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Top-Rated HD Pocket Camcorders

The third-generation Creative Vado HD is our top-rated pocket camcorder, offering exposure controls, a mic-in port, and impressive low-light performance. If you need a rugged model, the Kodak PlaySport Zx3 is a great option.

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Creative Vado HD (Third Generation)

The third-generation Vado HD has the widest-angle lens of any HD pocket camcorder, as well as exposure controls, great low-light video quality, and a sub-$200 price.

Full Review | Video Review | Specs
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Prices from $79.72

Kodak PlaySport Zx3

The Kodak PlaySport Zx3 shoots top-notch 1080p video and still images, and offers a waterproof frame, but we've seen pocket camcorders that are easier to use.

Full Review - Rated: July 25, 2011
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Sanyo VPC-PD2BK

The awkward-looking Sanyo Xacti VPC-PD2 offers good video and photo quality to go along with its 3X-optical-zoom lens and stereo microphones.

Full Review - Rated: July 25, 2011
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Cisco Flip UltraHD (2-hour/8GB)

It doesn't offer the same impressive video quality as its predecessors, but the final version of Cisco's Flip UltraHD pocket camcorder still dominates the field in ease of use.

Full Review - Rated: April 26, 2011
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Flip Video SlideHD

The Flip SlideHD is great for video playback, but its touchscreen is extremely frustrating to use when you're shooting video.

Full Review | Specs - Rated: May 17, 2010
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Prices from $217

Sony Bloggie Touch MHS-TS20

Although the Sony Bloggie Touch offers a beautiful design and excellent still-image quality, it stumbles on its core function: capturing video.

Full Review | Specs - Rated: July 25, 2011
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Prices from $280

3M Shoot 'n Share CP40

Subpar video quality from both the camcorder and the projector makes the Shoot 'n Share hard to recommend.

Full Review - Rated: July 25, 2011
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JVC Picsio GC-WP10AUS

The JVC Picsio GC-WP10AUS is a serviceable pocket camcorder for your underwater-shooting needs, but the video quality is a major disappointment.

Full Review - Rated: July 25, 2011

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