Best pocket camcorders

Our favourite pocket-sized digital camcorders

The pocket camcorder market has exploded in recent years, with popular models like the Flip Mino and Vado HD helping to usher in a new era of video. Perfect for bloggers and casual shooters, these pocket camcorders offer an affordable, ultra-portable alternative to a traditional video camera. Some of the following products also come from leading camcorder manufacturers, including Sony and Panasonic. All of the pocket camcorders featured on this list record video in high-definition.

To read our full, in-depth review, click on the model name of each camcorder.

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4 / 10
Cisco Flip MinoHD (2nd generation)

The second-generation Flip MinoHD is the sexiest and most solidly built pocket camcorder we've seen yet, and it backs those refinements up with very good video quality. Highly recommended.

  • Review Date:
  • Reviewer:
  • Manufacturer:
  • 20th Oct., 2009
  • Tim Moynihan
  • Cisco
  • Rating:
  • Price:
  • 4.25
  • $ 299.00
  • Pros:
  • Best-in-class low-light performance, outstanding build quality and design, extra 4GB of memory
  • Cons:
  • No still-photo capture, no removable storage or battery, minor imaging issues in optimum conditions

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