Best pocket camcorders
- — 07 October, 2010 16:14
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.
7 / 10
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Toshiba Camileo S20
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Panasonic HM-TA1
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Creative Vado HD
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Cisco Flip MinoHD (2nd generation)
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Kodak ZI8 HD
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Memorex MyVideo HD
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Sony HDR-TG5
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Cisco SlideHD
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Sony Webbie HD MHS-PM1
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Medion Life E47000
The Sony HDR-TG5 is a minor evolution of the TG1 that adds some useful features but addresses none of its predecessor’s faults. Nevertheless, if you can get used to the unconventional shape it won’t disappoint.
- Review Date:
- Reviewer:
- Manufacturer:
- 20th Aug., 2009
- Chris Jager
- Sony
- Rating:
- Price:
- $ 1,499.00
- Pros:
- Beautiful titanium casing, highly compact, intelligent Easy mode, inbuilt GPS
- Cons:
- Below average low-light performance, too similar to HDR-TG1, unconventional shape won’t please everyone
