Camcorders > Panasonic Camcorders > 20x - 30x > $200 - $400

Advantages: Selectable image-quality levels, including high-quality variable-bit-rate recording
Disadvantages: Video recorded on DVD-R cannot be edited on a computer

...this popular format with the Samsung SC-DX103 DVD Camcorder. Quickly and easily enjoy video on DVD players, without fear of accidentally taping over video. And review movies quickly and easily, without waiting for tape rewinding or fast forwarding. DVD is right for you if you usually take shorter videos, generally don't edit them, and like the appeal of being able to pop the DVD out of your camcorder and watch right away. DVD camcorders can't record ...
...inexpensive disk in when the first fills up. 34x optical zoom: The 34x optical zoom brings you close to faraway action. The 1200x digital zoom picks up where optical zoom leaves off, stretching pixels to make the image look even bigger. 2.7" LCD screen: The 2.7" wide (16:9) LCD screen provides excellent viewing clarity with improved resolution. The 112K pixels LCD screen rotates up to 270 degrees for multiple viewing angles providing sharp, detailed ... Read review

Advantages: 40GB hard disk, 6.1MP still recording
Disadvantages: Lcd problem

My family loves to record every single joyous moment we spend. So, we thought of exchanging our old camera with a new and a good one. We bought this camera because it has 40GB hard disk. My reviews on some its aspects are: Design: Nicely designed and its design makes it easy to control it. Display: Its display is also very good. It has a 2.7in wide LCD touchscreen which makes it easy to use and navigate menus. It has 6.1 MP still image recording ...
...It has Carl Zeiss lens. Memory: It has enormous 40Gb hard disk, by which you can capture as many images or videos you want. Plus, there is another way to increase the memory, that is, a Memory Stick Pro Duo slot. Recording: It's very easy to capture photos, you just have to press the silver button on the top. For video recording, just press the start/stop button. You can take images while you are recording a video. All other features are very ... Read review

Advantages: Price, size, weight, features
Disadvantages: none that I am aware of

...had some recent disappointments, with JVC products so I was a little dubious about the JVC Everio GZ-MG330R. Well, I was in for a surprise. Its superlight and super small, and the 30 GB internal hard drive will hold over seven hours of high-quality recording. It has an inbuilt digital camera that echoes the future of dual purpose units and this is more than adequate for the happy snapper with additional quality to boot. It is nice to see that it ...
...The battery life is excellent and with the micro-SD card slot. You have the best of both worlds. This is not a high-definition unit, but let's face it, how many of us produce our own home movies in high-definition format or really need to? The bottom line is, if you want a small compact and high-quality video camera. That is capable of decent still photographs as well, this is a worthy investment at a budget price. ... Read review

Advantages: Ease of use, durable, quality pictures
Disadvantages: pricey

...Management System When using the Sony InfoLITHIUM® Battery, the Stamina® Battery Power Management System helps the camcorder prolong battery life for extra long continuous recording times from a single charge. Scene Selection Modes Scene Selection modes make recording easy even when filming in challenging situations. Choose from Auto, Twilight, Candle (move only), Sunrise & Sunset, Fireworks (move only), Landscape, Portrait, Spotlight, Sports ...
...Management System When using the Sony InfoLITHIUM® Battery, the Stamina® Battery Power Management System helps the camcorder prolong battery life for extra long continuous recording times from a single charge. Scene Selection Modes Scene Selection modes make recording easy even when filming in challenging situations. Choose from Auto, Twilight, Candle (move only), Sunrise & Sunset, Fireworks (move only), Landscape, Portrait, Spotlight, Sports ... Read review

Advantages: Picture quality
Disadvantages: Sound

I bought this camera for taking home videos of my children. I have been very happy with the performance of this machine. It has plenty of features, but not so many that I get confused. It is simply to use and make recording with. It is easy to take and place these videos onto my computer for editing and provided a sharp and clear picture. It also has a still shot option which is great for times when you do not have a camera handy. It is small and ...
...family outing. We have taken it to grandparents house on holidays and to the zoo with our kids. For outing such as the zoo it could be smaller like some other model on the market but it is not so big that it is a real problem just a little more to carry. The sound quality is good the people can be heard fairly clear. It could be better but I have heard alot worse. ... Read review