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Camcorders between $250 and $500

In this price range, camcorders tend to have more options—longer zooms, higher resolution, better sound, more options for recording media. While you'll not see professional quality recordings, if you want more, this is the price range for you.

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A
HQ Grade: A
A is outstanding and exceptional, rated in the top 10% of camcorders.
B means they are good, with some standout features.
C means they are mediocre, and probably more trouble than they are worth.
D & F mean they are absolutely awful or old. Avoid at all costs.
JVC Everio GZ-MG630

Standard definition camcorder; 60GB internal hard drive storage; Micro SD/SDHC card slot; Laser-touch operation; 1/6-inch CCD sensor; 40x dynamic zoom....

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Starting at $341.96
from 21 stores Check Best Offers
A
HQ Grade: A
A is outstanding and exceptional, rated in the top 10% of camcorders.
B means they are good, with some standout features.
C means they are mediocre, and probably more trouble than they are worth.
D & F mean they are absolutely awful or old. Avoid at all costs.
Sony Handycam DCR-DVD850

16GB flash memory storage; 60x optical/2000x digital zoom ; Professional Carl Zeiss Vaio-Tessar zoom lens ; Dolby Digital 5.1ch recording with built-in zoom microphone ; SteadyShot image stabilization 1/8-inch HAD CCD image sensor 2.7-inch rotating touch LCD display ; Hybrid Plus recording to DVD, flash memory, or Memory Stick Duo....

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Starting at $359.00
from 16 stores Check Best Offers
A
HQ Grade: A
A is outstanding and exceptional, rated in the top 10% of camcorders.
B means they are good, with some standout features.
C means they are mediocre, and probably more trouble than they are worth.
D & F mean they are absolutely awful or old. Avoid at all costs.
Canon DC420

DVD-R/-RW/-R DL compatibility for easy and immediate playback in your home theater; Canon 48x Advanced Zoom; Image Stabilizer; DIGIC DV II image processor; Widescreen HR recording; 2.7-inch widescreen LCD; soft LCD video light; SDHC Memory Card slot for easy storage of your digital photos....

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Starting at $299.00
from 17 stores Check Best Offers
A-
HQ Grade: A-
A is outstanding and exceptional, rated in the top 10% of camcorders.
B means they are good, with some standout features.
C means they are mediocre, and probably more trouble than they are worth.
D & F mean they are absolutely awful or old. Avoid at all costs.
Sony Handycam HDR-CX100

8GB embedded flash memory; High definition recording; 1/5-inch Exmor CMOS Sensor with ClearVid array; 2.7-inch widescreen LCD with touch controls; Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar lens with 10x optical zoom; SteadyShot Image Stabilization; Face Detection; Smile Shutter; x.v. Color technology; Built-in zoom microphone....

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Starting at $379.24
from 26 stores Check Best Offers
A-
HQ Grade: A-
A is outstanding and exceptional, rated in the top 10% of camcorders.
B means they are good, with some standout features.
C means they are mediocre, and probably more trouble than they are worth.
D & F mean they are absolutely awful or old. Avoid at all costs.
Canon FS200

Standard definition; 37x optical zoom, 41x advanced zoom, 2000x digital zoom; Image stabilization; Dual Shot mode for simultaneous video and picture recording; 2.7-inch LCD; 7.9 ounces; Records to removable SDHC cards ....

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Starting at $256.29
from 36 stores Check Best Offers
A-
HQ Grade: A-
A is outstanding and exceptional, rated in the top 10% of camcorders.
B means they are good, with some standout features.
C means they are mediocre, and probably more trouble than they are worth.
D & F mean they are absolutely awful or old. Avoid at all costs.
Sony Handycam DCR-SX60

1/8-inch Advanced HAD CCD image sensor; 2.7-inch widescreen touch LCD display; Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar lens with 60x optical zoom; One-touch disk burning; Built-in zoom microphone for clear recording; Power on by opening the LCD; Steady Shot image stabilization....

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Starting at $329.00
from 18 stores Check Best Offers
A-
HQ Grade: A-
A is outstanding and exceptional, rated in the top 10% of camcorders.
B means they are good, with some standout features.
C means they are mediocre, and probably more trouble than they are worth.
D & F mean they are absolutely awful or old. Avoid at all costs.
Canon FS22

Dual Flash memory records up to 20 hours of video to a 32 GB internal Flash as well as removable SDHC memory cards; Canon 48x Advanced Zoom allows for closer and wider shots that preserve image quality; 1.07 MP CCD image sensor; Canon DIGIC DV II image processor; Widescreen HR recording; 2.7-inch widescreen LCD; Lightweight, ultra-sleek design for maximum portability....

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Starting at $479.99
from 18 stores Check Best Offers
A-
HQ Grade: A-
A is outstanding and exceptional, rated in the top 10% of camcorders.
B means they are good, with some standout features.
C means they are mediocre, and probably more trouble than they are worth.
D & F mean they are absolutely awful or old. Avoid at all costs.
JVC Everio GZ-MG670

High definition camcorder; 80GB internal hard drive; 40x dynamic zoom; Konica Minolta lens; 1/6-inch CCD sensor; Upconversion for playback on HD screens....

