Camcorders

Updated: 16-05-2012 04:20
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#1
Canon Legria/Vixia HF G10
alaScore 100

Canon Legria/Vixia HF G10

The Canon LEGRIA HF G10 shows the company still has plenty to offer the serious videomaker.

27 expert reviews | 59 user reviews

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#2
Sony HDR-TD10
alaScore 99

Sony HDR-TD10

Many are likely to bulk at the price, but if you want to start shooting in 3D and have little...

23 expert reviews | 99 user reviews

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#3
Panasonic HDC-TM900
alaScore 98

Panasonic HDC-TM900

Move over TM700 - the TM900 has managed to take your thrown

22 expert reviews | 135 user reviews

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#4
JVC Everio GS-TD1
alaScore 98

JVC Everio GS-TD1

The JVC Everio GS-TD1 redefines what we can expect of a 3D camcorder. This shooter may be a tad...

39 expert reviews | 12 user reviews

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#5
Panasonic HDC-SD90
alaScore 97

Panasonic HDC-SD90

This is a great sub-£500 camcorder with lots of features and flexibility resulting in high...

19 expert reviews | 118 user reviews

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#6
Panasonic HDC-SD900
alaScore 97

Panasonic HDC-SD900

The HDC-SD900 is an affordable 3MOS camcorder capable of stunning HD image quality. While its...

16 expert reviews | 99 user reviews

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#7
Panasonic HDC-HS900
alaScore 96

Panasonic HDC-HS900

Panasonic's trio of prosumer camcorders, the hard-disk-based HDC-HS900 and flash-based TM900 and...

13 expert reviews | 29 user reviews

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#8
Panasonic HC-X900
alaScore 96

Panasonic HC-X900

Produces footage with fantastic colour reproduction, but it isn’t that different from last year’s...

8 expert reviews | 8 user reviews

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#9
Gopro HD HERO 2
alaScore 96

Gopro HD HERO 2

If you don't have the original HD Hero, this is certainly a little camera well worth considering...

8 expert reviews | 25 user reviews

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#10
JVC GC-PX10
alaScore 95

JVC GC-PX10

JVC's GC-PX10 is a camcorder, but you'd be forgiven if you mistook it for a digital camera.

14 expert reviews | 6 user reviews

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#11
Panasonic HDC-SD80
alaScore 95

Panasonic HDC-SD80

Panasonic’s HDC-SD80 is a good budget camcorder, offering decent image quality and a healthy...

13 expert reviews | 129 user reviews

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#12
Sony HDR CX130
alaScore 95

Sony HDR CX130

Recording to Sony Memory Stick Pro card or all varieties of SD for relative convenience, this...

11 expert reviews | 208 user reviews

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#13
Panasonic HDC-SDT750
alaScore 95

Panasonic HDC-SDT750

Whether viewed as the harbinger of a new era of creative 3D, or merely a gimmicky one-off, the...

42 expert reviews | 83 user reviews

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#14
Sony  HDR CX740
alaScore 94

Sony HDR CX740

It's hard to find fault with Sony's CX740. It's a five-star camcorder with an impressive number...

2 expert reviews

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#15
Canon LEGRIA HF R26
alaScore 94

Canon LEGRIA HF R26

Canon's LEGRIA HF R26 offers decent features and image quality for the money.

10 expert reviews | 53 user reviews

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#16
Canon Legria HF M41
alaScore 94

Canon Legria HF M41

An excellent camcorder offering great video quality, but a little on the pricey side

28 expert reviews | 125 user reviews

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#17
Samsung HMX-Q10
alaScore 94

Samsung HMX-Q10

Great for left-handed users but not as comforable to hold as some rivals models. However, the HD...

14 expert reviews | 147 user reviews

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#18
Kodak Playsport
alaScore 94

Kodak Playsport

After giving the Playsport a wipe down and connecting it to a PC, we found that you have to...

40 expert reviews | 777 user reviews

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#19
Panasonic HC-V700
alaScore 93

Panasonic HC-V700

A great single-sensor camcorder with an impressive specification and excellent image quality

5 expert reviews | 9 user reviews

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#20
Canon LEGRIA HF S21
alaScore 93

Canon LEGRIA HF S21

For enthusiasts who really want to push the limits of what you can achieve with a home video...

30 expert reviews | 74 user reviews

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#21
Sony NEX-VG20
alaScore 93

Sony NEX-VG20

The Sony NEX-VG20 is a good update of the VG10 that's not too far from perfect. Image quality is...

7 expert reviews | 21 user reviews

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#22
Sony HDR-PJ260
alaScore 93

Sony HDR-PJ260

The Sony Handycam PJ260 is a family camcorder with plenty of great features, as much in its...

3 expert reviews | 3 user reviews

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#23
Gopro HD HERO2 SURF Edition
alaScore 93

Gopro HD HERO2 SURF Edition

The GoPro HD Hero2 is easily the best GoPro camera yet, with the ruggedness and quality that...

5 expert reviews | 75 user reviews

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#24
Samsung HMX-W200
alaScore 93

Samsung HMX-W200

In many respects, Samsung's W200 is just another toughened, waterproof pocket Internet camcorder...

15 expert reviews | 61 user reviews

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#25
Kodak Playfull ZE1
alaScore 93

Kodak Playfull ZE1

If it wasn't for the strong results, we'd tell you to throw it out the window but with camcorders...

18 expert reviews | 140 user reviews

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