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Top 10 Best Compact Camcorders
Welcome to the Camcorder Piki, the best place to decide between camcorders. Camcorders are consumer video-recording devices that range from streamlined pocket-sized models perfect for taking anywhere to more elaborate models for the home videographer that shoot excellent high-definition video. This Piki makes use of more than 4,300 facts about 133 camcorders. Sort and filter these camcorders according to your preferences using the options on the left. Whether you're looking for camcorders under $250, camcorders under $450 or something else entirely, we have you covered.
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Selected Preferences Overall: Best Size: Compact
Flip Video UltraHD Flash Memory Camcorder (U32120W) ...
The Flip Video UltraHD Flash Memory Camcorder (U32120W) with 8GB Internal Storage - White is 4.16 inches long, 2.11 inches wide and 0.88 inches deep, and it weighs 0.28 pounds. It is inexpensive, and it has a 2 x digital zoom.
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Price: $199.99
Given that users looking for Best Compact Camcorders prefer lower values for price, the Flip Video UltraHD Flash Memory Camcorder (U32120W) with 8GB Internal Storage - White achieves 97% performance in this category.
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Body: Length - 4.16", Width - 2.11", Depth - 0.88"
The Flip Video UltraHD Flash Memory Camcorder (U32120W) with 8GB Internal Storage - White achieves 100% performance for body.
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Still Images
The Flip Video UltraHD Flash Memory Camcorder (U32120W) with 8GB Internal Storage - White achieves 0% performance for still images.
Flip Video UltraHD Flash Memory Camcorder (U32120B) ...
The Flip Video UltraHD Flash Memory Camcorder (U32120B) with 8GB Internal Storage - Black is 4.16 inches long, 2.11 inches wide and 0.88 inches deep, and it weighs 0.28 pounds. It is inexpensive, and it has a 2 x digital zoom.
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Price: $229.99
Given that users looking for Best Compact Camcorders prefer lower values for price, the Flip Video UltraHD Flash Memory Camcorder (U32120B) with 8GB Internal Storage - Black achieves 96% performance in this category.
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Body: Length - 4.16", Width - 2.11", Depth - 0.88"
The Flip Video UltraHD Flash Memory Camcorder (U32120B) with 8GB Internal Storage - Black achieves 100% performance for body.
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Still Images
The Flip Video UltraHD Flash Memory Camcorder (U32120B) with 8GB Internal Storage - Black achieves 0% performance for still images.
Sanyo Xacti HD Camcorder (VPC-GH2) With 12x Optical ...
The Sanyo Xacti HD Camcorder (VPC-GH2) with 12x Optical Zoom - Silver is 4.30 inches long, 1.50 inches wide and 2.20 inches deep, and it weighs 0.40 pounds. It is inexpensive, and it has a 1500 x digital zoom.
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Price: $229.99
Given that users looking for Best Compact Camcorders prefer lower values for price, the Sanyo Xacti HD Camcorder (VPC-GH2) with 12x Optical Zoom - Silver achieves 96% performance in this category.
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Body: Length - 4.30", Width - 1.50", Depth - 2.20"
The Sanyo Xacti HD Camcorder (VPC-GH2) with 12x Optical Zoom - Silver achieves 73% performance for body.
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Still Images: Megapixels - 14 megapixels
The Sanyo Xacti HD Camcorder (VPC-GH2) with 12x Optical Zoom - Silver achieves 99% performance for still images.
Sanyo Xacti HD Camcorder (VPC-CG20BK) With 5x Optica...
The Sanyo Xacti HD Camcorder (VPC-CG20BK) with 5x Optical Zoom - Black is 1.50 inches long, 3.40 inches wide and 4.30 inches deep, and it weighs 0.40 pounds. It is inexpensive, and it has a 1500 x digital zoom.
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Price: $199.99
Given that users looking for Best Compact Camcorders prefer lower values for price, the Sanyo Xacti HD Camcorder (VPC-CG20BK) with 5x Optical Zoom - Black achieves 97% performance in this category.
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Body: Length - 1.50", Width - 3.40", Depth - 4.30"
The Sanyo Xacti HD Camcorder (VPC-CG20BK) with 5x Optical Zoom - Black achieves 67% performance for body.
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Still Images: Megapixels - 10 megapixels
The Sanyo Xacti HD Camcorder (VPC-CG20BK) with 5x Optical Zoom - Black achieves 99% performance for still images.
Flip Video UltraHD Flash Memory Camcorder (U260BL) W...
The Flip Video UltraHD Flash Memory Camcorder (U260BL) with 4GB Internal Storage - Blue is 4.25 inches long, 2.19 inches wide and 1.17 inches deep, and it weighs 0.35 pounds. It is inexpensive, and it has a 2 x digital zoom.
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Price: $149.99
Given that users looking for Best Compact Camcorders prefer lower values for price, the Flip Video UltraHD Flash Memory Camcorder (U260BL) with 4GB Internal Storage - Blue achieves 97% performance in this category.
