Camcorders under $250
You can get a solid camcorder in this price range. Most use MiniDV tapes, and don't have fancy features found on more expensive models. Oddly, this lower price range tends to have models with amazing 32x optical zooms. These cameras may not perform as well in low light, and tend to be small. But if you're looking to take pictures of the kids from time to time, check our our recommended models and you can't go wrong.
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Kodak PlaySport Zx3
1080p HD video; Electronic image stabilization; 2.0-inch LCD screen; 4x digital zoom; Waterproof up to 10 feet (3 meters); 5 megapixel still photos; Built-in editing; Face tracking; Slow motion playback... Click Here for Kodak PlaySport Zx3 reviews, prices, and advice |
Starting at $125.22
from 15 stores 
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Sony Handycam DCR-SX40
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... Click Here for Sony Handycam DCR-SX40 reviews, prices, and advice |
Starting at $164.99
from 18 stores
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Pure Digital Flip UltraHD
High-definition camcorder; No optical zoom; 8GB internal flash memory (Capacity: 2 hours); 2.0-inch LCD display; Flip-out USB connector; Can take removable/rechargeable battery or AA batteries; HDMI output Click Here for Pure Digital Flip UltraHD reviews, prices, and advice |
Starting at $134.99
from 56 stores
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Samsung HMX-U10
High-definition pocket camcorder with 1080p resolution; 10-megapixel still photos; One-touch YouTube uploads; SecureDigital (SD/SDHC) memory storage |
Starting at $99.00
from 15 stores
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Kodak Zi8
High-definition pocket camcorder; 1080p video recording; 5-megapixel still photos; YouTube friendly; Secure Digital memory storage (up to 32GB); 2.5-inch LCD display |
Starting at $117.90
from 9 stores
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Sanyo Xacti VPC-CG10
720p HD video; 5x optical zoom; 3-inch widescreen LCD display; Built-in Flash memory; records to SD/SDHC cards (not included); 10-megapixel still photos Click Here for Sanyo Xacti VPC-CG10 reviews, prices, and advice |
Starting at $123.90
from 12 stores
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Sony Bloggie CM5
1080p HD video; MP4(H.264) format; 5x optical zoom; 5 megapixel still photos; 2.5-inch swivel LCD monitor; Swing-out USB arm; HDMI output; 6.9 oz.; Mac and PC compatible; Captures to SD/SDHC memory card... |
Starting at $159.99
from 20 stores
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Sony Bloggie PM5
1080p HD video; MP4 (H.264) format; 4x digital zoom; 5 megapixel still photos; 2.4-inch LCD monitor; Swing-out USB arm; 270-degree swivel lens; Mac and PC compatible; Captures to Memory Stick DUO Pro/SD... |
Starting at $129.00
from 18 stores
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Sony Handycam SX44
Standard definition video; 60x optical/2000x digital zoom; 2.7-inch LCD touchscreen monitor; Still photos; 4GB internal flash memory; Stereo zoom microphone; LED video light; Captures to Memory Stick PR... Click Here for Sony Handycam SX44 reviews, prices, and advice |
Starting at $249.95
from 18 stores
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Sanyo Xacti VPC-GH2
1080i HD video; MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 format; 14 megapixel still photos; 5x optical zoom (photos), 12x Dual Range zoom (video); 38mm wide angle lens; 2.7-inch LCD monitor; Burst shooting; Image stabilization... Click Here for Sanyo Xacti VPC-GH2 reviews, prices, and advice |
Starting at $179.00
from 19 stores
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Sanyo Xacti VPC-CG102
1080p HD video; MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 format; 14 megapixel still photos; 5x optical zoom (photos), 12x Dual Range zoom (video); 38mm wide angle lens; 2.7-inch LCD monitor; Burst shooting; Image stabilization... Click Here for Sanyo Xacti VPC-CG102 reviews, prices, and advice |
Starting at $220.49
from 2 stores
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Sanyo Xacti VPC-CG20
1080i HD video; MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 format; 10 megapixel still photos; 5x optical zoom; 2.7-inch LCD monitor; Burst shooting; Optical image stabilization; Mini HDMI output; Captures to SD/SDHC/SDXC memory ... Click Here for Sanyo Xacti VPC-CG20 reviews, prices, and advice |
Starting at $170.98
from 16 stores
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Samsung HMX-U20
1080p HD video, 30 fps; H.264 format; Digital image stabilization; 3x optical zoom; 10 megapixel still photos; Swing-out USB 2.0 arm for uploads and charging; HDMI output; Captures to SD/SDHC memory car... |
Starting at $151.09
from 12 stores
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Panasonic TA1
1080p, 30fps; 8 megapixel still photos; 5 megapixel still photos pulled from video; Electronic image stabilization; LED lamp; MP4 and iFrame format; Built-in software; Connects to PC via USB arm; Captu... |
Starting at $169.95
from 1 stores
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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 L... |
Starting at $249.99
from 4 stores
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Sanyo Xacti CS1
1080i HD video; MP4 (H.264) format; 10x "advanced" optical zoom; 8 megapixel still photos; 2.7-inch LCD monitor; 27mm at thickest point; Digital image stabilization; Sound Zoom; Mac and PC compatible; C... |
Starting at $233.00
from 28 stores
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Kodak ZX1
Record High Definition video (720 p at 60 fps with 16:9 aspect ratio); Rubberized doors protect all ports; Resistant to rain, snow, sand, dirt, and more; 2.0-inch viewfinder; Easily upload footage to Yo... |
Starting at $68.00
from 37 stores
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Kodak Zi6
High-Definition Camcorder; 720p HD quality video; 1 / 4.5–type 1.6 MP CMOS sensor; 2.4-inch LCD display; 2x optical zoom; 128 MB internal memory; Takes 2 AA batteries |
Starting at $79.95
from 16 stores
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Pure Digital Flip Video MinoHD
High-definition flash-memory camcorder; 1280 x 720 resolution; 30 frames per second; Weight: 3.3 ounces Click Here for Pure Digital Flip Video MinoHD reviews, prices, and advice |
Starting at $140.00
from 29 stores
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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 ... Click Here for Sony Handycam DCR-DVD650 reviews, prices, and advice |
Starting at $249.99
from 30 stores
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JVC Everio GZ-MS110
Standard definition; MPEG-2/ NTSC format; 1/6-inch CCD image sensor; Electronic image stabilization; SD/SDHC memory card storage capability; Konica Minolta lens; 39x optical zoom; 45x dynamic zoom; 2.7-... Click Here for JVC Everio GZ-MS110 reviews, prices, and advice |
Starting at $168.29
from 17 stores
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Canon DC410
DVD-R/-RW/-R DL compatibility for easy and immediate playback in your home theater; Canon 41x Advanced Zoom; Image Stabilizer; Digic DV II image processor; Widescreen HR recording; 2.7-inch widescreen L... |
Starting at $188.71
from 20 stores
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Creative Vado
Hard-disk Camcorder; 2GB of Internal Memory; 2.0 inch anti-glare LCD screen; MPEG-4 AVI video format |
Starting at $47.25
from 15 stores
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Samsung SMX-F40
Standard-definition video; H.264 format; 52x optical/65x "intelligent"/2000x digital zoom; 2.7-inch LCD monitor; Mac and PC compatible; Captures to SD/SDHC memory cards; Rechargeable lithium-ion battery |
Starting at $149.00
from 13 stores
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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... Click Here for Sony Handycam DCR-SX41 reviews, prices, and advice |
Starting at $164.98
from 14 stores
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