Canon's new HF11 looks pretty much like any other recent HD camcorder at first glance. Check the specifications more closely and you'll appreciate just how significant this impressive new AVCHD model really is. For a start, it has no moving parts: it ...

The state of the art. Flexible storage, superb full HD video and all the inputs and outputs you need - at a price.

The recent wave of affordable, tapeless HD camcorders has been very welcome, but somewhat lacking in features for video users previously accustomed to such things as manual focus rings, microphone inputs, dedicated outputs and viewfinders. Panasonic's ...

The definitive high definition camera? A serious camera at an accessible price.

in its cost (around £50), because no storage is included in the box

Shooting made simple. Refreshing design and good picture quality for both video and stills.

As its military styling suggests, the aptly named Action Cam can endure extreme heat, shocks and underwater use. Adrenaline junkies can fix it to their helmet or handlebars with confidence that it'll cope with intense physical activity as well as they ...

Your very own instant replay. A basic but very usable semi-rugged camcorder at a reasonable price.

The HD1000 is the largest model in the Xacti range, and the most expensive, with a bigger lens and body than its smaller cousin, the HD700. It's still smaller than most camcorders, though, and its relative bulk comes with some benefits. The larger ...

Are you feeling lucky? Pistol grip design makes this a fun and easy camcorder to use.

While some manufacturers are experimenting with innovative shapes and ergonomics, Canon has stuck steadfastly to the tried-and-tested camcorder design with the HF10. It may be closely modelled on hundreds of models that have gone before, but inside it ...

Keep your memories in high definition. A great all-round video camera with excellent picture quality.

Sony's new camcorder takes portability about as far as it can go while still shooting high definition. It's tiny - about the same size as a compact stills camera - so you can slip it in your pocket rather than having to decide whether to cart your bag ...

Say hello to my little friend. A truly tiny camcorder with few compromises.

The Flip is the rebellious toddler of the camcorder world. It's spawned a new category of budget MPEG-4 video cameras that, while not intended to replace a more expensive digital camcorder, still provide quality far superior to that of a mobile phone. ...

This is not a toy. An MPEG-4 video camera that lives up to the hype.

The latest HD camcorders are fantastic pieces of kit, but overkill if you just want to capture video quickly on the move. For a lot less money, the Vado is one of a growing number of budget MPEG-4 video cameras that record clips you can easily upload ...

It almost seems too easy. A good MPEG-4 camera, narrowly outperformed by the pricier Flip.

If you've been keeping an eye on the camcorder market, you'll know tape and disks are conceding to models that record high quality video onto memory cards. Panasonic started the ball rolling 18 months ago with the SD1, which used a new format called ...

Small camera, big picture. Great features, superb quality, ideal for newcomers to HD.