JVC GZ-HM650

261 reviews

Apr, 2024

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portability (21)
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size (5)
battery (5)

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viewfinder (2)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 261 reviews of JVC GZ-HM650. The average rating for this product is 4.1/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other Camcorders for all reviews. People really like the size and battery. The price and portability are also appreciated, but there are some less positive reviews about the viewfinder.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Camcorders the JVC GZ-HM650 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 87/100 = Very good quality.

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 15 user reviews of JVC GZ-HM650 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.3/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other Camcorders on Amazon.com. Reviewers are impressed by the image quality and battery. The price and portability also get good feedback, but many are negative about the viewfinder.

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100% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

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JVC Everio GZ-HM650 Digital Camcorder

The JVC Everio GZ-HM650's high 40x optical zoom and powerful image stabilization make it a great choice for distance recordings. Our consumer testers liked the easily accessible ports, ergonomic design, and automatic power on, and it's plenty compact...

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Expert review by : James Morris (trustedreviews.com)

JVC Everio GZ-HM650BEK

Is the Everio GZ-HM650BEK another capable budget camcorder from JVC?

Good low light performance ; Reasonable price ; 8GB flash memory built in

Limited manual controls ; Manual lens cover ; Digital image stabiliser

Footage is recorded to the 8GB of onboard flash memory or a removable SD card. The slot supports SDXC, so cards up to 64GB can be used. Considering that the internal memory on its own is enough for less than 45 minutes of footage at the top UXP quality...

Jul, 2012

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Expert review by : Gavin Stoker (techadvisor.co.uk)

JVC Everio GZ-HM650 First Look

The JVC Everio GZ-HM650 is a Full HD 1920 x 1,080 pixel camcorder features 8GB of internal memory, plus a slot for supplementary SD, SDHC or SDXC card. The former allows for six-and-a-half hours of footage in UXP mode, or 9,999 photos. Footage is...

Pros: Good value compared with similarly featured competitors; large 8GB internal memory and optional SD card slot; lightweight and portable; bright lensCons: Low noise of the zoom and operational adjustments picked up when filming; lens cover has to...

Aug, 2011

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Expert review by : Gavin Stoker (macworld.co.uk)

JVC Everio GZ-HM650 review

Providing the option of a large internal memory or removable SD card, the HM650 has all bases covered and is very portable

Good value compared with similarly featured competitors; large 8GB internal memory and optional SD card slot; lightweight and portable; bright lens

Low noise of the zoom and operational adjustments picked up when filming; lens cover has to be manually opened; small touch-screen icons

Aimed at a family audience, the JVC features common digital camera gizmos such as subject-recognising intelligent auto mode (with its own button), face recognition and smile-shot modes, while time lapse recording and the ability to add an animation...

Jul, 2011

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Consumer review (reevoo.com)

JVC GZ-HM650

Light weight and compact size. Full HD video and still pix = really good photos. Built in memory means that even if you forget or mislay the SD card you can still film. SDXC compatibility mean high volume cards can be used. Easy to use touch screen and...

No HDMI cable supplied so cannot link to HDTV without additional purchase (the suppliers of the camera didn't stock them!) Strap location means the Record button can be tricky to use for those with larger hands, although this is not really a big issue...

Feb, 2012

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Consumer review (reevoo.com)