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Flip UltraHD Pocket Camcorder

Flip UltraHD Pocket Camcorder

The Flip UltraHD is a high definition pocket camcorder that can record up to 720p video. It’s probably the best selling pocket camcorder on the market due to its user-friendliness and decent video quality.

What’s Good About It
The Flip UltraHD is an extremely easy-to-use pocket camcorder. With its simple user interface, you can easily shoot a video, transfer it to your computer, and uploading it YouTube. Also, the Flip’s software supports both Windows and Mac.

The UltraHD records up to 720p video, and the video quality is one of the best among pocket camcorders. With its 8 GB of internal memory, you can capture up to 2 hours of 720p video, and unlike other pocket camcorders, you don’t need to purchase a memory card for storing video.

What’s Bad
There’s no expandable memory slot, so you will need to transfer your videos to your computers to clear out some memory space once the internal memory is filled out. Also, compared to other pocket camcorders, the Flip UltraHD is slightly bulkier and heavier.

Features Highlight

  • Easy-to-use, pocket-sized HD camcorder featuring one-touch recording and digital zoom
  • Simple user interface lets you start capturing video just seconds after powering on
  • Captures 120 minutes of HD video on 8 GB of built-in memory; no tapes or additional memory cards required
  • Convenient flip-out USB arm plugs directly into your PC or Mac to launch FlipShare software
  • Built-in FlipShare software lets you easily email videos, edit individual clips, make custom movies, capture still photos from video, and even upload video to sharing sites likeYouTube and MySpace

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The Flip UltraHD Camcorder combines Flip Video's signature shoot-and-share simplicity with the power of vivid, vibrant HD video. Power on and press record to start capturing incredible HD video in seconds. When its time to share your video, use the flip-out USB arm to connect to any PC or Mac and launch built-in FlipShare editing and video-sharing [Read More]

Kodak Zi8 Pocket Camcorder

Kodak Zi8 Pocket Camcorder

The Kodak Zi8 is a competitively priced pocket camcorder which capture up to 1080p videos and comes with quite a number of great features making it one of the best value camcorder on the market.

What’s Good About It
Besides superior video quality that captures up to 1080p resolution, it offers several extra features that you don’t normally find on a pocket camcorder such as external microphone jack, electronic image stabilizer, and Macro focus mode that allow users to focus on subjects at close range. What’s even more attractive is the low price that cost below $150. It even comes with a HDMI cable at such low price.

What’s Bad
The bundled software that comes with the Zi8 isn’t Mac compatible but but you will need it for smooth 1080p video playback. Also, it does not come with flash memory card, so you will need to purchase it separately.

Features Highlight

  • Record High Definition video (1080p at 30 fps with 16:9 aspect ratio)
  • Easily upload recorded footage to YouTube with built-in USB and software
  • Expandable SD/SDHC card slot up to 32 GB
  • Rechargeable batteries and charger included
  • Vibrant 2.5-inch viewfinder
  • Watch footage on HDTV with included cables
  • Edit and share videos with included software

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Kodak Zi8 Pocket Video Camera Black

Kodak PlayTouch Pocket Camcorder

The PlayTouch is the latest model of pocket camcorder from Kodak. It has all the great features from its predecessor, the Zi8, with a few addition including a larger LCD screen, external headphone jack, and in-camera video trimming feature.

What’s Good About It
Capable of recording up to 1080p video, the Kodak PlayTouch captures colorful, sharp and fluid video. Low light performance is also strong. The overall video quality of this pocket camcorder is one of the best in the market.

In terms of features, the Kodak Playtouch keeps all the great features of its predecessor, which includes a switch for shooting in macro mode, an external mic jack, Electronic Image Stabilization, and the LCD Glare Shield. In addition to these existing features, Kodak added a large 3-inch capacitive touch screen and a headphone jack to the PlayTouch. All of these are very useful features that you don’t usually find on other pocket camcorders.

Build quality is very good as well and is available in multiple colors including black, Red, Silver, and Blue. Another good thing about Kodak camcorders is that they always come with HDMI cable included, and there’s no exception for the PlayTouch.

What’s Bad
At MSRP $229, the Kodak PlayTouch is pretty pricey compared to its predecessor, the Zi8, as well as other brand’s pocket camcorders. Also, the price does not include the memory card so you will need to purchase it separately.

