High Definition Camcorders from $150/$ 225.80

This are hd camcorders for all the social networking and blogging aficionados

Camcorder is a personal thing , too. It’s about how it feels to you when you hold it in your hand, You must shop around fot that deal that suits you and also check out which camcorder suits you best for the type of subject matter and memories you want to record. Here are the next lines of quality hd camcorders which come under the bracket affordable hd camcorders. This is the price range from $150/$ 225.80 to £180/$271.12 .

Samsung SMX-C20 Price = $150 / $225.80

Media Type – SD/SDHC

Quick Spec

SD/SDHC
2.7 –Inch LCD Screen
10 X Optical Zoom
1200x Digital zoom
1.9MP stills
No Night Shot
YouTube Upload
AV, USB 2.0

GOOD POINTS

Samsung SMX-C20 has the looks and is well designed.

BAD POINTS

It’s does not execute will under artificial light .

VERDICT

If you are a ambitious user then this camcorder not for you , if are into portable run and shoot this is a great camcorder . A cleverly angled lens looks after your joints, and the footage is impressive for standard def.

Sony MHS –PM5 – Price $160 / $240.95

Media Type – SD /SDHC

Quick Spec

SD/SDHC Card
2.4 Inch LCD Screen
270 degree swivel lens
4x digital zoom
Up to 5MP stills
Electronic Image stabillisation
No night shot
Weight: 130g with battery
AV, USB 2.0

GOOD POINTS

This camcorder is value for money , great colour performance , Engaging features

BAD POINTS

Passable video performance video performance could be ameliorate on, no HDMI output

VERDICT

Not a Camcorder for an ambitious user or dedicated memory keeper, but excellent for users into blogging, social networking and if you wish to be connected on the go

JVC Picsio GC-FM1 – Price $155 / $233.17

Media Type – SD/SDHC

Quick Spec

SD/SDHC Card
2 Inch LCD Screen
No optical zoom
4x digital zoom
Up to 8MP stills camera
Digital image stabillisation
No Night Shot
Mini HDMI, AV, USB 2.0 cables

GOOD POINTS

The JVC Picsio GC-FM1 is a fun to use camcorder , built in editing and one touch upload , ease of use, size .

BAD POINTS

Focus lens is fixed, the speaker is a little muffled, does not come with flip out USB

Verdict

These phone style camcorders can’t be judge with the likes of others camcorders here .

But this is one of the best in this category; it’ stylish, well made and to use.

Sanyo Xacti VPC – TH1 – Price $180/ $270.80

Media Type – SD/SDHC

Quick Spec

SD/SDHC card
3 inch LCD screen
30 x optical zoom
Up to 2MP stills camera
Optical image stabillisation
No Night Shot
HDMI, AV Comp, USB 2.0 Cables

GOOD POINTS

Good image quality , Sanyo Xacti VPC has a large flip out LCD screen , stylish design.

BAD POINTS

Clip on lens cap, no practical internal memory, annoying “helpful” voice.

Verdict

The Sanyo TH1 looks a little old – fashioned amongst the rest of the stylish Xacti range, but it does the job. For all you bird watcher this is a camcorder for you .

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