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Body: Length - 4.25", Width - 2.19", Depth - 1.17"
The Flip Video UltraHD Flash Memory Camcorder (U260BL) with 4GB Internal Storage - Blue achieves 98% performance for body.
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Still Images
The Flip Video UltraHD Flash Memory Camcorder (U260BL) with 4GB Internal Storage - Blue achieves 0% performance for still images.
Flip Video UltraHD Flash Memory Camcorder (U260W) Wi...
The Flip Video UltraHD Flash Memory Camcorder (U260W) with 4GB Internal Storage - White is 4.25 inches long, 2.19 inches wide and 1.17 inches deep, and it weighs 0.35 pounds. It is inexpensive, and it has a 2 x digital zoom.
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Price: $149.99
Given that users looking for Best Compact Camcorders prefer lower values for price, the Flip Video UltraHD Flash Memory Camcorder (U260W) with 4GB Internal Storage - White achieves 97% performance in this category.
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Body: Length - 4.25", Width - 2.19", Depth - 1.17"
The Flip Video UltraHD Flash Memory Camcorder (U260W) with 4GB Internal Storage - White achieves 98% performance for body.
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Still Images
The Flip Video UltraHD Flash Memory Camcorder (U260W) with 4GB Internal Storage - White achieves 0% performance for still images.
Flip Video UltraHD Flash Memory Camcorder (U260MG) W...
The Flip Video UltraHD Flash Memory Camcorder (U260MG) with 4GB Internal Storage - Magenta is 4.25 inches long, 2.19 inches wide and 1.17 inches deep, and it weighs 0.35 pounds. It is inexpensive, and it has a 2 x digital zoom.
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Price: $149.99
Given that users looking for Best Compact Camcorders prefer lower values for price, the Flip Video UltraHD Flash Memory Camcorder (U260MG) with 4GB Internal Storage - Magenta achieves 97% performance in this category.
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Body: Length - 4.25", Width - 2.19", Depth - 1.17"
The Flip Video UltraHD Flash Memory Camcorder (U260MG) with 4GB Internal Storage - Magenta achieves 98% performance for body.
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Still Images
The Flip Video UltraHD Flash Memory Camcorder (U260MG) with 4GB Internal Storage - Magenta achieves 0% performance for still images.
Sony Bloggie HD Flash Memory Camcorder (MHSPM5/W) - ...
The Sony Bloggie HD Flash Memory Camcorder (MHSPM5/W) - White is 0.94 inches long, 2.25 inches wide and 4.13 inches deep, and it weighs 0.26 pounds. It is inexpensive, and it has a 4 x digital zoom.
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Price: $179.99
Given that users looking for Best Compact Camcorders prefer lower values for price, the Sony Bloggie HD Flash Memory Camcorder (MHSPM5/W) - White achieves 97% performance in this category.
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Body: Length - 0.94", Width - 2.25", Depth - 4.13"
The Sony Bloggie HD Flash Memory Camcorder (MHSPM5/W) - White achieves 70% performance for body.
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Still Images: Megapixels - 5 megapixels
The Sony Bloggie HD Flash Memory Camcorder (MHSPM5/W) - White achieves 99% performance for still images.
Coby Flash Memory Camcorder (CAM4000) With 32MB Inte...
The Coby Flash Memory Camcorder (CAM4000) with 32MB Internal Storage - Black is 3.81 inches long, 2.45 inches wide and 1.38 inches deep. It weighs 0.24 pounds, and it is very inexpensive. It has a 4 x digital zoom.
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Price: $49.99
Given that users looking for Best Compact Camcorders prefer lower values for price, the Coby Flash Memory Camcorder (CAM4000) with 32MB Internal Storage - Black achieves 99% performance in this category.
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Body: Length - 3.81", Width - 2.45", Depth - 1.38"
The Coby Flash Memory Camcorder (CAM4000) with 32MB Internal Storage - Black achieves 87% performance for body.
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Still Images: Resolution (Digital Still) - 640 x 480
The Coby Flash Memory Camcorder (CAM4000) with 32MB Internal Storage - Black achieves 99% performance for still images.
JVC Touch Screen HD Flash Memory Camcorder (GCFM2AUS...
The JVC Touch Screen HD Flash Memory Camcorder (GCFM2AUS) - Blue is 4.10 inches long, 2.10 inches wide and 0.90 inches deep. It weighs 0.20 pounds, and it is inexpensive. It has a 4 x digital zoom.
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Price: $179.99
Given that users looking for Best Compact Camcorders prefer lower values for price, the JVC Touch Screen HD Flash Memory Camcorder (GCFM2AUS) - Blue achieves 97% performance in this category.
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Body: Length - 4.10", Width - 2.10", Depth - 0.90"
The JVC Touch Screen HD Flash Memory Camcorder (GCFM2AUS) - Blue achieves 61% performance for body.
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Still Images: Megapixels - 5 megapixels, Resolution (Digital Still) - 2592 x 1944, Image Editing Features - Monotone, Black and White, Sepia, Solarize, Negative Art, Strobe
The JVC Touch Screen HD Flash Memory Camcorder (GCFM2AUS) - Blue achieves 99% performance for still images.