The Top Digital Camcorders With USB 2.0 Input

JVC Everio GZ-HD3 Camcorder

$970.00 Est. at Amazon

Positives: Recording Format: Flash Media,HDD, LCD Panel Size: 2.8 in., SD Card,SDHC Card, Microphone Type: External/Optional

Samsung SCDC173 DVD

Check Site at Amazon

Positives: Recording Format: DVD, LCD Panel Size: 2.7 in., SD Card,Multimedia Card (MMC), Microphone Type: Internal

Sony Handycam DCR-SR42 Camcorder

$445.00 Est. at Amazon

from Mike from Camp Hill, PA, www.circuitcity.com
overall i would say it's a quality camcorder at a great price.
from www.crutchfield.com
great product for a good price.
from lt.dell.com
additional thoughtsgreat product for the price.
from SScoe from Galveston, Texas, www.circuitcity.com
i have yet to use it ina dark location, but for the filmings i have done, i am very satisfied...indoors and outdoors.
from www1.photoalley.com
i also edited it using windows movie maker and that was just as easy to import.

Read more reviews

Positives: Easy To Use, Great Display, Great Video Quality, Recording Format: HDD

Jazz DV150 Camcorder

$79.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.newegg.com
other thoughts: very good for the price.

Read more reviews

Positives: Excellent Video Quality, Easy To Use, Good Sound Quality, Recording Format: Flash Media,DV

Sanyo Xacti VPC-HD1000

$532.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.ritzcamera.com
i borrow it often and have begun using windows movie maker as my editor.
from Andy Shaw, webuser.co.uk
it isn't as expensive as some high-end non-hd cameras, though it doesn't have all their advanced features either.
from "Kahuna", www.bhphotovideo.com
i do wildlife documentaries and the sanyo hd 1000 is able to fit into places my big camera can't go.
from www.amazon.com
in summary, good price, great product, easy to use.
from www.amazon.com
this product is amazing for the price.

Read more reviews

Positives: Nice Display, Easy To Use, , Recording Format: Flash Media

Panasonic SDR-H40 40 GB HDD Camcorder

$338.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.bestbuy.com
the only way i could copy files over to my pc was by using windows and dragging the files from the camcorder hard drive to a folder.
from "San the photographer", www1.cameraworld.com
i would reommend this product for the quality and low price
from lt.dell.com
prosexcellant camera for the price.
from www.bestbuy.com
"the price of this camera sold me.
from www.bestbuy.com
what's great about it:?value/ zoom/ battery life/ lcd screen/ image stabilizer

Read more reviews

Positives: Recording Format: HDD, LCD Panel Size: 2.7 in., Recording System: PAL, Without Color Viewfinder

Sony HDR-UX1 AVC HD DVD Handycam Camcorder

$640.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.amazon.com
great camcorder when shooting outdoors.
from www.amazon.com
i pondered what to do get hd content to my tv (directtv, dish, or cable).
from www.amazon.com
i could no detect any noise or artifacts in the video that i shot outdoors (even cloudy conditions).
from www.amazon.com
in the daylight there is no noise at all in the video when played back on my hdtv, just beautiful high def video.
from www.amazon.com
luckily, the lower quality modes still look very good, especially when taping outside.

Read more reviews

Positives: Recording Format: DVD, LCD Panel Size: 3.5 in., Weight1: 1 lb., Output Interfaces: S-Video,Composite (Video),Audio (RCA),Component,USB 2.0,Headphones Jack

Panasonic Palmcorder PV-GS120 Mini DV

$502.00 Est. at Amazon

from electron_man, www.shopping.com
Wind noise
from tomekm, www.shopping.com
Pros: Compact, lightweight, excellent quality of daytime video.
from dkwon, www.shopping.com
Pros: Great color and clarity, very good resolution, compact, light, inexpensive

Read more reviews

Positives: Recording Format: HDV,Mini DV,DVD, LCD Panel Size: 2.5 in.,2.7 in., Weight1: 0.97 lb., Output Interfaces: Composite (Video),Component,USB 2.0,Audio (RCA),HDMI,FireWire / DV / i.Link,USB,Headphones Jack,S-Video

Sony HDR-SR10E 40GB 4MP Hard Drive Hybrid

$943.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.amazon.com
outside the picture was very bright and there was definetly a big difference between the two.
from www.amazon.com
people complain about the quality but i filmed this outside during the daytime and the picture quality was great.
from www.amazon.com
i have to say i wanted the hdr-sr11, but was too expensive for me.
from www.amazon.com
i got it for $750 at dell actually, which was the best i found without a risk of using potential fraud-sellers i found on google selling it cheaper.
from www.amazon.com
i like this model it's value for money, what i except all the fearters are there.

