JVC GS-TD1 and Sony 3D Handycam HDR-TD10 review

When I search on the Internet, I found that JVC GS-TD1 and Sony Handycam HDR-TD10 are the frequently discussion 3D camcorders, it seemed that they both look good, but could someone give me a clue which one to choose?

The JVC GS-TD1 looks set to be the first 3D consumer-level camcorder to launch in the UK when it goes on sale for around £1,500 in March. We saw a 3D Handycam from Sony at the recent 2011 Consumer Electronics Show, but the Sony HDR-TD10 looks set for an April UK launch.


JVC GS-TD1 and Sony 3D Handycam HDR-TD10 are the first full featured 3-D camcorders for consumers that allows 1080p recording, zoom lens, 3.5 inch LCD screens that allow 3-D viewing without glasses, 64Gb memory, expandable memory slots which can record in both 2D or 3D.

Main features of JVC GS-TD1
1. 1920×1080 Full HD 3D Recording
2. New High-speed imaging engine “FALCONBRID”
3. 5x optical zoom while recording in 3D mode
4. JVC 3D TWIN HD GT LENS
5. F1.2 super bright lens
6. Back-illuminated CMOS Sensors
7. 3D SOUND (JVC’s BIPHONIC technology)
8. 3D Time-Lapse recording
9. 3D digital still images
10. 3.5” glasses-free 3D touch panel LCD monitor
11. Everio MediaBrowser 3D Edition
12. 64GB Internal Flash Memory with SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot

Key features of Sony 3D Handycam HDR-TD10
1. Double Full HD 3D Consumer Camcorder
2. 1920 x 1080 Full HD 60p/24p Recording with 7MP Still Images
3. 3D Ready 3.5” Xtra Fine LCD Display (1229K) w/TruBlack Technology
4. 64GB Embedded Flash Memory
5. Dual Wide Angle G Lenses to capture everything you want
6. 5.1ch Surround mic for vivid and dynamic surround sound
7. Expanded recording/monitoring with mic/headphone jack
8.10x Optical Zoom in 3D mode & 17x Extended Zoom to get even closer to the action
9. Manual Control (Iris/Shutter/Exposure/White Balance)
10. Back-illuminated "Exmor R" CMOS sensor for superb low-light video
11. Built-in Flash for still photography
12. Wind noise reduction for clear voice recording

Comparison between JVC GS-TD1 and Sony 3D Handycam HDR-TD10
1. Both JVC GS-TD1 and Sony 3D Handycam HDR-TD10 are easy to use in 3D mode, and neither require the complication lens calibration techniques
2. JVC GS-TD1 has more manual controls in 3D mode as well as more options for 3D recording, while Sony 3D Handycam HDR-TD10 has a single 3D record mode and offers little in the way of control when shooting 3D
3. Sony Handycam HDR-TD10 hasa much better 3D LCD and more optical zoom in 3D than that of JVC GS-TD1

Import JVC GS-TD1 and Sony 3D Handycam HDR-TD103D video to Apple devices
It is impossible for you to put your recorded 3D video from JVC GS-TD1 or Sony 3D Handycam HDR-TD10 to Apple devices iPod, iPhone, iPad who require lower video resolution. Then, to make the 3D video playable on these devices, you need to change JVC GS-TD1 or Sony 3D Handycam HDR-TD10 3D video to iPod, iPhone, iPad supported common video files.

Play JVC GS-TD1 and Sony Handycam HDR-TD10 3D video on Apple devices
3D Camcorder Converter is probably the first converter for dealing with 3D videos, with it, you can easily convert JVC GS-TD1 or Sony Handycam HDR-TD10 3D video to common MP4 files for playback on Apple devices iPod, iPhone, iPad etc

3D Camcorder Converter is also good at editing your 3D video files before transferring to Apple devices with the built-in video editing functions like video clip, video crop, video effect, video settings, video snapshot etc.

Note: If you want to do the job via a PC, 3D Camcorder Converter for PC is also available for you.