Reviews for Camcorders Under $400

"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 »

"THE Panasonic SDR-S26-K is an ultra-compact camcorder that records standard-definition video to removable SD memory cards...This makes the Panasonic SDR-S26 an excellent choice for outdoor shooters, as you’ll be able to get intimately close to distant objects without affecting the picture quality...It also comes packed with plenty of consumer-friendly features...We were less enthused with the SDR-S26-K’s Web Mode, however..." 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 »

"The DC410 and DC420 DVD camcorders are more similar to previous models, carrying over features like Advanced Zoom...The DC420 has the same size sensor with a larger pixel count (1.07-megapixel), which allows for a 48x Advanced Zoom (37x optical zoom...While there's no mic jack on the DC420, it does have a USB connection..." 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 customer service is terrible at sunlight sauna’s...I’ve used a standard micro USB to standard USB to charge it...Samsung SC-DX205 DVD Camcorder – $200 Shipped | GadgetReview..." 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 »