Digital Trends

Canon Optura 600
Review date: 10/24/2005
"As of this date, this is the best iteration of combination camcorder/digital still camera I have tested."

Canon HV20
Review date: 06/04/2007
"It seems Canon took the complaints about the HV10 to heart and solved most of them."

Sony HDR-HC7
Review date: 06/24/2007
"Like the Canon HV20, I have no problems recommending this camcorder even though it's tape based."

Panasonic PV-GS300
Review date: 01/03/2007
"Think of this review as a farewell gift to the SD Mini DV shoppers out there."

Canon HV10
Review date: 12/04/2006
"If you want to save holiday memories, definitely think high-def"

Sony DCR-HC96
Review date: 05/01/2006
"The quality of the clips was good without the digital noise found on many DVD camcorders."

Sharp VL-Z7U
Review date: 08/05/2003
"With adequate lighting, colors were rendered accurately and with very good contrast."