Digital Camera Reviews

The Green-House GHV-DV30FHDK is the latest Full HD camcorder, which is able to offer a 5x digital zoom. This video recorder also supports a 128MB of internal memory and an SD/SDHC memory card for storage expansion. The Green-House GHV-DV30FHDK can record 1080p or 720p video in H.264 format at 30fps. Too bad.

Exemode Japan has proudly introduced their latest Full HD camcorder namely the Yashica ADV-565HD. This video recorder is able to record video in MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 in 1080/30p as well as 720/30p. The camcorder features a 5x optical zoom and a 128MB of internal memory, which is expandable via an SD/SDHC card slot. The Exemode Yashica ADV-565HD camcorder is priced at 17,800 Yen ($213).

The VPC-CG21 is the newest addition to Sanyo’s Xacti Full HD pocket camcorder line-up. This compact video camera is equipped with a 10-megapixel CMOS image sensor, a 5x optical zoom lens, a 2.7-inch fold-out LCD display, an 80MB of internal memory, an SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot, a USB 2.0 port, an HDMI port and has the ability to capture both 1920 x 1080p Full HD video at 60fps as well as 10-megapixel digital still images. The Sanyo VPC-CG21 sells for 199 Euro (about $250).

Sanyo is preparing to drop another Full HD camcorder into the market in the form of the Xacti VPC-GH4. This compact and lightweight camcorder offers a 10-megapixel 1/2.33-inch CMOS image sensor, a 10x dual range optical zoom lens (video), a 5x optical zoom lens (photo), a 2.7-inch wide LCD display, an SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot, a USB 2.0 port, a mini-HDMI port and can capture both 1920 x 1080p Full HD video at 60fps as well as 10-megapixel digital still images. The Sanyo Xacti VPC-GH4 will start shipping later this month for $200.

Rollei has unveiled two new Full HD camcorders at IFA 2010 namely the Movieline SD-23 (pictured above) and SD-15. The SD-23 boasts a 5-megapixel image sensor, a 23x optical zoom lens, a 10x digital zoom, a 3-inch touchscreen LCD display, a 128MB of internal memory, an SD/SDHC card slot (up to 64GB), an HDMI port and 1080p Full HD video recording (30fps) capabilities. Meanwhile, the SD-15 offers the same 5-megapixel image sensor, a 10x optical zoom lens, a 4x digital zoom, a 3-inch touchscreen LCD display, an SD/SDHC card slot (up to 32GB), an HDMI port and 1080p Full HD video recording (30fps) capabilities. The SD-23 and SD-15 will begin shipping from the end of October 2010 for 199.95 Euro (about $256) and 169.95 Euro (about $218), respectively.

Toshiba has announced two new Full HD pocket camcorders to its range by
launching the Camileo P20 and S30. These easy-to-use camcorders are equipped with a 5-megapixel CMOS image sensor (P20), an 8-megapixel CMOS image sensor (S30), a 10x digital zoom, a 3-inch touchscreen LCD display, an SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot, a mini-USB 2.0 port, an HDMI port and can record 1920 x 1080p Full HD video at 30fps. The Camileo P20 and S30 will become available soon for 120 GBP (about $185) and 140 GBP (about $216), respectively.

Samsung is preparing to unleash another Full HD camcorder into the market. Dubbed as the HMX-T10, this compact yet stylish camcorder boasts a 5.1-megapixel BSI (Back Side Illuminated) CMOS sensor, a 20-degree slanted lens, a 10x optical zoom lens, a 2.7-inch touchscreen LCD display, an SD/SDHC memory card slot and has the ability to capture both 1080p Full HD video at 60fps as well as 4.7-megapixel digital still images. The Samsung HMX-T10 will hit stores later this month for $299.

Sony is proud to present their newest pocket HD Camcorder, the Bloggie Touch. Measuring 15.2mm x 107mm x 52mm and weighing 125 grams, this ultra-compact video camera is equipped with a sensitive Exmor CMOS image sensor, a 4x digital zoom, a 3-inch capacitive touchscreen display, a 4GB/8GB of storage, a flip-out USB arm, an HDMI output and can captures both 1920 x 1080p Full HD video (30fps) as well as up to 12.8 digital still images. The Bloggie Touch will start shipping in October for $180 (4GB) and $200 (8GB), respectively.

