Best Digital Camcorder Comparison 2011-2012

Compare the major features of the best top-rated HD and SD camcorders for 2011-2012 in the comparison matrix below. To get more information on a particular camcorder, just click on the picture or the link above it. See our Camcorder Buying Guide for advice on buying digital camcorders and getting the best camcorder for the money.

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CAMCORDER MODEL	Recording Method	CCD Size/Type	LCD Size + Resolution	Optical Zoom	Still Pictures	Manual Focus	Special Features
Panasonic TM900K NEW for 2011 4.5 stars rating	32GB DUAL FLASH MEMORY	1/4.1-inch x3 3MOS Imagers High Definition 1080p @ 60fps (max)	3.5 inch LCD 460,800 pixels Viewfinder: 263,000 pixels 3D Recording with optional 3D lens	12x optical zoom Hybrid OPTICAL Image Stabilization	14.2 megapixel still images + Built-in flash	Yes + Manual Focus Ring	(Click for Reviews) New for 2011. 32GB + SDHC/SDXC Memory Card Slot, Full 1080p video up to 60fps. Electronic Viewfinder. 3D with optional lens. Manual controls & focus ring. Wide Angle fast f1.5-f2.8 lens. 35mm lens equivalent range: 35.0-420mm. Time lapse recording. 14.2 megapixel stills. Microphone and Headphone Jacks. Accessory shoe (for accessories). Wireless Remote. Dimensions: 2.6" x 2.83" x 5.75" (0.87 lbs.)
CANON HFS20 NEW for 2010 4.5 stars rating	32GB DUAL FLASH MEMORY	1/2.6-inch CMOS Imager High Definition	3.5 inch LCD 922,000 pixels	10x optical zoom SuperRange OPTICAL Image Stabilization	8 megapixel still images + Built-in flash	Yes	(Click for Reviews) New for 2010. 32GB + Dual SDHC Memory Card Slots, Touch and Track Feature, Advanced OIS, Records to SDHC cards or 32GB memory at Full HD 1920 x 1080 High Definition. AVCHD compression at 24mbps. DIGIC DV III processor. Native 24p Cinema mode, 30p progressive mode. Component video, Microphone Terminal with Manual Audio Level Control. Mini Advanced accessory shoe (for accessories). Wireless Remote. Dimensions: 3.0" x 2.9" x 5.5" (17 ounces).
SONY HDR-CX560V NEW for 2011 4.5 stars rating	64GB DUAL FLASH MEMORY	1/2.88-inch Exmor CMOS High Definition	3.0 inch LCD 921,000 pixels	10x optical zoom Wide Angle Super Steadyshot OPTICAL Image Stabilization	12 megapixel still images + Built-in flash	Yes	(Click for Reviews) New for 2011. High definition. Large 64GB Flash Drive. Wide angle 10x Zoom Lens. AVCHD compression (24mbps). Face detection. Built in GPS to tag photos and video. Smile Shutter. Component video, HDMI, Active Interface Shoe (add optional accessories). 60fps HD movie mode.* Memory stick/SDHC Card Slot. Dedicated microphone and headphone jacks. Wireless Remote. Dimensions: 2.5" x 2.75" x 5.37" (13 ounces)
CANON HFS30 NEW for 2011 4.5 stars rating	32GB DUAL FLASH MEMORY	1/2.6-inch CMOS Imager High Definition	3.5 inch LCD 922,000 pixels Viewfinder: 123,000 pixels	10x optical zoom SuperRange OPTICAL Image Stabilization	8 megapixel still images + Built-in flash	Yes	(Click for Reviews) New for 2011. 32GB + Dual SDHC Memory Card Slots, Touch and Track Feature, Advanced OIS, Color Viewfinder, Records to SDHC cards or 32GB memory at Full HD 1920 x 1080 (1080p) High Definition. AVCHD compression at 24mbps. DIGIC DV III processor. Native 24p Cinema mode, 30p progressive mode. Component video, Microphone Terminal with Manual Audio Level Control. Mini Advanced accessory shoe (for accessories). Wireless Remote. Dimensions: 3.0" x 2.9" x 5.8" (17 ounces).
