Reviews for Best Budget Camcorders

"Two, the FS22 and the FS21, offer media options of internal flash memory and a card slot, along with a 1.07-megapixel CCD, and the return of a 48x Advanced Zoom (37x optical zoom...The three new camcorders will replace last year's models, the FS10, FS11, and FS100, and include several new features...The FS22, FS21, and FS200 are all equipped with a 1/6-inch CCD..." read more »

"Small and easy to use; bright and colourful recordings; software and cables included...Some video quality problems; more expensive than most...Last year we reviewed Creative's original Vado pocket camcorder and concluded that it was fine for fooling around and very easy to use, but unsurprisingly not up to the standards of more expensive devices...The Vado HD is pretty much as small, physically, as the original Vado, but this one has a lens that protrudes slightly..." read more »

"Record HD MP4 video and 5MP images with the MHC-CM1 Webbie HD™ camera...The Webbie HD™ camera features a large 2.5" LCD3 that swivels up to 270 degrees, letting you clearly and instantly see what you're filming from multiple positions...www.wigix.com/item/2138180/Sony-Camcorder-MHS-CM1-D">Sony Camcorder (MHS-CM1/D)</a></span><br /><span style="font-size:12px..." read more »

"Good video quality for its class; manual controls; small, comfortable design....No inputs; questionable YouTube friendliness; no optical image stabilization; thin grip strap....Even though the MS120 is compact, it's very comfortable to use and does look and feel nice, despite being entirely plastic...Photos are 640x480 and are typical quality for SD camcorders--good enough for the Web or very small prints...What is nice is that if you know the clip is destined..." read more »

"Was this video helpful to you...Flip Video Mino is the super-simple, super-portable camcorder that puts the power of video in your pocket...The remarkably slim yet powerful Flip Video Mino from Pure Digital Technologies raises the bar for high-quality, portable, and easy-to-use video..." read more »

"The Aiptek IS-DV2.4 functions like five devices in oneâ??a digital still camera, digital camcorder, MP3 player, voice recorder and data storage device...Equipped with a 5-megapixel CMOS sensor, the still image resolution of the IS-DV2.4 can be enhanced to 8-megapixels...Easily record 720 x 480 video clips at 30 frames per secondâ?? share them over the Internet by e-mail, post on Web pages or view on your PC or television..." read more »

"Aiptek?s MZ-DV is a hand held multi-functional media Player/video recorder which allows you to connect to your TV, VCR, or DVD player to record your favorite TV shows, Movies, video clips, pictures, audio recordings, and playback on the huge built-in 2.4-inch TFT color LCD or on your 60-inch TV...With the support of up to 4 GB SD card, the MZ-DV is the most convenient personal entertainment solution with exceptional value and features...Connect the camera to your TV/VCR/DVD player to record video clips, pictures, and audio recordings, and playback directly on the built-in 2.4" color LCD...The MZ-DV allows you to expand the memory capacity up to 4GB to record, snapshot, and listen to more songs..." read more »

"Look for a sharp LCD that's easy to see in bright light; adjustable screen brightness helps, too...Canon DC420 Digital Camcorder reviews - CNET Reviews...For full control over exposure, you'll need a camera that lets you manually set both the aperture and the shutter speed..." read more »

"Not only does the new Zi6 have a built-in full-sized USB port that pops out at the press of a button, it also shoots 720p video rather than the 640 x 480 resolution used by other contenders in this camcorder subgenre thus far...As if to signal its higher quality aspirations, the Zi6 is noticeably larger than the Flip Video Ultra or Vado...The Zi6 runs on a pair of AA batteries, but Kodak supplies two of its own Ni-MH cells in the box and a standalone charger, giving you the best of both worlds..." read more »

"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...The sound quality offered by the Zx1 was mostly good: it picked up voices off-camera and the squeak of sneakers on a basketball court twenty feet away...Like the Zi6, the Zx1 ships with two rechargeable AA batteries...The..." read more »