Typical price: £190
What is it: 1080p mini camcorder
What we think: Despite a quirky interface, it boasts a clever, attractive design, but its video quality is satisfactory at best
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 Sony Mobile HD Snap Camera MHS-PM1 |
 Samsung VP-HMX20 |
 Sony TG3E |
 JVC Everio GZ-X900 |
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| Review date | 30 Jun 09 | 28 Oct 08 | 16 Sep 08 | 9 Jun 09 |
| Editor's rating |
6.6
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8.3
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8.2
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8.0
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| Price range | £190 | |||
| Review summary | The Mobile HD Snap Camera MHS-PM1 represents a step forward for Sony in the mini-camcorder arena, but a quirky interface and merely okay video quality prevent it from conquering the competition Read full review |
The Samsung VP-HMX20 impressed us with the quality of its video even in low light, making this more than just a good-looking stylish model. We'd like more manual control -- and more subtle control over the zoom -- but it's so easy to use that we can look past that to see how good this camorder is Read full review |
Sony's forte is high-quality, cutting-edge technology delivered in highly desirable, stylish consumer products. That describes the TG3E perfectly. Serious videographers may scoff at some of its omissions and weaknesses, but for non-experts happy to plug their camcorder straight into their HDTVs, it's excellent Read full review |
The JVC Everio GZ-X900 is a slim, light and handsome camcorder that doubles up as a very decent camera. At the top settings, video and still-image quality are both good, but, while the slow-motion modes and unique optical image stabiliser are interesting extras, a few niggles and the high price might make you think twice Read full review |
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