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

A capable cam that'll take the knocks and matches it rival, the Panasonic HDC-SD1. It can’t quite better Canon’s HV20 on sheer performance though

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

An above-average all-rounder that adds 720p recording to an already attractive mix

Key improvements over the SD5 make this a still more enticing pocket HD camcorder prospect

A fully featured hard disk AVCHD camcorder with plenty of recording space