Camcorders News & Reviews

GoPro Hero3 Black Edition Review

The GoPro Hero3 Black Edition delivers outstanding video quality and features like 4K that you won’t find anywhere else. (4 out of 5) Editor’s Choice Pros Excellent video quality Versatile shooting...
Sony Action Cam Review

The Sony Action Cam is one of the most affordable action cameras you can get, and while it’s capable of shooting decent looking video at 1080p60, its video quality just isn’t...
Drift Innovation HD Ghost Review

The Drift Innovation HD Ghost is a unique action camera with a rotating lens, but while video quality is good you can get better in this price range. (3.5 out of...
Samsung HMX-QF30 Review

The QF30 is for those looking for an affordable solution and who are willing to overlook some quirks and average video quality, but keep your expectations low (6 out of 10)...
Panasonic HX-WA3 Review

Waterproof, sand-proof and with Full HD recording, the Panasonic HX-WA3 camcorder is basically made for holidays. You don’t get a lot of these kinds of pistol-style camcorders these days, but Panasonic...
JVC GZ-VX815 HD Everio Camcorder Review

There are some slight blemishes, but the image quality and features of this highly compact camcorder more than make up for them. (8 out of 10) Pros High-definition 1080/60p video recording...
Sony Handycam HDR-PJ430V Review

Sony’s latest gen Handycam captures gorgeous HD video and JPEG stills, and it can also project your video for larger audiences right from the camera. (8 out of 10) Pros Excellent...
Sony NEX-FS700 4K Camcorder

Sony announced the NEX-FS700 4K production NXCAM camcorder, featuring a superior Super35mm CMOS sensor, super slow-motion capability and an interchangeable E-mount lens system. The NEX-FS700 is also supplied with the SEL...
Canon VIXIA HF G30 Camcorder

Canon just announced a new flagship camcorder, the VIXIA HF G30 camcorder, which features a powerful 20x Genuine Canon HD Video Lens, MP4 recording, and built-in Wi-Fi capability with dual band...
Contour Roam2 Review

For basic POV filming the ROAM2 passes the test, although there isn’t any standout feature to set it apart from the rapidly expanding choices for compact, mountable video cameras. (7.5 out...
Panasonic HC-V720 Review

When we looked at the Panasonic HC-V700 last year, it was obvious that the problem for camcorder makers at the moment is the same one that affects low-priced compact camera...
Liquid Image Ego HD + Wi-Fi Review

When you mention action cameras, everyone automatically thinks of GoPro. And while the GoPro Hero 3 is no slouch, the silver edition is a whopping $299.99. The higher end Black...
GoPro HERO3: Black Edition Review

GoPro remains at the pinnacle of sports-oriented compact video cameras. Watch any broadcast of a daredevil stunts show or extreme sport and you will doubtless spot a little box attached...
JVC GC-XA1 Review

Overall, the JVC GC-XA1 is a rugged, lightweight, and good-quality HD POV camcorder. Like its namesake, you just might get addicted to using it. (7 out of 10) Pros Good high-def...
Ion Air Pro 2 Review

Ion’s second action cam takes great video and has a robust iOS app, but its mounting options could be better. (3.5 out of 5) Ion looks to crash the action camera...
Pivothead Recon Black Jet Review

The Pivothead Recon Black Jet combines an action camera and sunglasses into one device. (3 out of 5) The issue with most action cams is that, however small they are, they’re...
Looxcie HD Explore Review

The Looxcie HD is a flexible, full-featured action camera you can wear on your hat, helmet, or handlebars. (4 out of 5) Pros Good video quality Smooth 720p 60fps video Feature-loaded...
MeCam Review

The MeCam wearable video camera is a fun novelty that won’t disappoint as long as you remember that’s all it is, and nothing more. (3 out of 5) Pros Very inexpensive...
Optrix XD5 Rugged Camera System for iPhone 5

Transforms an iPhone 5 into an Incredibly Tough Action Video Camera System Optrix introduced the XD5, the first ultra-rugged, camera optimizing system for iPhone 5 that enables sports enthusiasts to record wide-angle...
Liquid Image Apex HD + WiFi Camera Goggles Review

Head to any ski resort and you’re bound to see skiers rocking any manner of action cams. While some see this trend as yet more narcissism, a way to show...