SONY HDR-XR550V NEW for 2010 4.5 stars rating	240GB HDD Drive	1/2.88-inch Exmor CMOS High Definition	3.5 inch LCD 921,000 pixels	10x optical zoom Wide Angle Super Steadyshot OPTICAL Image Stabilization	12 megapixel still images + Built-in flash	Yes	(Click for Reviews) New for 2010. High definition. Huge 240GB Hard Drive. Wide angle 10x Zoom Lens. AVCHD compression (24mbps). Face detection. Built in GPS to tag photos and video. Smile Shutter. Component video, HDMI, Active Interface Shoe (add optional accessories). Memory stick/SDHC Card Slot. Dedicated microphone and headphone jacks. Wireless Remote.* Dimensions: 2 7/8" x 3" x 5 3/4" (20 oz).
CANON HF G10 NEW for 2011 4.5 stars rating	64GB DUAL FLASH MEMORY	1/3-inch HD CMOS 1920x1080 Imager High Definition	3.5 inch LCD 922,000 pixels	10x optical zoom SuperRange OPTICAL Image Stabilization	2 megapixel still images + Built-in flash	Yes + Manual Focus Ring	(Click for Reviews) New for 2011. Built-in 32GB flash drive + Dual SDHC/SDXC Memory Card Slots, Touch and Track Feature, Advanced OIS, Full HD 1920 x 1080. AVCHD compression at 24mbps. DIGIC DV III processor. Native 24p Cinema mode, 30p progressive mode. Color Viewfinder. Component video, HDMI, Microphone Terminal with Manual Audio Level Control. Instant AF. Manual Features. Mini Advanced accessory shoe (for accessories). Includes lens hood. Wireless Remote. Dimensions: 3.0" x 3.1" x 5.9" (1.3 lbs).
CANON HV40 NEW for 2009 4.5 stars rating	MiniDV Tape	1/2.7-inch CMOS Imager High Definition	2.7 inch LCD 211,000 pixels	10x optical zoom OPTICAL Image Stabilization	3.1 megapixel still images + Built-in flash +Built-in video light	Yes	(Click for Reviews) Takes videos in high definition (1080i). HDV compression. 24p Cinema mode, 30p progressive mode. Component video, HDMI, microphone and headphone jacks. Advanced accessory shoe (add optional accessories). Wireless Remote. Video light. Dimensions: 3.5" x 3.2" x 5.4" (1.2 lbs.)
CAMCORDERS UNDER $500
Panasonic HDC-TM90K NEW for 2011 4.5 stars rating	16GB DUAL FLASH MEMORY	1/4.1-inch MOS High Definition	3.0 inch LCD 230,400 pixels 3D Recording with optional 3D lens	21x optical zoom Optical Image Stabilization 28mm Wide Angle Lens	5 megapixel still images	Yes	(Click for Reviews) Super Compact. 28mm wide-angle lens. High definition (1080p) 1920 x 1080 @ 60fps. 16GB built-in memory. AVCHD compression. 25x zoom. Face recognition. Component video, HDMI. SD/SDHC/SDXC memory card slot. Video light. 28Mbps bit rate. 2-ch Stereo. Wireless Remote. Dimensions: 1.99" x 2.48" x 4.67" (9.1 oz).
Panasonic HDC-SD90K NEW for 2011 4.5 stars rating	FLASH MEMORY	1/4.1-inch MOS High Definition	3.0 inch LCD 230,400 pixels 3D Recording with optional 3D lens	21x optical zoom Optical Image Stabilization 28mm Wide Angle Lens	5 megapixel still images	Yes	(Click for Reviews) Super Compact. 28mm wide-angle lens. High definition (1080p) 1920 x 1080 @ 60fps. AVCHD compression. 25x zoom. Face recognition. Component video, HDMI. SD/SDHC/SDXC memory card slot. Video light. 28Mbps bit rate. 2-ch Stereo. Wireless Remote. Dimensions: 1.99" x 2.48" x 4.67" (9.1 oz).
SONY HDR-CX160 NEW for 2011 4.5 stars rating	16GB DUAL FLASH MEMORY	1/4-inch Exmor CMOS High Definition	3.0 inch LCD 230,000 pixels	25x optical zoom Steadyshot Image Stabilization	3.1 megapixel still images	Yes	(Click for Reviews) Super Compact. 1920x1080 FULL HD @ 60fps. 16GB built-in memory. AVCHD compression. 30x optical zoom. Face detection. Smile Shutter. Back-illuminated "Exmor R" CMOS sensor. Component video, HDMI. Built-in LED Light. Media Card Slot. Wireless Remote. Dimensions: 2.2" x 2.1" x 4.5" (8.8 oz).