Read more reviews

Positives: Recording Format: HDD, LCD Panel Size: 2.7 in., Display Type: With LCD Panel, Image Sensor Type: CMOS

Aiptek MZ-DV Camcorder

$157.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.amazon.com
The videos in sunlight are very good.
from www.amazon.com
I also run Windows under Parallels, and have no trouble loading MP3s and other files into the camera from there.
from www.amazon.com
I've only had the camera a couple days, but so far it seems a good value for what it does.

Read more reviews

Positives: Recording Format: Flash Media, LCD Panel Size: 2.4 in., Weight1: 0.5 lb., Recording System: NTSC / PAL

Panasonic SDR-SW20R Flash Media Camcorder

$392.00 Est. at Amazon

from denniskly, www.shopping.com
pros: compact, small, light, waterproof, low price
from www.crutchfield.com
knowing that it is waterproof and shockproof means i worry less about dropping it or getting it dirty.
from www.amazon.com
considering it's small size and reasonable price the video footage isn't bad at all.
from www.amazon.com
its far superior then the flip video device but far less then some of the more expensive ones.
from www.amazon.com
for the money i think it's a great bargain.

Read more reviews

Positives: Recording Format: Flash Media, LCD Panel Size: 2.7 in., Digital Image Stabilizer, Input Interfaces: USB 2.0

Hitachi DZ-HS300A Camcorder

$316.00 Est. at Amazon

from CdlS from Houston, Texas, www.circuitcity.com
Unfortunately, this is not stated anywhere outside the box.
from Tech123 from Maryland, www.circuitcity.com
Recording quality is great outdoors but in low light it's ok.
from zizouchannelis, reviews.cnet.com
despite of its average quality, average features, and its poor night shooting quality (unfortunately) to complete darkness, its combination at least between Hard Drive and DVD Recorder and its easy
from Tech123 from Maryland, www.circuitcity.com
I think the sale price of $300 or so for this camcorder isa great price but anything more I think is unreasonable.
from rosco2007, reviews.cnet.com
I found this camera to be a great value if you can find it for under $300!

Read more reviews

Positives: Recording Format: DVD, LCD Panel Size: 2.7 in., Weight1: 0.96 lb., With Color Viewfinder

Jazz DV-150 Flash Media Camcorder

$84.00 Est. at Amazon

Positives: Recording Format: Flash Media, LCD Panel Size: 2 in., With Still Shot Capability, Display Type: With LCD Panel

Hitachi DZGX5080A DVD Camcorder

$287.00 Est. at Amazon

Positives: Recording Format: DVD, LCD Panel Size: 2.7 in., Recording System: NTSC, With Color Viewfinder

Sony Handycam DCR-DVD405 DVD Camcorder

$278.00 Est. at Amazon

from CL from WINCHESTER VA, www.circuitcity.com
just select hq in thesettings for this camcorder and use it at that setting for the best quality!
from www.circuitcity.com
and it's so much fun to go out and shoot a movie of the family or a tripin an afternoon and come home and pop it in the dvd player.
from CathyP from San Antonio, TX, www.circuitcity.com
so, i know i got the best camcorder value and couldn't be happier!
from BobbyYLee, reviews.cnet.com
when shopping for a camcorder, i compared this with all leading dvd recorders, and for the price...
from MJM from Greensboro, NC, www.circuitcity.com
in fact, two weeks after buying it they lowered the price and i contacted them and they refunded me the differenceand i got a free $200 blue tooth wireless mic on rebate.

Read more reviews

Positives: Easy To Use, Good Value, , Recording Format: DVD

Sony DCR-DVD108 Camcorder

$500.00 Est. at Amazon

from Jonny from Rockford, www.circuitcity.com
it is a really durable item as well i take it to ball games outside in teh elements and it still works like new.....great product i would recommend this camcorder to anyone........
from Sue from San Diego, www.circuitcity.com
it's a terrific camcorder for the price but i wasted my money because i wanted to edit on my mac.
from www.onsale.com
summary: i think overall it is a great camera/camcorder for the price; excellent digital zoom, clear picture and it allows you to record directly to those mini dvd.
from www.walmart.com
great product for the price.
from lt.dell.com
this dvd recorder is not water resistant, or dust resistant so it must be protected like other sensitive electronics (not a con, just a comment)

Read more reviews

Positives: Easy To Use, Excellent Display, Good Value, Recording Format: DVD

Sony HDR-SR11E 60GB Hybrid HD PAL Camcorder

$1,410.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.crutchfield.com
overall i find this camcorder very well built, very easy to use and a great value for the money spent.
from lt.dell.com
a viewfinder is nice to have when you try to take outdoor video or pictures in bright sunlight.
from www.crutchfield.com
the only slightly negative thing is there is slightly poor quality in low light situations but in daylight or brightly lit room light the images are outstanding!!!
from lt.dell.com
picture motion browser software for this camara doesn't support for window vista 64 bit version.
from www.amazon.com
i like sony camcorder product, this one is very good but very expensive.

