Best HD Camcorder 2011

Most of us experience some moments which are so special that we later wished we had them on tape, so that we could view them over and over. Pictures bring back those sweet memories, but a video makes it more personal and interesting. As more and more technological advancements are made, the market is getting filled with better and bigger HD camcorders, and it's ultimately the customer's choice which one they want to buy. However, buying a HD (High-Definition) camcorder is a major purchase and people should be well-informed before making such a huge decision. Before going for the purchase of the camcorder, it is very necessary that the buyer is comfortable working with the camcorder. The buyer should find the purpose of the camcorder and make the purchase accordingly.

Top HD Camcorders

People interested in buying a camcorder are always advised to check the specifications first to make sure that they are buying the right product. For example, many camcorders come with Wi-Fi features to make the sharing of pictures and videos simpler. With just a click of a button the camcorder will connect to a wireless PC and the pictures and videos can be transferred. The good news for most buyers is that the cost of HD camcorders has reduced greatly and now they are available for less than $1000.

Sony HDR-CX130

• Maker: Sony
• Digital Zoom: 350x
• Optical Zoom: 30x
• Optical Sensor Size: 1/4"
• Optical Sensor Type: Exmor RCMOS
• Digital Video Format: MPEG-2, AVCHD
• Minimum Shutter Speed: 1/8 sec
• Max Shutter Speed: 1/10000 sec
• Camcorder Sensor Resolution: 4.2 megapixels
• Camcorder Effective Video Resolution: 1.67 megapixels
• Face Detection: Yes
• Supported Resolution: 1080i, 1080p, 480p
• Memory Card: Yes
• Accessories: Rechargeable battery pack (NP-FV50), AC adapter (AC-L200), Power cord, Component A/V cable, USB connection support cable, CD-ROM
• Price: $500

Canon Vixia HF M300

• Maker: Canon
• Digital Zoom: 300x
• Optical Zoom: 15x
• Optical Sensor Size: 1/4"
• Optical Sensor Type: CMOS
• Digital Video Format: H.264, AVCHD
• Minimum Shutter Speed: NA
• Max Shutter Speed: 1/2000 sec
• Camcorder Sensor Resolution: 3.89 megapixels
• Camcorder Effective Video Resolution: 2.99 megapixels
• Face Detection: Yes
• Supported Resolution: 1080i
• Memory Card: Yes
• Accessories: (BP-827) battery pack, (RA-V1) Remote control adapter, Component cable (CTC-100), Battery charger (CG-800)
• Price: $550

Panasonic HDC-SD60K (Black)

• Maker: Panasonic
• Digital Zoom: 1500x
• Optical Zoom: 25x
• Optical Sensor Size: ¼.1"
• Optical Sensor Type: MOS
• Digital Video Format: AVCHD
• Minimum Shutter Speed: 1/2 sec
• Max Shutter Speed: 1/8000 sec
• Camcorder Sensor Resolution: 3.32 megapixels
• Camcorder Effective Video Resolution: 2.11 megapixels
• Face Detection: Yes
• Supported Resolution: 1080i
• Memory Card: Yes
• Accessories: Rechargeable battery pack (VW-VBK180), AC adapter (VW-SK12-K), Power cord, Component A/V cable, USB connection support cable, DVD burner
• Price: $490

Canon Vixia HF S200

• Maker: Canon
• Digital Zoom: 200x
• Optical Zoom: 10x
• Optical Sensor Size: ½.6"
• Optical Sensor Type: CMOS
• Digital Video Format: AVCHD
• Minimum Shutter Speed: 1/2 sec
• Max Shutter Speed: 1/2000 sec
• Camcorder Sensor Resolution: 8.59 megapixels
• Camcorder Effective Video Resolution: 6.01 megapixels
• Face Detection: Yes
• Supported Resolution: 1080i
• Memory Card: Yes
• Accessories: Rechargeable battery pack (BP-827), AC adapter (CA-570), Power cord, Component A/V cable, USB connection support cable, CD-ROM
• Price: $900

Panasonic HDC TM700

• Maker: Panasonic
• Digital Zoom: 700x
• Optical Zoom: 12x
• Optical Sensor Size: ¼.1"
• Optical Sensor Type: 3MOS
• Digital Video Format: AVCHD
• Minimum Shutter Speed: 1/2 sec
• Max Shutter Speed: 1/8000 sec
• Camcorder Sensor Resolution: 3.05 megapixels
• Camcorder Effective Video Resolution: 2.53 megapixels
• Face Detection: Yes
• Supported Resolution: 1080i, 1080p
• Memory Card: Yes
• Accessories: Rechargeable battery pack (VW-VBG130), AC adapter (VW-AD21-K), Power cord, Component A/V cable, USB connection support cable, DVD burner (VW-BN1)
• Price: $1000

So these were some of your choices for the best HD camcorder 2011. Make sure to buy a camcorder with a big LCD screen that is bright and are easy to view in sunlight. It's good to have a camcorder which is small as it becomes very handy and can also be fitted in a small backpack.