Getting a great digital camcorder doesn't have to cost a lot of money. This list of digital camcorders contains the best digital camcorders on the market today for under $400. There are several different camcorders on the list many with most of the same features you will find on higher end camcorder models.

The Canon HV-10is a compact  MiniDV camcorder that records video in 1080 high-definition video. The camcorder features a 10x optical zoom, and a 3.1 megapixel still camera for taking digital still as well as video.  Canon has a long standing reputation for quality and price.

Sony has pioneered many new features in their camcorders.  The Sony HDR-HC3 records video in true high-definition video and has a 2.1-megapixel ClearVid CMOS sensor. The camcorder can record video at 1080 lines of resolution and can take still pictures at a 4.1 megapixel resolution.

Another top choice is the Sanyo VPC-HD1a Xacti High Definition camcorder.
This very compact high-definition camcorder by Sanyo records onto a high capacity secure digital card (SD) rather than to a tape. The camcorder will allow you to shoot high-definition video and take 5.1 megapixel stills simultaneously.


Sony hit the bulls eye with the  HDR-SR1 High Definition HDD (hard disk drive) Camcorder.  Forget tapes, this compact camcorder by Sony records high-definition videos directly onto a built in 30GB hard drive. This camcorder has a professional quality Carl Zeiss lens as well as a touch panel menu.  Carl Zeiss lens are among the very best lens available.

Any of the above models of high definition camcorders will serve you well. 

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