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JVC Everio GZ-MG 21

JVC Everio GZ-MG 21
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alaScore 76

292 reviews

Apr, 2024

alaTest has collected and analyzed 292 reviews of JVC Everio GZ-MG 21. The average rating for this product is 3.8/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other Camcorders for all reviews. People really like the design and price. The size and portability also get good feedback. There are some negative reviews about the viewfinder and battery. Opinions are divided on the image quality.

usability, portability, size, price, design

battery, viewfinder

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Camcorders the JVC Everio GZ-MG 21 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 76/100 = Good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for JVC Everio GZ-MG 21

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 158 user reviews of JVC Everio GZ-MG 21 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.7/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other Camcorders on Amazon.com. Reviewers really like the design and zoom. The price and portability also get good feedback. There are some less positive opinions about the durability and image quality.

usability, portability, price, zoom, design

image quality, durability

81% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Expert review by : Will Greenwald (cnet.com)

main content

 

JVC Everio GZ-MG21

Light and tiny; many hours of recording time.

Poor video quality; awkward control scheme; image stabilization is a joke; not for big hands.

The JVC GZ-MG21 is a nice idea, but its poor video quality and irritating control scheme make conventional camcorders seem a lot more appealing.

May, 2006
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Expert review by : About.com (about.com)

JVC Everio-G GZ-MG21 Hard Drive Digital Camcorder Review

 

No Viewfinder I am always a huge advocate of using the viewfinder on your camcorder. Viewfinders cut down on battery power, and can make it easier to see what you’re recording in bright light situations. The GZ-MG21 does not have a viewfinder, making...

May, 2008
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Expert review by : Will Greenwald (cnet.co.uk)

JVC Everio GZ-MG21 review

 

main content Hard drive camcorders seem like a great idea. A tiny hard drive in a small camcorder case can record hours upon hours of video without having to switch out a tape or a DVD. Unfortunately, JVC's execution falls short; just like its nearly...

Light and tiny; many hours of recording time.

Poor video quality; awkward control scheme; image stabilization is a joke; not for big hands.

The JVC GZ-MG21 is a nice idea, but its poor video quality and irritating control scheme make conventional camcorders seem a lot more appealing.

May, 2006
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Expert review by : Which? (which.co.uk)

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Jan, 2008
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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Was still broke

 

I am sending back to newegg for a replacement. I will report back on how this goes.

Did not work

When I got this camera it would not charge the battery. I called JVC and they it needs sent back to them to be fixed

Jul, 2007
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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Lowest Price Ever

 

Am loving it - maybe am gonnna buy 1 more for my relatives :-D

I just got it today , i try on it rite out from work ... picture was fine video was super

the remote had scrash on it and no battery for the remote and other was in good condiction

Jun, 2007
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Consumer review (shopping.com)

My cold weather camcorder

 

First, let me preface this review by telling you why I went looking to buy a new camcorder in the first place.

small, good quality recording, good price, doesn't freeze up in cold environments

not terribly intuitive, provided software is useless

Jul, 2008
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Consumer review (epinions.com)

My cold weather camcorder

 

First, let me preface this review by telling you why I went looking to buy a new camcorder in the first place. My son is a figure skater...a very good figure skater. I am at the arena a lot (and I really mean A LOT!!). Dad can't be there most of ...

small, good quality recording, good price, doesn't freeze up in cold environments

not terribly intuitive, provided software is useless

Jul, 2008
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Consumer review (shopping.com)

Dubious Video Quality

 

Because of it's cheap price (then) for new technology, I impulsively bought it. Which I should have known better.

Small

HDD drive. HDD compression

Jan, 2008
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Consumer review (epinions.com)

Dubious Video Quality

 

Because of it's cheap price (then) for new technology, I impulsively bought it. Which I should have known better. When buying a camcorder make sure you have the biggest lens. The biggest chip or CCD. And watch out for compression of how that info ...

Small

HDD drive. HDD compression

Jan, 2008
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