Best cheap camcorders for Christmas

The best digital video camcorder deals under $300 from Sony, Panasonic, Kodak and more

Once upon a time, video cameras were a very expensive investment; especially if you wanted a high-definition model. These days, you can snap up a Full HD camcorder for under $200. Naturally, these budget models lack the advanced features and imaging capabilites of their premium stable mates, but they remain capable of taking great looking video. They are also a lot more beginner-friendly. In no particular order, here are the Top 10 budget-level camcorders currently available on store shelves. All models are under $300 and some even come from leading brands like Sony and Panasonic.

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Memorex MyVideo HD

The Memorex MyVideo HD pocket camcorder won't bowl you over with its performance or build quality, but its feature set is a good value for the price.

  • Review Date:
  • Reviewer:
  • Manufacturer:
  • 11th Nov., 2009
  • Tim Moynihan
  • Memorex
  • Rating:
  • Price:
  • 4.00
  • $ 129.99
  • Pros:
  • Good range of features for the price, good video and stills in bright light
  • Cons:
  • Plasticky build and ho-hum design, grainy footage in low light

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