All Digital Camcorders

The Bottom Line: While it has its flaws and is a bit expensive, the ultrasimple Flip Video MinoHD produces impressive video for a camcorder of its size.

Specs: Camcorder, CMOS, Flash card, 3.3 oz

The Bottom Line: The JVC Everio GZ-MG730 produces acceptable standard-def video and good photos in bright light, but considering its price tag, it's ultimately disappointing.

Specs: Camcorder, CCD, 10 x, Hard disk drive, 11.8 oz

The Bottom Line: The JVC Everio GZ-MS100 is an average budget SD-card-based camcorder that's more attractive for its small design and relatively average video quality than its unique interface and one-touch uploads to YouTube.

Specs: Camcorder, CCD, 35 x, Flash card, 6.8 megapixels, 7.9 oz

The Bottom Line: The JVC Everio GZ-MS100 is an average budget SD-card-based camcorder that's more attractive for its small design and relatively average video quality than its unique interface and one-touch uploads to YouTube.

Specs: Camcorder, CCD, 35 x, Flash card, 7.9 oz

The Bottom Line: The JVC Everio GZ-MS100 is an average budget SD-card-based camcorder that's more attractive for its small design and relatively average video quality than its unique interface and one-touch uploads to YouTube.

Specs: Camcorder, CCD, 35 x, Flash card, 7.9 oz

The Bottom Line: The Panasonic SDR-SW20's only saving grace is its water-, shock-, and dust-proof body (and even those have limitations). Otherwise, there's no reason to buy this pocket camcorder.

Specs: Camcorder, CCD, 10 x, Flash card, 7.9 oz

The Bottom Line: The Panasonic SDR-SW20's only saving grace is its water-, shock-, and dust-proof body (and even those have limitations). Otherwise, there's no reason to buy this pocket camcorder.

Specs: Camcorder, CCD, 10 x, Flash card, 1.2 lbs

The Bottom Line: Like its cousin, the flash-based HF11, Canon's Vixia HG20 delivers excellent HD video quality and performance albeit in a slightly larger, heavier package. However, you do get more storage space and a lower price.

Specs: Camcorder, CMOS, 12 x, Flash card, Hard disk drive, 16.4 oz

The Bottom Line: If you don't want to, need to, or simply can't shell out a couple hundred dollars more for an HD camcorder, the Sony Handycam DCR-SR85 delivers decent SD video and copious recording time.

Specs: Camcorder, Advanced HAD CCD, 25 x, Hard disk drive, 12.7 oz

The Bottom Line: Like its sibling the HF10, Canon's flash-based Vixia HF11 delivers excellent HD video quality and performance in a tiny package. However, the HF11 delivers a bit more value for its lower price.

Specs: Camcorder, CMOS, 12, Flash card, 13.4 oz