Typical price: £860
What is it: MiniDV camcorder with three CCDs and 10x optical zoom
What we think: A distinctive, very compact three-chip MiniDV camcorder that also shoots high-res stills
Compare the JVC GR-X5
JVC GR-X5 compared to all other camcorders
 JVC GR-X5 |
 Canon XH G1 |
 Canon XH A1 |
 Canon HV30 |
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| Review date | 19 Aug 05 | 30 Oct 07 | 7 Jun 07 | 6 Mar 08 |
| Editor's rating |
7.0
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8.9
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8.9
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8.0
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| Price range | £860 | |||
| Review summary | The GR-X5 is a capable jack-of-all-imaging-trades and, as the saying goes, a master of none 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 |
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 |
An extremely minor upgrade from the HV20, the Canon HV30 remains a quality HDV camcorder with a couple of performance issues Read full review |
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