Typical price: £530
What is it: A digital camera-camcorder combined
What we think: It takes better still photos than a typical camcorder, but makes compromises on performance
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Samsung DuoCam VP-D6040i compared to all other camcorders
 Samsung DuoCam VP-D6040i |
 Canon XH A1 |
 Canon XH G1 |
 Sony HDR-FX1 |
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| Review date | 19 Apr 05 | 7 Jun 07 | 30 Oct 07 | 2 May 05 |
| Editor's rating |
5.0
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8.9
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8.9
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8.0
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| Price range | £530 | |||
| Review summary | Though it takes better still photos than a typical camcorder, it does make some performance compromises Read full review |
Canon's XH A1 is an excellent camcorder for entry-level professionals and independent filmmakers, with hard-to-beat prices for what it offers Read full review |
Canon's XH G1 includes the same technology as the pricier XL H1, but uses an interchangeable lens and a version of the H1's JackPack to drive down the cost. It's an excellent camcorder for entry-level professionals and independent filmmakers, with a hard-to-beat price for what it offers Read full review |
For the price, the best HD camera currently available Read full review |
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