Features Highlight

  • One-button upload to popular sharing sites plus e-mail
  • 3.0 inch capacitive touchscreen LCD
  • Full 1080p HD video and 5 MP HD still pictures
  • On-camera editing
  • LCD Glare Shield

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Go ahead. Touch it. You know you want to. Its unique touchscreen lets you glide through HD video like never before. That’s the beauty of the KODAK PLAYTOUCH Video Camera. It puts the high-end features you want right at your fingertips. With on-screen editing, you can easily keep the moments you want and trim the ones you don’t. And when you’r[Read More]

Kodak PlaySport Zx3 Waterproof Pocket Camcorder

Kodak Playsport Zx3 Pocket Camcorders

The Kodak Playsport Zx3 is the exact same pocket camcorder as the Zi8, minus the external mic jack and macro mode. What you get in extra to the Zi8 is the waterproof feature (up to 10 feet). It is also more rugged than the average pocket camcorder, but it certainly isn’t indestructible. Similar to the Zi8, it records up to 1080p resolution.

What’s Good About It
The Kodak Playsport has all the good things of the Zi8 except for the external microphone jack and Macro focus mode. The video quality is similarly good with strong low light performance, and it features the Electronic Image Stabilization (EIS) which helps to reduce small hand jitters when shooting video, just like the Zi8. In addition, the Playsport is waterproof up to 10 feet making it a great choice for those who like to capture a day at the beach, in the pool or out among the elements. Also, just like the Zi8, Kodak Playsport is very competitively priced at just $149 MSRP.

What’s Bad
It does not come with an external memory card which require you to purchase separately, and switching between regular and underwater mode isn’t that straight forward.

Features Highlight

  • Waterproof up to 10 ft. (3 m)
  • Full 1080p HD video
  • Electronic image stabilization
  • Brilliant 2.0 in. color display
  • Capture 5 megapixel HD stills (16:9)

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Heads up, adrenaline junkies. The KODAK PLAYSPORT has as much appetite for adventure as you do. And it’s not afraid to get wet. This audacious little camera can plunge up to 10 ft under water and capture the entire experience in full 1080p HD. And you don’t need to worry about blurry footage when things get a little shaky. With built-in image s[Read More]

Toshiba Camileo S20 Pocket Camcorder

The Toshiba Camileo S20 is the thinnest Full HD camcorder currently on the market and is extremely light. Besides shooting 1080p video, it’s packed with lots of great feature including a LED light for shooting in the dark.

What’s Good About It
The Toshiba Camileo S20 is definitely one of the best pocket camcorders that offer great value for its price. For MSRP of $179.99, this camcorder offers 1080p video capture, a large 3-inch LCD display, Electronic Image Stabilization, LED lamp for low-light shooting, and HDMI out with cable included. Those who travel frequently with their camcorders will especially appreciate its slim body and light weight.

What’s Bad
Its user interface is more complicated than those on the Kodak or Flip‘s, and can be quite confusing for first time user. Also, there’s no built-in USB connector.

Features Highlight

  • 1080p Full HD resolution video
  • 4x digital zoom in 720p, 1x in 1080p
  • HDMI digital AV output
  • 3.0-Inch LCD Monitor
  • Easy YouTube upload button

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The S20 fits in every pocket! At 2/3 thin and 3.5 oz this tiny video camera is about the same size as a Smartphone and can go wherever you do. Don’t sacrifice size for power! High Definition made easy. The Camileo S20 sports 1920x1080p Full High Definition Video, 4x digital zoom, and video stabilization in 720p mode. The S20 also doubles as a 5 M[Read More]

Flip Ultra 2nd Generation Pocket Camcorder

The Flip Ultra pocket camcorder has a similar design and features as the Flip UltraHD, but is capable of capturing only standard definition video and has smaller size internal memory (4 GB).

What’s Good About It
Overall quality of the video is pretty good for a VGA pocket camcorder. Low light performance is decent, and its extremely easy to use. With the 4GB internal memory, you can record up to 2 hours of video and there’s no need to purchase external flash memory card to use with the device. Also, the FlipShare software is user-friendly and is compatible with both Microsoft Windows and Mac OS from Apple. For those who doesn’t need high-definition video, the Flip Ultra is a pretty great choice for its lower price than other HD-capable pocketcam.

What’s Bad
Similar to other Flip camcorders, the 2nd generation Flip Ultra does not have any flash memory expansion slot to expand the memory capacity for extra hours of video recording. Also, it cannot capture still picture.. you can only use the included software to pull still image from a video. And finally, it records only standard definition video.