BEST PROFESSIONAL CAMCORDERS
Canon Pro XA10 5 stars rating	64GB Dual Flash Memory	Native 1/3-inch 1920 x 1080 CMOS Image Sensor High Definition	3.5 inch LCD 922,000 pixels Viewfinder: 269,000 pixels	10x optical zoom Super Range OPTICAL Image Stabilization	2 megapixel still images	Yes + Manual Focus Ring	(Click for Reviews) Professional grade high definition camcorder captures HD video at full 1920x1080. Super compact size. True 24p native recording. Also 60i, PF30, PF24. Infrared Night Vision. 2 built-in XLR terminals. Manual controls. Records to built-in 64GB flash drive or to SDHC/SDXC memory cards. Twin memory card slots. (Lens 30.4mm - 304mm equivalent). Waveform monitor, Instant AF. Dimensions: 3.0" x 3.0" x 6.3" (body) (1.8 lbs.)
Canon XH A1S 5 stars rating	MiniDV Tape	3-CCD Three 1/3-inch Native 16:9 CCDs High Definition	2.8 inch LCD 207,000 pixels Viewfinder: 269,000 pixels	20x optical zoom Super Range OPTICAL Image Stabilization	2 megapixel still images	Yes + Manual Focus Ring	(Click for Reviews) Professional grade high definition HDV camcorder captures true 1080 high-definition resolution video at 60i, 30F or 24F frame rates. (1440 x 1080). "L" series lens (32.5mm - 650mm equivalent). 2 built-in XLR terminals. SD memory card slot. Manual iris ring. Wireless controller. Dimensions: 6.4" x 7.4" x 13.8" (5.2 lbs.)
Sony Professional FX7 5 stars rating	MiniDV Tape	Three 1/4-inch ClearVID CMOS Sensors High Definition	3.5 inch LCD 211,000 pixels Viewfinder: 252,000 pixels	20x optical zoom Super Steadyshot Optical Image Stabilization	1.2 megapixel still images	Yes + Manual Focus Ring	(Click for Reviews) Takes videos in high definition (1080i). HDV Recording Format. Professional Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T lens. Cineframe (24fps). Many manual features. Microphone and Headphone Jacks. Wireless Remote. USB & IEEE1394 interface (firewire). Dimensions: 5 3/4 x 6 1/4 x 12 3/4 inches (3 lbs. 10 ounces).
Panasonic Pro AG-HMC150 4.5 stars rating	FLASH MEMORY Uses SDHC Cards	3-CCD Three 1/3-inch progressive CCD Imagers High Definition	3.5 inch LCD 210,000 pixels Viewfinder: 235,000 pixels	13x optical zoom OPTICAL Image Stabilization	N/A	Yes + Manual Focus Ring	(Click for Reviews) High Definition (many formats supported including 24p), Professional XLR audio input, Records AVCHD to SDHC Memory Cards, SMPTE Time-Code Generator/Reader, HDMI out, Component Out, External Time Code Link, USB 2.0, Remote control connection for Zoom, Focus, Iris. Cinelike Gamma & DRS Dynamic Range Stretch. External Time Code Link. Leica wide angle 28mm (35mm equivalent) 13x zoom lens. Wireless Remote. Dimensions: 6.5" x 6.1" x 15.6" (3.7 lbs.)
Sony Professional HVR-A1U 5 stars rating	MiniDV Tape	1/3-inch CMOS sensor High Definition	2.7 inch LCD 123,000 pixels Viewfinder: 252,000 pixels	10x optical zoom Super Steadyshot Digital Image Stabilization	3.0 megapixel still images	Yes + Manual Focus Ring	(Click for Reviews) Portable and small in size. Takes videos in high definition (1080i, 720p). HDV Recording Format. Cineframe (24fps). Many manual features. Microphone and Headphone Jacks. XLR audio input. Wireless Remote. USB & IEEE1394 interface (firewire). Dimensions: 3.5" x 4.1" x 12.38" (1 lb. 7 ounces).
Panasonic Pro AG-DVX100B 4.5 stars rating	MiniDV Tape	3-CCD Three 1/3-inch progressive CCD Imagers Standard Definition	3.5 inch LCD 210,000 pixels Viewfinder: 235,000 pixels	10x optical zoom OPTICAL Image Stabilization	N/A	Yes + Manual Focus Ring	(Click for Reviews) Used for Movie and TV production. Takes videos in standard definition. Microphone, Headphone, Cam Remote, and Iris Jacks. Cinema-style 480p/24fps, and 480p/30fps. First DV camera-recorder to allow camera to camera time code synchronization. Wide-angle zoom lens. Wireless Remote. IEEE1394 interface (firewire). Dimensions: 5-1/2" x 6-5/16" x 14-3/8" (4.19 lbs.)

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