Best HD Camcorders
Top 10 Rated HD Camcorders 2025
By Brian Jones
We are surrounded by devices that are capable of taking video today. We always have our smart phones or our digital cameras with us. These things may be great alternative to taking video when an unexpected event comes up, but nothing will beat a device dedicated to taking high quality HD video. We have selected our 10 favorite camcorders based on the following criteria:
1. Video recording quality
2. Optical and digital zoom
3. Image stabilization and digital zoom compensation
4. Internal memory and memory card slots
5. Ease of uploading and sharing videos
6. Kind of LCD display (touch-screen or not)
7. Ability to capture stills in recording or playback
8. Value for what the camcorder offers
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Full HD video recording (1080p) |
The Handy Cam HDR-PJ380 is quite an impressive update on the mid level camcorder with projector model. Sony has included…read more
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Full HD video recording (1080p) |
Panasonic’s stoud mid-level HD camcorder is impressive and won’t put a dent in your wallet. The HC-V201K is a loaded camera in a tiny package…read more
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Built-in Wifi |
The GoPro HERO3 HD is a waterproof HD camcorder in a class of its own, but worth mentioning here. This is the 3rd generation of the HERO cameras…read more
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Full HD video recording (1080p) |
JVC has realized the Wi-Fi capabilities are the way of the future when it comes to camcorder functionality. Wi-Fi is the highlight …
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Full HD video recording (1080p) |
This solid entry into the HD camcorder market by JVC is a great piece of equipment. Simple and lightweight, the GZ-E10BU does not disappoint…
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Video recorder waterproof to 180 ft. |
If you’re into extreme sports, you probably want to document your death-defying experiences in first person. This action camera from Sony might be just the right piece of equipment…read more
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HD video recording (720p) |
This new mid-range camcorder offering from Panasonic got quite the mixed reception. Overall, this is a fantastic camcorder. Great features like the 31.6mm wide angle lens …
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HD video recording 720p resolution |
The F90 from Samsung is a great place to get started for someone looking to get their first camcorder, or someone looking to get one on the cheap side of things…read more
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HD video recording (720p) |
The low-end of JVC’s camcorder lineup still has a lot to offer anyone looking for their first camcorder. This model only uses flash memory, so you’ll need a SDXC card to start…
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Full HD video recording (1080p) |
The HMX-Q10 is an all around great camcorder option from Samsung. The body design will be the first thing noticed by many. It’s very small and compact…
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Brian Jones has had a passion for photography and anything related for the majority of his life. One photography class in high school was all it took to get hooked on everything to do with the subject. He became more focused on learning about camera equipment as he experiemented with everything available… See more about Brian |
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