Camcorders

Updated: 22-05-2013 15:18
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#1
alaScore 100

Panasonic HC-X900

The HC-X900 produces beautifully detailed video that's at least as sharp as the competition. It...

25 expert reviews | 71 user reviews

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#2
alaScore 99

Contour+2

Click to EnlargeOf the wearable cameras we've tested, the Contour+2 is the most well-rounded...

7 expert reviews | 2 user reviews

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#3
alaScore 99

Canon Legria HF M52

The Canon LEGRIA HF M52 blends of high-end video performance with excellent connectivity.

14 expert reviews | 12 user reviews

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#4
alaScore 98

Canon Legria/Vixia HF G10

Handheld shooting never looked so professional

28 expert reviews | 145 user reviews

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#5
alaScore 98

GoPro Hero 3

Go anywhere, attach anyhow, shoot anything

13 expert reviews | 380 user reviews

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#6
alaScore 97

Canon Legria HF R48

Great picture quality, useful Wi-Fi functions and a good price make the HF R48 a Best Buy

2 expert reviews

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#7
alaScore 97

Sony NEX-VG20

Given the price of other large-sensor, interchangeable-lens systems, the NEX-VG20 offers...

13 expert reviews | 61 user reviews

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#8
alaScore 97

Gopro HD HERO 2

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

20 expert reviews | 39 user reviews

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#9
alaScore 96

Panasonic HC-X920

A great update to an already excellent camcorder - with Wi-Fi, improved image quality and...

2 expert reviews

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#10
alaScore 96

Sony HDR-TD20

This is a great 3D camcorder with lots of connectivity and a magnificent touchscreen monitor

6 expert reviews | 24 user reviews

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#11
alaScore 96

Panasonic HDC-TM900

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

24 expert reviews | 170 user reviews

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#12
alaScore 96

HERO3: Black Edition Camera Surf Kit KlT SAVlNGS

Supplied is a range of mounts, fasteners and adhesive pads. Our's came with the ‘Adventure Kit’...

3 expert reviews | 9 user reviews

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#13
alaScore 96

HC-X900K 3D Ready Full HD Camcorder with Basic Accessories B&H Kit KlT SAVlNGS

This Panasonic X900 series camcorder is less portable than others, but it combines high quality...

2 expert reviews

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#14
alaScore 95

GOPRO HD HERO3 SILVER Edition

GoPro HD Hero 3 Silver Edition review – intro GoPro has been leading the field in action cameras...

2 expert reviews

#15
alaScore 95

Panasonic HDC-HS900

With a gigantic hard drive, full manual controls and the ability to shoot in 3D (should you ever...

16 expert reviews | 33 user reviews

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#16
alaScore 95

Panasonic HC-X800

The Panasonic HC-X800 shoots great video, but it loses a lot of the features that made the X900...

5 expert reviews | 14 user reviews

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#17
alaScore 95

Panasonic HC-V700

The Panasonic HC-V700 isn't a bad camera by any means, but we were a little disappointed by its...

8 expert reviews | 89 user reviews

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#18
alaScore 95

JVC Everio GS-TD1

JVC's GS-TD1 finally unlocks the true potential of 3D movie making

28 expert reviews | 23 user reviews

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#19
alaScore 95

Sony HDR-TD10

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

20 expert reviews | 119 user reviews

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#20
alaScore 94

Panasonic HDC-SD90

The key to producing a decent 3D camcorder is to make sure that, first and foremost, it is a...

20 expert reviews | 127 user reviews

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#21
alaScore 94

Panasonic HC-V500

A step up from last year's HDC-SD80, especially in low light, but overall image quality from the...

6 expert reviews | 83 user reviews

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#22
alaScore 94

Panasonic HC-V700M

The Panasonic HC-V700M lacks some of the useful Wi-Fi features found on competing consumer...

3 expert reviews

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#23
alaScore 94

Sony HDR CX130

Available in red or black, this is a good mid-price option, even if detail isn’t as sharp as...

13 expert reviews | 261 user reviews

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#24
alaScore 94

Sony HDR-PJ260

If you're keen on the idea of a projector, then this is the camcorder for you. But if you're not...

7 expert reviews | 46 user reviews

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#25
alaScore 94

Panasonic HDC-SDT750

Panasonic's debut consumer 3D camcorder is far more than a gimmick

41 expert reviews | 126 user reviews

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