JVC Everio GZ-MG57 review

It performs adequately, but that's about it. As you'd expect from a hard-disk-based model, it starts up relatively quickly. But it doesn't seem to be able to remember the date and time, which costs it some points for efficiency. Autofocus operates just a hair too slow, taking a critical moment to really lock on the subject, and the zoom switch doesn't feel like it has enough play to comfortably cover the 15X zoom range.

When it lacked competition, the JVC Everio GZ-MG57 might have merited a salutary recommendation. But in its price range, the Sony Handycam DCR-SR40 is really the better choice now.