Read more reviews

Positives: Easy To Use, Nice Display, , Recording Format: HDD

Sony Handycam DCR-DVD408 DVD Camcorder

$415.00 Est. at Amazon

from elmo from protland, oregon, www.circuitcity.com
the color outdoor and with bright light match perfectly.
from www.crutchfield.com
in bright sunny weather i would advise purchasing a polarizer add on so glare is reduced and scenic colors will stand out better.
from Lumavi from SATEX, www.circuitcity.com
ease to use, portable , excelent shots, and a little expensive but is ok
from etab from Boston, MA, www.circuitcity.com
for us, all of the lesser expensive models produced very poor quality indoors / low light.
from www.bestbuy.com
accessories are expensive.

Read more reviews

Positives: Excellent Value, , Great Video Quality, Recording Format: DVD,Flash Media

Sony Handycam DCR-SR300 40GB Camcorder

$1,050.00 Est. at Amazon

from Nick from Red Banks, NJ, www.circuitcity.com
this is a great camcorder, but i recommend the sony dcr-sr200 for the price because the difference is unnoticable when recording videos.
from www.amazon.com
just about every camcorder--especially the hard disk models--seems to come with "support" for windows, albeit really bad software written by the camcorder vendors themselves or some third party who
from www.amazon.com
it is easy to use (recorded my son water skiing as i was driving the boat) and takes great video even when moving.
from www.amazon.com
for movies we use the windows movie maker, i'm sure there are better programs out there but it is simple to use and already on the computer.
from www.amazon.com
the camera takes nice, sharp video and can survive a 60-70mph downhill skiing journey at 10 degrees f (not sure what the windchill was, but it was cold!) and still function like a champ.

Read more reviews

Positives: Excellent For Everyday Use, Recording Format: HDD, LCD Panel Size: 2.7 in., Optical Image Stabilizer

Sony Handycam HDR-UX7 Camcorder

$84.00 Est. at Amazon

from NickTex from San Antonio, TX, www.circuitcity.com
as far as hd quality - i shot some tests scenes outdoors out of the box (defaults to sp, which is mid-quality) and played it back using the composite cables on my 70-inch sony hd big screentv.
from NickTex from San Antonio, TX, www.circuitcity.com
tape is more common and a bit cheaper, but you can buy dvds in bulk, so cost isn't an issue.
from www.vanns.com
with the expensive jvc, the indoor recordings were terrible, with this little sony they are stunning!
from www.amazon.com
outdoor shootings are incredible, even with just hd sp setting.
from www.amazon.com
if you have ever own a pc with windows xp, you know this.

Read more reviews

Positives: Easy To Use, Great Value, Recording Format: HDV, Output Interfaces: Composite (Video),Audio (RCA)

Electronics

Camcorders

Best Digital Camcorders With USB 2.0 Input

JVC Everio GZ-HD3 Camcorder

Samsung SCDC173 DVD

Sony Handycam DCR-SR42 Camcorder

Jazz DV150 Camcorder

Sanyo Xacti VPC-HD1000

Panasonic SDR-H40 40 GB HDD Camcorder

Sony HDR-UX1 AVC HD DVD Handycam Camcorder

Panasonic Palmcorder PV-GS120 Mini DV

Sony HDR-SR10E 40GB 4MP Hard Drive Hybrid

Aiptek MZ-DV Camcorder

Panasonic SDR-SW20R Flash Media Camcorder

Hitachi DZ-HS300A Camcorder

Jazz DV-150 Flash Media Camcorder

Hitachi DZGX5080A DVD Camcorder

Sony Handycam DCR-DVD405 DVD Camcorder

Sony DCR-DVD108 Camcorder

Sony HDR-SR11E 60GB Hybrid HD PAL Camcorder

Sony Handycam DCR-DVD408 DVD Camcorder

Sony Handycam DCR-SR300 40GB Camcorder

Sony Handycam HDR-UX7 Camcorder

Top Brands

More Brands

Recording Media

LCD Panel Size

Weight