No match for Sony’s SR12 on features, but incredibly easy to use and an ideal ‘my first HD camcorder’

The marker has been laid down. Sony's pulled off another AVCHD stunner that will be hard to beat this year

Small, sleek, easy to use and capable of producing excellent results, no matter where you are.

It's a mini adventure with the S10. A go anywhere, shoot anything cam that won't break the bank and delivers well for its size

The SD1 looks stunning, and performs even better. If this is what AVCHD delivers, then we’re totally sold

Not much to tempt you over last year's HV20 but Canon still rules the roost when it comes to raw picture quality

Whereas a couple of years ago Canon might have described this as a mini camcorder, it now describes it as a compact multimedia DV camera. Certainly by comparison with the others in this month's labs it's not mini, however it does manage to pack a lot of features into a relatively small package. It is an upright camera rather than the longer, squatter shape of the MVX250i and weighs 43 grams less than its bigger but cheaper brother.

Are you still confused about what sort of camera to purchase? We take a look at some of the differences between stand-alone video cameras and dual-use compacts that promise to do everything. Are video cameras still even necessary? We've got some answers.

Great video, tons of features, easy to use... if only there was a PAL-friendly version

This Panny 'corder can shoot stills at a resolution of 4-megapixels, which makes it a match for a still camera

Not exactly a hi-def holiday shooter, but the Action Cam is perfect for creating your ‘when skiing goes wrong’ home video

3CCD has yet to prove it’s worth the premium. If you want a hard-disker, go for one of the cheaper Everio models

Creative’s Vado is brilliant value for money and a fine little friend to fans of web video

Lacking a few features but for simplicity and decent quality, this has to be one of the best value camcorders around

A lovely compact cam and a decent HD camcorder in one

The first thing you notice about the Kyocera Samurai 2100DG is the shape of the camera.

One of the important things you'll be doing with a new flat screen is connecting it to a set top box, Blu-Ray player or PVR like a TiVo. Here's what you need to know

If there's someone in your life without a digital camera, there's never been a better time to get them started. Compact cameras now offer 8-12 megapixels for under $500, and provide large LCDs for easy viewfinding and shot setup as well as automatic face recognition, multiple focal points and more!

A great still camera with a decent movie mode. The restrictions on movie length mean it’s only any good for short video ‘snapshots’, though, and not ideal for that holiday of a lifetime

The first Blu-ray drive to actually BE available in Australia. The massive price should fall quickly.