Top-rated products in the Camcorders category
Here's a ranking of the top rated products in this category. To give you a quick overview, we've also added some key information about the products.
1. Sony FDR AX53 4K Handycam
The performance package of this top-class 4K Handycam is unmatched. With Balanced Optical SteadyShot and fast intelligent autofocus, you'll get the images you want. A new microphone structure covers the entire environment. Playback is even possible with temporal movement and operation via professional/manual functions.
The enhanced performance of the lens and image sensor improves high-precision reproduction, sensitivity and performance. Thanks to first-class image stabilization, you'll get consistent, high-quality shots across the entire zoom range, even while walking. A particularly efficient lens drive and the prediction of the Auofokusbereich provide for a fast focus change from distant to close objects.
The new microphone structure allows sound to be recorded from five directions with about 40% less noise1 for a realistic atmosphere. Let your creativity run wild with ultra-fast recording and time-lapse, and create a stunning video. Thanks to the manual setting functions, EVF and data recording with time code and stamp, you can make professional recordings.
2. Blackmagic Pocket Cinema
A next-generation handheld 4K digital camera, the revolutionary new Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 4K has been hotly anticipated. Thanks to its completely redesigned camera design, the latest digital film technology now fits in the palm of your hand. The Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 4K comes with a 4/3 sensor, a dynamic range of 13 stops, and dual native ISOs up to 25,600, giving you stunning HDR images and performing fantastically in low light. External controls provide quick access to key functions, while the 5-inch touchscreen makes cropping, focusing, and changing camera settings a breeze. Images are recorded in RAW or ProRes at up to 120 fps to standard SD/UHS-II or CFast 2.0 cards. In addition, the Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 4K features an MFT mount, built-in microphones, an XLR input, a full-size HDMI port, 3D LUT support, Bluetooth, a USB-C expansion port, and more. The Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 4K has all the professional features you need. Its portable and affordable design lets you use it wherever you want. It's perfect for shooting indie films and documentaries, fashion shows, travel blogs, web videos, weddings, corporate videos, sports, etc. Blackmagic Design color processing and RAW capabilities provide incredible image quality that rivals even images from much more expensive professional digital film cameras. With the Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 4K, you'll benefit from image quality that seamlessly blends with footage from highly professional cameras used in Hollywood movies and TV series.
The portable and handy design of the Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 4K offers incredible portability without skimping on features. Made from a carbon-polycarbonate blend, the compact body is extremely durable yet lightweight. In addition to a super-bright 5-inch screen, multiple built-in microphones, and built-in recorders, external buttons and dials give you quick access to key features. In no time at all, you'll be checking framing and focus, capturing audio, and recording files without having to lug around extra monitors, microphones, recorders, or cables. There are also plenty of mounting points, a mini-XLR connector with phantom power, Bluetooth control, and more. In short, the Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 4K is a full-featured portable digital film camera that is also flexible and expandable. The Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 4K runs the same operating system as the URSA Mini - the Blackmagic OS. That means you benefit from the most sophisticated camera operating system in the world, and with it, some professional features that are otherwise reserved for larger cameras. If you're new to the industry, you can make your first attempts with the Pocket Cinema Camera 4K and upgrade to the URSA Mini later. And if you're already familiar with the URSA Mini, you're all set. The modern touchscreen lets you adjust settings, add metadata, and view shooting status. It's all done with simple tap and swipe gestures. Blackmagic OS gives you full control over camera features like 3D LUTs for recording and monitoring, HDR outputs via HDMI, metadata entries, custom presets, advanced video mode, remote control via Bluetooth, external audio input timecode, RAW recording, and more.
3. Panasonic HC-V180EG-K
Thanks to the high zoom factor, even distant subjects can be captured easily. The 28 mm wide-angle lens allows you to capture more subjects even at close range. And the Creative Control function lets you add impressive effects to your videos. With the V180, you can film even distant subjects that would be too far away with a conventional zoom.
When movement is involved, the picture can get crooked. The Level Shot function compensates for lateral tilting of the camcorder, ensuring a straight and stable image horizon. The setting can be adjusted in three levels - OFF, Normal or Strong - depending on the shooting condition. The Hybrid O.I.S.+ optical and electronic image stabilizer corrects hand and arm movements on five axes, reducing unwanted camera shake, whether for wide-angle or telephoto shots. For sharp, clear images.
Get more people and background into the picture - thanks to the 28 mm wide-angle function (equivalent with 35 mm camera) this is possible. Especially useful if you want to take a group picture in a small room. Even with only a small distance all come to the picture. The built-in microphone also lets you record small sound clips.
The BSI sensor records bright, high-quality images with low noise - in high and low light. So you can take beautiful pictures in every situation, inside and at night.
4. Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro
The Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera brings all the professional features for feature films, TV programs and documentaries. But now you can revolutionize other genres like video blogs, YouTube content and the like with these very same features. Take advantage of the same features found on expensive digital film cameras. Capture richer colors, more detail, and a wider dynamic range between the brightest highlights and the darkest shadows. Because that's why feature film images look so fantastic. And now you can achieve the same high-end production values on any job. Shooting cinematic-quality indie films, documentaries, music videos, wedding videos, corporate videos and the like is now within reach.
The Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera's elegant design packs an enormous array of high-end digital film features into a handy miniature format. The camera body, made from a lightweight carbon polycarbonate composite, has a multi-functional holding curvature. From there, all controls for shooting, ISO adjustment, white balance and shutter angle are at your fingertips. Because the Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera is a state-of-the-art digital film camera, the sensor is designed to reduce thermal noise. This makes for cleaner shadows and higher ISO sensitivity. In addition, you can focus hair-sharp on the large 5-inch LCD in 4K or 6K resolution. You're also treated to a removable battery door, four shockproof microphones, a heavy-duty lens mount, and a built-in speaker.
The multifunctional holding curvature on the body is designed according to ergonomic principles. Buttons for important functions like ISO, white balance and shutter are placed within reach of your fingertips. There's even a scroll wheel that lets you make aperture adjustments in an instant with your index finger. Additional controls, far beyond those found on DSLR cameras, save you the hassle of searching for commands on a tiny display. The Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera has easy-to-access record and freeze buttons that are placed exactly where you expect them. You also get individually assignable function keys and control buttons for high frame rates, focus zoom, menu operation, playback and more.
5. Panasonic HC-VX11EG-K
Panasonic video camera HC-VX11, Resistance: Dustproof, Splashproof, Frost-resistant, Screen diagonal: 3 ", Color: Black, Interfaces: Micro-HDMI, 3.5 mm headphone jack, 3.5 mm microphone input, Viewfinder: Electronic, Optical zoom: 24 ×, WLAN, Vi.
6. Panasonic HC-X1500E
Despite its excellent performance, the Panasonic HC-X1500E camcorder is ultra-compact and therefore easy to transport. For dedicated filmmakers thereby well suited, it records in 4K resolution and with up to 60 fps. Here, functionality and mobility are writ large. Professional recordings are possible anytime and anywhere. The camcorder combines excellent performance and great features in an ultra-compact housing. Record in 4K resolution at up to 60 fps. Wide range of use possible as the zoom function lets you expand the zoom factor to 32x in 4K and 48x in Full HD. Highly accurate and fast autofocus. Face detection helps focus on the main subject. Always sharp images as distance and exposure are precisely detected. 5-axis Hybrid O.I.S. optical image stabilizer features a ball drive that reduces friction and compensates for shock. Smooth images are possible even with the full 24x zoom. Live streaming in full HD possible, for concerts, sporting events. Thanks to the integrated WiFi module, recordings can be easily transmitted. Two manual adjustment rings of different widths allow manual focusing and provide direct access to aperture and zoom.
7. Panasonic HC-VXF11
The HC-VXF11 records videos in perfect 4K picture quality with 30p. The new Leica Dicomar lens with 25mm wide-angle and 24x zoom offers the right focal length in every situation. Features such as 4K cropping, 4K photo and the wireless multi-camera concept give video enthusiasts even more opportunities to implement their ideas. In addition, the VXF11 is equipped with a fold-away viewfinder.
8. Panasonic HC-V380EG-K
This Full HD camcorder not only allows you to record comfortably, but also gives you the best results without blurring. With the Wireless Multi Camera function, you can shoot multiple scenes at the same time, so you won't miss any more moments. In addition, the Level Shot function and the 5-axis image stabilizer ensure that the image is always even and free of camera shake.
With the V380, you can film even distant subjects that would be too far away with a conventional zoom. When there is movement in the game, the picture can get crooked. The Level Shot function compensates for lateral tilting of the camcorder and provides a straight and stable image horizon. The setting can be adjusted in three levels - OFF, Normal or Power* - depending on the shooting conditions. The optical and electronic image stabilizer Hybrid O. I. S. + corrects hand and arm movements on five axes and thus reduces unwanted camera shake, whether for wide-angle or telephoto shots. For sharp, clear images.
Bring more people and background into the picture - thanks to the 28 mm wide angle function (corresponds to 35 mm camera) this is possible. Especially useful if you want to take a group shot in a small room. Even with only a small distance, everyone gets onto the picture. Thanks to the integrated microphone, you can also record small sound clips.
Wireless Multi Camera is a further development of the Wireless Twin Camera* concept and now captures even more action and emotions. Up to three smartphones or action cams can now send their videos simultaneously to the camcorder via WiFi. Two windows can be displayed in the main image. This is how wonderful video eyewitnesses emerge, showing how several people experience the same moment.
With the Panasonic Image App, you can use your smartphone or tablet as a remote control with live image viewing and operate the camcorder from a distance. View videos and photos on a smartphone or tablet and upload them to social networks. Simply monitor your baby with the camcorder and smartphone or tablet. The Push Notification feature notifies the smartphone or tablet via a voice sensor when the baby wakes up or screams. You can share important events such as a wedding in full HD quality with USTREAM video service and share them with friends around the world in real time. You can remotely record high-definition live video from your home and monitor it and talk to your family or pet via smartphone or tablet.
9. Panasonic HC-X2000E
Effective resolution, 10-bit video recording, 24x optical zoom, F1.8 - 4.0 lens, 5-axis optical image stabilizer, 3.5" LCD touch monitor. Wireless control thanks to WiFi, live streaming in full HD. Integrated LED video light with 70 lx up to 1 m. Tiltable viewfinder. Two XLR inputs.
10. Zoom Q2n-4K
12 "Scene" options for shooting in different lighting conditions. Built-in X/Y stereo microphone. Compatible with sound pressure levels up to 120 dB without distortion. Usable as standalone audio recorder with up to 24 Bit / 96 kHz.