Features Highlight

  • Easy-to-use, pocket-sized camcorder featuring one-touch recording and digital zoom
  • Captures 120 minutes of full VGA-quality video on 4 GB of built-in memory; no tapes or additional memory cards required
  • Convenient flip-out USB arm plugs directly into your computer to launch FlipShare software
  • Built-in FlipShare software lets you easily email videos, edit individual clips, and upload video to sharing sites like YouTube and MySpace
  • Large 2-inch color LCD screen to play back and delete videos

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The Flip Ultra camcorder makes it easier than ever to shoot and share video. Ultra features Flip Video's signature shoot-and-share simplicity: just power on and press record to start capturing high-quality video in seconds.
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Flip MinoHD 2nd Generation Pocket Camcorder

The 2nd generation Flip MinoHD, with its sleek and ultraslim design, is a great choice for those who are looking for a highly portable camcorder. Measuring 3.94″ x 1.97″ x 0.66″ (H x W x D) and weighing just 4.1 ounces, the MinoHD is smaller and lighter than most other pocket camcorders on the market. It records up to 720 video, and the quality of video is pretty decent.

The biggest drawback of this camcorder though is that it has no external flash memory slot, and its rechargeable lithium ion battery is non-removable. So you can only rely on its 8 GB built-in memory which can store up to 2 hours of video at one time, and the integrated battery for 2 hours of battery life. If you can live with these limitations, the MinoHD is still one of the nicest models available which offers great video quality and high portability.

Features Highlight

  • All-new MinoHD is the world’s sleekest HD camcorder
  • Captures 120 minutes of stunning HD video on 8 GB of built-in memory; no additional memory needed
  • Convenient flip-out USB arm plugs directly into your PC or Mac to launch pre-loaded FlipShare software
  • FlipShare software makes it easy to email videos, edit individual clips, make custom movies, capture still-image snapshots
  • Large, 2-Inch anti-glare color display to play back and delete videos

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With the all-new Flip MinoHD, it-Feets now even easier to capture incredible HD video and share it with the world. MinoHD features 120 minutes of record time, so you-Feetll never have to miss another minute. A super-slim, pocket-sized design means you can take your MinoHD with you everywhere you go. And a large, 2-Inch anti-glare display lets you e[Read More]
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Sony MHS-CM5 Bloggie Pocket Camcorder

The Sony MHS-CM5 Bloggie pocket camcorder records up to 1080p video, have 5x optical zoom, electronic image stabilization, and dual memory Stick Duo and SD card slot. It’s size is however relatively bulky compared with other top pocket camcorders like Kodak Playtouch and Flip MinoHD. Overall, this pocketcam still delivers an above-average feature set and video for the money.

Features Highlight

  • 1920×1080 HD recording w/5MP still images
  • 2.5″ LCD3 (230k pixels) with full-screen playback
  • HDMI output
  • Built-in PMB Portable software for easy upload to web
  • Comfortable Gun Style

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Capture HD MP4 video and 5MP images and upload them directly to the Web with the Sony bloggie camera.

Sanyo Xacti VPC-CG20 Pocket Camcorder

The Sanyo Xacti VPC-CG20 is the only pocket camcorder that’s capable of recording 1920 x 1080 resolution video at 60fps. It also has 5x optical zoom and capture 10 MP of still image which most pocket camcorders are not capable of. Other features include 2.7-inch Wide LCD Monitor, electronic stabilization, face detection, and a high-speed sequential photo mode.

Features Highlight

  • Full HD 1080, 60i Video (1920 x 1080)
  • 10MP Photos
  • 5x Optical Zoom (Photo and Video)
  • 2.7-inch Wide LCD Monitor for HD Playback
  • Video and Photo Image Stabilizer

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Mini HDMI outputImages and video captured on SDXC cardsMPEG-4 AVC/H.264 movie recording format

Creative Labs Vado HD Pocket Camcorder 3rd Generation

Creative Labs Vado HD Black

The third generation Creative Vado HD pocket camcorder distinguishes itself from other pocket camcorders with wide-angle capabilities, excellent low-light video quality, and stylish external design. It however has a similar issue as the Flip UltraHD, which is the lack of external memory slot. So you can only record up to maximum 2 hours of video before clearing its 4GB internal memory.

Features Highlight

  • High definition 720P pocket video camcorder with 4GB of video storage capacity
  • Fits easily in your pocket purse or the palm of your hand
  • One touch recording with a spacious 2 inch display and touch capacitive buttons
  • Record up to two hour of HD video footage at 30 fps
  • Works with PC and Mac

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Catch the perfect snowboarding stunt, your baby's first steps or your kid's graduation, share it online and save it for a lifetime with Creative's new Vado HD Pocket Video Cam. The third generation of Vado HD camcorders introduces a sleek new industrial design, the latest Vado Central software, improved light sensitivity, optional stereo microphone[Read More]