Edit Static BlockThese camcorders are the high-fliers, the football captains of the camcorders world that, for whatever reason, have caught the eye of the public and held it. The ten camcorders on this list are the best sellers on Camcorder-HQ, and indeed are generally among the best money can buy. This isn’t a hard and fast rule, every once in a while an ultra-stylish yet terrible camcorder makes the cut, yet for the most part there are few surprises. Still, unless you place ultimate trust in your fellow consumers, check out our rating before making your purchase.
Take the shake out of 1920x1080 60p/24p Full HD video with Balanced Optical SteadyShot image stabilization in the HDRPJ710V Handycam camcorder. Enjoy ultra-stable video from its 10X Optical/17X extended digital… more
The EX-250 is exactly the same as the cheaper EX210, other than the inclusion of 16GB of internal flash memory. Key features include a 1.5 megapixel backlit CMOS sensor, 40x… more
Create stunningly beautiful 1920x1080p Full HD video with the Sony Handycam HDR-CX260V camcorder. Take the shake out of your movies with Optical SteadyShot image stabilization with Active Mode. Back-illuminated Exmor… more
A $50 upgrade over the E10 base model, the E200 features the same 40x optical zoom range and 1.5 megapixel backlit CMOS sensor, but adds a number of effects including… more
Sony's SX85 is a straightforward standard-definition camcorder, nothing more, nothing less. Some folks still prefer standard-def video cameras -- if they don't have an HDTV or a computer that can… more
Canon's mid-range HF R20 looks like a solid bet for affordable HD video. We gave a great rating to last year's HF R1x series, and this latest incarnation steps… more
The Kodak Playsport Zx5 is the world's first truly rugged pocket camcorder. It's the successor to the mega-successful Playsport Zx3 pocket camcorder, which shot stabilized 1080p video and was waterproof… more
The HM650 is one of JVC mid-range HD camcorders for 2011. As with most camcorders in this category, the HM650 shoots 1080p video in AVCHD format, but unlike most,… more
Canon's HF M41 looks like a powerful consumer camcorder for the money. It's built around the same sensor/processor combo as Canon's flagship HF G10, plus a similar lens. That's significant… more
The Kodak Playsport Zx3 gets an A+ from us. Not only is it among the best pocket camcorders on Earth, it's the best in the water, too. You could say… more
Samsung's standard-def F series has been popular over the past few years because a) the camcorders are cheap and b) they have huge zoom ranges. The F50 carries on that… more
