Top 10 DVD and HDD Camcorders
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Though they record in the same file format, the optical disk-based models we tested delivered better video quality for the price than competing hard-disk drive models.
PC World Staff
Bottom Line:
Dedicated buttons make DVD burning and file copying a breeze, and you get a microphone jack.For the high price, however, video quality was subpar.
PC World Rating:
79 (Good)
- 10X optical zoom
- 2.7-inch wide-aspect LCD screen
- Built-in video assist light
- 30GB hard drive, SD Card
- Price when reviewed: $900
- Last Rated: May 18, 2007
Bottom Line:
This three-CCD DVD-baased model has optical image stabilization, supports DVD-RAM, and comes with a microphone jack, but it lacks a full manual mode and a video light.
PC World Rating:
79 (Good)
- 10X optical zoom
- 2.7-inch wide-aspect LCD screen
- No video assist light
- Mini DVD-RAM/-R/-RW/-R DL, SD/SDHC Card
- Price when reviewed: $630
- Last Rated: May 18, 2007
Bottom Line:
This model delivers high video quality and has dedicated buttons for burning DVDs without a PC and for copying files to a computer. Photos were disappointing, however.
PC World Rating:
82 (Very Good)
- 32X optical zoom
- 2.7-inch wide-aspect LCD screen
- Built-in video assist light
- 30GB hard drive, SD Card
- Price when reviewed: $600
- Last Rated: May 17, 2007
Bottom Line:
The DC50 supplies optical image stabilization, top-notch image quality, and many specialized controls, though operation isn't always intuitive.
PC World Rating:
82 (Very Good)
- 10X optical zoom
- 2.7-inch wide-aspect LCD screen
- Built-in video assist light
- Mini DVD-R/-RW/-R DL, Mini SD Card
- Price when reviewed: $720
- Last Rated: May 17, 2007
Bottom Line:
This sturdy, well-designed model offers easy one-handed operation and a touch screen for menu navigation, but it lacks white-balance calibration.
PC World Rating:
84 (Very Good)
- 10X optical zoom
- 2.7-inch wide-aspect LCD touch screen
- Built-in video assist light
- Mini DVD-R/-RW/+RW/+R DL, Memory Stick Pro Duo card
- Price when reviewed: $630
- Last Rated: May 17, 2007
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