Shop for digital camcorders

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  Overall score: 6.6 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 4 reviews

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, 1.31 megapixels, 5.9 oz, 2 in, 2.2 in, Camcorder - Memory stick Pro Duo, Sony Handycam HDR-CX190 - Consumer, 25 x x, Zoom lens - 2.5 mm - 62.5 mm - F/1.8-3.2, 4.5 in

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The Bottom Line: Despite a perceived lull in the camcorder market, Sony announces 10 models at CES. Read review

Specs: Exmor R CMOS, 6.3 oz, 26 x x, Zoom lens - 2.1 mm - 5.7 mm - F/1.9-4.0, 2.1 in, 2.2 in, 4.6 in, Camcorder, Sony Handycam HDR-CX220 - Consumer - Flash card

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• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 4 reviews

Specs: Exmor R CMOS, 7.2 oz, 4.8 in, Sony Handycam HDR-CX260V - Camcorder - Consumer - Flash card, 30 x x Zoom lens - 2.1 mm - 63 mm - F/1.8-3.4, 2.2 in, 2.1 in

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• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 1 review

Specs: BSI MOS, 7.5 oz, 4.3 in, 2.2 in, Panasonic HC-V10 - Camcorder - Consumer - Flash card, 2.6 in, 63 x x Zoom lens - 1.5 mm - 94.5 mm - F/1.9-5.7

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The Bottom Line: Despite a perceived lull in the camcorder market, Sony announces 10 models at CES. Read review

Specs: Exmor R CMOS, 7.4 oz, 4.6 in, 30 x x, Zoom lens - 1.9 mm - 57 mm - F/1.8-4.0 G, Camcorder, Sony Handycam HDR-PJ380 - Consumer - Internal flash memory, 2.2 in, 2.3 in

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  Overall score: 6.4 (3.0 stars)
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The Bottom Line: For good-enough video for Web sharing and a 20x zoom lens, the Samsung HMX-QF20 gets the job done. Read review

Specs: BSI-CMOS, 6.3 oz, 4.7 in, 2.1 in, 1.7 in, 20 x x Zoom lens - 2.6 mm - 52 mm - F/1.8-3.9, Samsung HMX-QF20 - Camcorder - Consumer - Flash card

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  Overall score: 6.8 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 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, 2 in, Panasonic HDC-TM80 - Camcorder - Consumer - Flash card, 4.3 in, 34 x x Zoom lens - 2.38 mm - 81 mm - F/1.8-4

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  Overall score: 6.8 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 1 review

The Bottom Line: Panasonic's HDC-TM40, TM41 and SD40 are some of the cheapest camcorders you can buy with a zoom lens and manual controls. If you care about video quality, spend a little more money on another model; if you don't, buy the cheapest one of these you can find, adjusting for the cost of memory for the SD40. Read review

Specs: MOS, 6 oz, 2 in, 4.3 in, 2.3 in, Panasonic HDC-SD40 - Camcorder - Consumer - Flash card, zoom, 16.8 x x 2.9 mm - 48.7 mm - F/1.8-2.6

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

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• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 1 review

Specs: Exmor R CMOS, 7.2 oz, 30 x x Zoom lens - 2.1 mm - 63 mm - F/1.8-3.4, 5 in, 2.6 in, 2.4 in, Sony Handycam HDR-XR260V - Camcorder - Consumer - Hard disk drive, - Flash card

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Specs: BSI MOS, 6.5 oz, 4.5 in, 2.1 in, Panasonic HC-V201 - Camcorder - Consumer - Flash card, 2.4 in, 38 x x Zoom lens - 2.35 mm - 89.3 mm - F/1.8-4.2

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Specs: MOS, Built-in flash, 8 oz, 4.7 in, 2.1 in, 2.6 in, Panasonic HC-V500 - Camcorder - Consumer - Flash card, 38 x x Zoom lens - 2.35 mm - 89.3 mm - F/1.8-4.2

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Specs: MOS, 6.4 oz, 2.4 in, 2 in, Panasonic HC-V100 - Camcorder - Consumer - Flash card, 4.4 in, 34 x x Zoom lens - 2.38 mm - 81 mm - F/1.8-4.0

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  Overall score: 7.2 (3.5 stars)
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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, 4.2 in, 2.5 in, Panasonic SDR-S50N - Camcorder - Consumer - Flash card, 2.2 in, 70 x x Zoom lens - 1.48 mm - 104 mm - F/1.9-5.7

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Specs: Exmor R CMOS, 7.4 oz, 2.3 in, 25 x x Zoom lens - 2.5 mm - 62.5 mm - F/1.8-3.2, 4.5 in, 2.2 in, Sony Handycam HDR-PJ200 - Camcorder - Consumer - Flash card

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Specs: BSI-CMOS, 7.4 oz, JVC Everio GZ-VX700 - Camcorder - Consumer - Flash card, 1.4 in, 10 x x Zoom lens - 3.33 mm - 33.3 mm - F/1.2-2.8, 2.2 in, 4.6 in

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Specs: BSI-CMOS, 6 oz, 4.7 in, 20 x x Zoom lens - 2.6 mm - 52 mm - F/1.8-3.9, 1.7 in, Samsung HMX-Q20 - Camcorder - Consumer - Flash card, 2.1 in

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  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, 4.3 in, 2 in, Panasonic HDC-SD80 - Camcorder - Consumer - Flash card, 34 x x Zoom lens - 2.38 mm - 81 mm - F/1.8-4

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

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Specs: CCD, 7.5 oz, Panasonic SDR-T70 - Camcorder - Consumer - Flash card, 2.5 in, 4.2 in, 70 x x Zoom lens - 1.48 mm - 104 mm - F/1.9-5.7, 2.2 in

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Specs: BSI-CMOS, 7.4 oz, 10 x x Zoom lens - 3.33 mm - 33.3 mm - F/1.2-2.8, 4.6 in, JVC Everio GZ-V500 - Camcorder - Consumer - Flash card, 1.4 in, 2.2 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, 2.2 in, 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, 2.5 in

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  Overall score: 6.8 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 1 review

The Bottom Line: Panasonic's HDC-TM40, TM41 and SD40 are some of the cheapest camcorders you can buy with a zoom lens and manual controls. If you care about video quality, spend a little more money on another model; if you don't, buy the cheapest one of these you can find, adjusting for the cost of memory for the SD40. Read review

Specs: MOS, 6 oz, 4.3 in, 16.8 x x Zoom lens - 2.9 mm - 48.7 mm - F/1.8-2.6, 2 in, Panasonic HDC-TM41 - Camcorder - Consumer - Flash card, 2.3 in

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Specs: CCD, 7.5 oz, Panasonic SDR-S70 - Camcorder - Consumer - Flash card, 4.2 in, 2.2 in, 2.5 in, 70 x x Zoom lens - 1.48 mm - 104 mm - F/1.9-5.7

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Specs: Exmor R CMOS, 6.3 oz, 27 x x Zoom lens - 2.1 mm - 5.7 mm - F/1.9-4.0, 2.1 in, 2.2 in, Sony Handycam HDR-CX220 - Camcorder - Consumer - Flash card, 4.6 in