 2.1 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, 2.6 oz, Lens - F/2.8, GoPro HERO3 Camcorder - Wearable - Flash card

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.0 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: The Panasonic HM-TA1 minicamcorder offers above-average HD video recording in a small package, but is otherwise pretty lame. Read review

Specs: MOS, 3.3 oz, Lens - 4.1 mm - F/2.8, 2.1 in, 0.7 in, Panasonic HM-TA1V - Camcorder - Pocket - Flash card, 4.1 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.6 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 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, 4.2 in, Lens - 4.1 mm - F/2.8, 0.8 in, Kodak Zx1 Pocket - Camcorder - Pocket - Flash card, 2 in