Check out the latest Full HD camcorder from Thanko, the HDDV-506. This compact camcorder sports a 5-megapixel CMOS image sensor, a 4x digital zoom, a 2.5-inch TFT LCD display, a 32MB of internal memory, an SD/SDHC card slot (up to 32GB), a USB 2.0 port, an HDMI port and has the ability to capture both 1920 x 1080p Full HD video at 30fps as well as up to 12-megapixel digital still images (interpolated mode). The Thanko HDDV-506 sells for about $175.

Sanyo comes back to the portable camcorder market by releasing the new Sanyo VPC-PD2BK. The lightweight HD video recorder is able to record 1920×1080 30p videos or capture 10 megapixel still pictures. The Sanyo VPC-PD2BK features a 3x optical zoom, a couple of microphones that record stereo sound, a USB port and a memory card slot that supports SD, SDHC or ultra-high capacity SDXC (up to 64GB) memory cards. The Sanyo VPC-PD2BK will be available for purchase in September 2010 for $169.99 each.

Praktica has announced a new Full HD camcorder to its line-up by introducing the Praktica DVC 10.4 HDMI. This compact camcorder sports a 10-megapixel 1/2.3-inch CMOS image sensor, a 12x optical zoom lens, a 3.0-inch TFT touchscreen display, a 128MB of internal memory, an SD/SDHC card slot, a USB 2.0 port, an HDMI port and has the ability to capture both 1920 x 1080p Full HD video at 30fps as well as up to 20-megapixel digital still images (interpolated mode).

If you are searching for an affordable waterproof HD camcorder, then check out the Exemode DV5000UW. This portable camcorder is able to record both HD quality videos and 4000 x 3000 pixel pictures. The DV5000UW has a 32MB of internal memory, a 5.17MP sensor, a 2.7-inch LCD monitor, an HDMI out, and an SDHC card slot (up to 16GB). Measuring 48.2mm x 66.9mm x 116.2mm and weighing 220 grams, the Exemode DV5000UW is priced at 12,800 Yen ($149).

The new BenQ S21 is not your ordinary camcorder because it comes equipped with an infrared night vision and a motion detection features. This video recorder also supports a 3-inch LCD camcorder with a touchscreen navigation, a Full HD 1080p video and a 16MP (albeit interpolated) still images. The camera comes with a dual power source (lithium-ion battery and ordinary AA batteries), and the dual SD card slots double the storage capacity allowing you to use another SD card in the second slot whenever the first SD card is full. The BenQ S21 will be available in China/ Asia Pacific later this month.

The Sony DCR-SX83 16GB Handycam Camcorder is a standard definition camcorder that brings a number of features and functions to the table, while remaining budget-conscious. This camcorder, like all other Sony’s announced in early 2010, has multiple recording media options. In addition to the 16GB embedded, or internal, flash memory, the SX83 gives you the choice of recording to optional Sony Memory Stick Media (including Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick PRO Duo, and Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo) or to popular SD/SDHC memory cards.

Helping to capture all the 720 x 480 video, or 3.1MP still images, is the camera’s 1/4″ back-illuminated “Exmor R” CMOS sensor. This imager maximizes the camera’s light gathering capabilities thus allowing you to capture more detailed and cleaner, or less grainy, images in lower lighting situations. In concert with the Exmor R sensor, the SX83′s Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar lens brings the reputation and quality of Carl Zeiss optics to the table, while Sony’s SteadyShot image stabilization helps to cut down on blur caused by camera shake. Another important function, the camera’s 25x optical zoom helps you to narrow in on your subject with clarity, while the 2.7″ Clear Photo LCD provides a widescreen platform for composition and playback, along with 270° of rotation, and touch panel operation. Read the rest of this entry »

Sony’s entry-level HDR-XR100 80GB High Definition Handycam Camcorder offers up true 1080 x 1920 high definition recording and the convenience of internal media, at an affordable price. The camera’s hard disk drive holds almost 32 hours of HD video and 4MP still images, while optional Memory Stick Duo media provides additional storage.

Helping you to capture all that beautiful footage would be the job of 1/5″ Exmor CMOS sensor and BIONZ image processor, along with the 10x optical zoom and a Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar lens. The 2.7″ wide touch panel LCD with 270° of rotation helps you compose accurate shots and makes for easier viewing upon playback. In addition, the HDR-XR100 also boasts other user-friendly features like Face Detection and Smile Shutter technology that ensure everyone in the frame looks their best.