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Starting at $386.96
from 29 stores Check Best Offers
A-
HQ Grade: A-
A is outstanding and exceptional, rated in the top 10% of camcorders.
B means they are good, with some standout features.
C means they are mediocre, and probably more trouble than they are worth.
D & F mean they are absolutely awful or old. Avoid at all costs.
JVC Everio GZ-HM200

Dual SD card slot for dual memory continuous recording; 1920x1080 Full HD recording; 20x optical zoom with Konica Minolta HD lens; Laser-touch operation with sub-trigger and zoom; one-touch upload to YouTube; Capture video to SD/SDHC memory cards (not included)....

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Starting at $395.00
from 18 stores Check Best Offers
A-
HQ Grade: A-
A is outstanding and exceptional, rated in the top 10% of camcorders.
B means they are good, with some standout features.
C means they are mediocre, and probably more trouble than they are worth.
D & F mean they are absolutely awful or old. Avoid at all costs.
Sony Handycam DCR-DVD650

Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar lens; 35mm equivalent; 1/8-inch HAD CCD imaging sensor; 2.7-inch widescreen LCD display with touch control; Powerful 60x optical zoom (2000x digital zoom); Hybrid recording lets you choose your media; Super Steady Shot image stabilization....

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Starting at $259.00
from 31 stores Check Best Offers
B+
HQ Grade: B+
A is outstanding and exceptional, rated in the top 10% of camcorders.
B means they are good, with some standout features.
C means they are mediocre, and probably more trouble than they are worth.
D & F mean they are absolutely awful or old. Avoid at all costs.
Panasonic H80

1CCD camera system; Records to 60 GB built-in Hard Disk Drive or SD memory cards; 70x optical zoom; 100x digital zoom; Intelligent Auto Mode automatically selects Face Detection, Scene Selector, Optical Image Stabilizer and Intelligent Contrast Control; 2.7-inch widescreen touch-panel LCD....

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Starting at $268.99
from 32 stores Check Best Offers
B+
HQ Grade: B+
A is outstanding and exceptional, rated in the top 10% of camcorders.
B means they are good, with some standout features.
C means they are mediocre, and probably more trouble than they are worth.
D & F mean they are absolutely awful or old. Avoid at all costs.
Samsung H100

Schneider Kreuznach lens; 10x optical zoom; Optical Image Stabilizer; HDMI port; 2.7-inch LCD ; HD time lapse recording mode; Record to SD/SDHC card....

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Starting at $449.00
from 14 stores Check Best Offers
B+
HQ Grade: B+
A is outstanding and exceptional, rated in the top 10% of camcorders.
B means they are good, with some standout features.
C means they are mediocre, and probably more trouble than they are worth.
D & F mean they are absolutely awful or old. Avoid at all costs.
Sony Handycam DCR-SX41

Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar lens with 60x optical zoom/ 2000x digital zoom; 2.7-inch wide touch panel rotating LCD display; Built-in zoom microphone for focused audio recording; One-touch disk burning; Easy Handycam button for simple operation; Face Index; Super Steady Shot image stabilization....

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Starting at $279.97
from 14 stores Check Best Offers
B+
HQ Grade: B+
A is outstanding and exceptional, rated in the top 10% of camcorders.
B means they are good, with some standout features.
C means they are mediocre, and probably more trouble than they are worth.
D & F mean they are absolutely awful or old. Avoid at all costs.
New Panasonic HDC-SD10

1080p AVCHD high-definition camcorder; 16x optical zoom with Panasonic Advanced Optical Image Stabilization; Records to Secure Digital High Capacity cards only; 2.1-megapixel still photo mode; Touchscreen ; Weight: 0.5 pounds....

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Starting at $391.94
from 11 stores Check Best Offers
B
HQ Grade: B
A is outstanding and exceptional, rated in the top 10% of camcorders.
B means they are good, with some standout features.
C means they are mediocre, and probably more trouble than they are worth.
D & F mean they are absolutely awful or old. Avoid at all costs.
Samsung HMX-R10

5X optical zoom, 1/2.33” CMOS; 2.7-inch LCD; Records to SD/SDHC cards; 1080p resolution; HDMI output....

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Starting at $330.53
from 13 stores Check Best Offers
C+
HQ Grade: C+
A is outstanding and exceptional, rated in the top 10% of camcorders.
B means they are good, with some standout features.
C means they are mediocre, and probably more trouble than they are worth.
D & F mean they are absolutely awful or old. Avoid at all costs.
JVC Everio HD GZ-HD300

High definition camcorder; Records video to internal 60GB hard drive; 20x optical zoom; One-touch export/ upload to iTunes/ YouTube; x.v. Color technology....

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Starting at $479.99
from 7 stores Check Best Offers
C+
HQ Grade: C+
A is outstanding and exceptional, rated in the top 10% of camcorders.
B means they are good, with some standout features.
C means they are mediocre, and probably more trouble than they are worth.
D & F mean they are absolutely awful or old. Avoid at all costs.
Canon FS21

48x Advanced Zoom; 1.07 MP CCD image sensor; Canon DIGIC DV II image processor; Dual Flash Memory allows for up to 10 hours of video to a 16 GB internal Flash; Widescreen HR recording; 2.7-inch widescreen LCD; Lightweight, ultra-sleek design allows for maximum portability....

