Swivel lens allows for a wide array of shooting angles, Fun, lightweight design with three color options, Sharp 1440 x 1080 video

Jerky zoom, Blurry still photos, Lacks flip-out USB connector or HDMI output, No editing tools software

We've been eagerly awaiting Sony's first sub-$200 pocket camcorder, and the $169 MHS-PM1 Webbie HD sets itself apart from the competition with a higher resolution (1440 x 1080 to the competition's 720p), a swiveling lens, and a lightweight, colorful ...

Slim, lightweight design, Detailed 720p video with smooth zoom action, 8GB internal storage, Includes an HDMI cable

Relatively expensive, Video is dimmer than competitors', Audio consistently cuts out before the video ends, Onboard software doesn't run on Macs

As with the original Creative Vado, we feel that the $229 Vado HD bests its competitors in many categories-slimness, internal storage, and the inclusion of both an HDMI port and cable. Our 720p video showed an impressive amount of detail, however, the ...

Records bright, sharp 720p video at 60 fps, Compact, water-resistant design, Comes with an HDMI cable, Improved software now ships onboard camcorder

Weak battery life, Zoom looks jerky on-screen, No flip-out USB connector, Bundled software runs only on PCs

Kodak's weather-resistant Zx1 is the sleekest pocket camcorder we've seen lately. And the size, video quality, and $149 price tag will be a good match for some people. However, if budget permits and you don't mind carrying a larger device, the video ...

Very good video quality, Thin, sleek design, Responsive touch-sensitive controls, Intuitive, streamlined software

Still no memory card slot or digital still capability, Tiny LCD screen, Composite video output

Overall, we were impressed with the Mino HD's smooth 720p video. It performed well in a wide range of lighting conditions, always delivering pleasant, lifelike colors and loud-enough sound. Only in fast-paced action sequences-an ice-skating rink, for ...

This budget camcorder is a winner, thanks to its 720p video, still-photo capability, and expandable storage.

Records 720p HD video at 60 fps, Takes 3-MP still photos, Can accommodate SD Cards up to 32GB, Great price

No optical zoom or image stabilization, Short battery life, Editing software not included

In this area, the Kodak Zi6 falls short of the $179 Flip Mino. The Mino, which shoots VGA movies, was still kicking after days of shooting dozens of short movies

Lightweight, portable body, Long 37X optical zoom, Widescreen and standard aspect ratios

Important functions buried in menus, Image quality and stability not as good as competition

While its intuitive controls make it well suited for the future Kevin Smiths of the world, the Canon ZR950's video quality wasn't up to par with its nearest competitors, and stability issues kept its biggest asset-the optical zoom-from living up to ...

Excellent touchscreen interface, Thin, lightweight body, Impressive video quality, 1-megapixel still photos

Slightly underpowered 25X optical zoom, Requires Memory Stick flash cards

While both the Sony Handycam DCR-HC62 and JVC GR-D850 are almost equal in terms of video quality, the nearly $70 price difference between JVC's model and Sony's HC62 can be attributed to the latter's advanced LCD touchscreen. Consumers need to decide ...

Small and steady, the JVC GR-D850 is an affordable winner.

Widescreen and standard aspect ratio modes, Vivid LCD display works well in sunlight, Satisfying image quality and stability, Extra-long battery life

No viewfinder, VGA-quality still photos

With excellent ergonomics and endurance, and better video quality than more-expensive competitors, the JVC GR-D850 is a bargain at $229. While it may be a little bit bulkier, you-as well as everyone you show your vacation videos to-will appreciate the ...

This simple point-and-shoot camcorder does away with all the extras and lets users do what they really want: capture video.

Improved video quality, Extraordinarily simple operation, Easy video transfer and uploading to the Internet, Light, compact body design

No optical zoom, Small, low-resolution LCD display, No still-image capabilities

In this day and age, most user-generated video ends up as YouTube clips, a role for which the Flip Video Ultra is perfectly suited. It's low price, portability, strong software, and remarkably decent movie-making capabilities make this an ideal Web 2 ...

Lightweight and extremely versatile, the flash-based Canon Vixia HF100 is the future of high-definition camcorders.

Stunningly sharp video quality, Lightweight, portable, and easy to operate, Above-average 12X optical zoom, Records directly to SDHC memory cards

Jagged edges and lines visible in 60i video mode, SDHC Card, mini-HDMI cable not included

The battery provides about an hour of juice per charge, which is adequate but definitely less than HD camcorders such as the JVC Everio GZ-HD5, whose battery lasts 80 minutes-but adds quite a bit of bulk and weight. Canon recommends plugging the HF100 ...