The 10 Best Camcorders | Digital Camera Review

This Review has been updated 20 times since it was first published in March of 2015. Just because your smartphone’s camera can record decent video, that doesn’t mean you should always use it to do so. Many of the camcorders on our list can shoot in HD and 4K resolutions, and boast image stabilizers in addition to the ability to manually control both your focus and exposure. We’ve ranked them here by their lens quality, sensor size, and a variety of available special features. When users buy our independently chosen editorial choices, we may earn commissions to help fund the Review. Skip to the best camcorder on Amazon..

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The 10 Best Camcorders

10. Canon Vixia HF R800

The body of the Canon Vixia HF R800 is definitely on the smaller side, which can be a good thing if you need to film without drawing a lot of attention to yourself. The included battery is absurdly large, however, and it sticks out awkwardly.

9. JVC HM250 House Worship

Thanks to a 3G SDI output, the JVC HM250 House Worship makes a viable choice for anyone looking to perform a bit of live streaming. Unfortunately, that connection is not quite fast enough for you to stream in 4K, so you’re limited to a full HD image.

8. Canon Vixia HF G21

The biggest downside to the Canon Vixia HF G21 is likely that it only shoots in up to 1080p, but if you don’t need a higher resolution than that, you’ll be pleased with the other features this camera has to offer. It’s surprisingly good in low-light conditions, as well.

7. Kicteck 4KMW

While it may not come from a well-known brand in the video industry, the Kicteck 4KMW provides you with a respectable level of movie quality, as well as a boatload of useful accessories, including a small, but effective, microphone..

6. Panasonic HC-WXF1

The Panasonic HC-WXF1 combines a trio of optical image stabilizing technologies to ensure that your final product is nice and smooth, even if your hands were a bit shaky at the time of recording. Its manual control ring can be dedicated to perform a number of functions.

5. Canon XC10 Professional

If you prefer the ergonomics of a DSLR, the Canon XC10 Professional will immediately feel comfortable in your hands. It comes with a detachable accessory to turn its LCD screen into a viewfinder for shooting in harsh sunlight.

4. Sony FDR-AX700

The Sony FDR-AX700 boasts one of the nicest lenses of any camera in its class, a fast f/2.8 piece of glass produced by Zeiss. Its LCD screen also offers incredibly high contrast and saturation for both shooting and playback.

3. Canon XF705

The large, one-inch sensor inside the Canon XF705 is undoubtedly what makes it such a desirable piece of equipment. That affords it greater dynamic range and a more cinematic look than you can get with the much smaller chips found in common selections.

2. Canon XA11

The Canon XA11 comes with a clip that’s intended to hold a shotgun microphone securely in place. Its body also features audio input level controls, so you can readily make adjustments to the sound you’re capturing on the fly.

1. Sony XDCam Professional

The Sony XDCam Professional is absolutely stacked with features, including built-in neutral density filters that let you keep your aperture wide open even in very bright conditions, giving you total control over your image’s depth of field.

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