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Starting at $439.00
from 7 stores Check Best Offers
C
HQ Grade: C
A is outstanding and exceptional, rated in the top 10% of camcorders.
B means they are good, with some standout features.
C means they are mediocre, and probably more trouble than they are worth.
D & F mean they are absolutely awful or old. Avoid at all costs.
Sanyo Xacti HD1010

Hard-disk Drive Camcorder; Records in 1920 x 1080 resolution HD; MPEG-4 AVC video format; Takes 8-Megapixel still images; 2.7 inch LCD Display; Face Detection Technology; 10x Optical Zoom; Takes Lithium-ion Batteries....

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Starting at $339.00
from 10 stores Check Best Offers
C
HQ Grade: C
A is outstanding and exceptional, rated in the top 10% of camcorders.
B means they are good, with some standout features.
C means they are mediocre, and probably more trouble than they are worth.
D & F mean they are absolutely awful or old. Avoid at all costs.
JVC GZ-HD40

High-definition camcorder; Records video to 120GB internal hard-drive; 2.68-megapixel CMOS sensor; 10x Optical Zoom; 2.8 inch LCD display....

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Starting at $489.77
from 8 stores Check Best Offers
C
HQ Grade: C
A is outstanding and exceptional, rated in the top 10% of camcorders.
B means they are good, with some standout features.
C means they are mediocre, and probably more trouble than they are worth.
D & F mean they are absolutely awful or old. Avoid at all costs.
New Samsung SMX-K45

Standard-definition camcorder; 52x optical zoom; 32GB solid state drive....

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Starting at $449.00
from 2 stores Check Best Offers
C
HQ Grade: C
A is outstanding and exceptional, rated in the top 10% of camcorders.
B means they are good, with some standout features.
C means they are mediocre, and probably more trouble than they are worth.
D & F mean they are absolutely awful or old. Avoid at all costs.
JVC GZ-MG730

Hard drive recording camcorder; 30GB drive; MicroSD recording capability; Large 1/2.5-inch, 7.38-megapixel sensor; Standard definition MPEG-2 video; Still image recording at 7.38 megapixels; Widescreen 16:9 video; stills in 16:9 or 4:3; 10x optical zoom, 300x digital zoom; 2.7-inch widescreen LCD display; Electronic image stabilization; Everio dock included....

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Starting at $379.00
from 11 stores Check Best Offers
C
HQ Grade: C
A is outstanding and exceptional, rated in the top 10% of camcorders.
B means they are good, with some standout features.
C means they are mediocre, and probably more trouble than they are worth.
D & F mean they are absolutely awful or old. Avoid at all costs.
JVC GZ-MG360

Hard drive recording camcorder; 60GB drive; MicroSD recording capability; Standard definition MPEG-2 video; Still image recording at 640x480 pixels; Widescreen 16:9 aspect ratio; 35x optical zoom, 800x digital zoom; 2.7-inch widescreen LCD display; Electronic image stabilization....

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Starting at $324.77
from 12 stores Check Best Offers
C-
HQ Grade: C-
A is outstanding and exceptional, rated in the top 10% of camcorders.
B means they are good, with some standout features.
C means they are mediocre, and probably more trouble than they are worth.
D & F mean they are absolutely awful or old. Avoid at all costs.
JVC GZ-HD30

High-definition camcorder; Records video to 80GB internal hard-drive; 2.68-megapixel CMOS sensor; 10x Optical Zoom; 2.8 inch LCD display....

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Starting at $449.77
from 5 stores Check Best Offers
C-
HQ Grade: C-
A is outstanding and exceptional, rated in the top 10% of camcorders.
B means they are good, with some standout features.
C means they are mediocre, and probably more trouble than they are worth.
D & F mean they are absolutely awful or old. Avoid at all costs.
Canon Vixia HF10 Camcorder

High-definition memory card camcorder; 16GB internal memory; Secure Digital (SDHC) memory storage; record up to 6 hours of HD footage on a 16GB Secure Digital card.; 12x optical zoom with image stabilization; 24p Cinema Mode for film-like videos; 30p Progressive Mode for videos optimized for viewing on TVs and computers; 2.7-inch widescreen LCD display; 3.1 megapixel still photo capabilities (in 4:3 aspect, 2.1 megapixels at 16:9 widescreen)....

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Starting at $499.95
from 8 stores Check Best Offers
C-
HQ Grade: C-
A is outstanding and exceptional, rated in the top 10% of camcorders.
B means they are good, with some standout features.
C means they are mediocre, and probably more trouble than they are worth.
D & F mean they are absolutely awful or old. Avoid at all costs.
JVC GZ-HD10

High-definition camcorder; Records video to 40GB internal hard-drive; 1.84-megapixel CMOS sensor; 10x Optical Zoom; 2.7 inch LCD display....

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Starting at $369.95
from 6 stores Check Best Offers

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