Over the past several years, a new breed of camcorder has emerged on the scene: the pocket camcorder. Popularized by Pure Digital's Flip camcorders, pocket models are now offered by Kodak, Samsung, and Coby, among others. What makes a camcorder a "pocket" camcorder? Good question. The truth is, there is no single, definitive definition. But there are some characteristics that distinguish a pocket camcorder from your average camcorder. Here share you the three most popular pocket camcorders in 2011: JVC PICSIO GC-FM1B, Kodak Zi8 and Sanyo Xacti VPC-CG10.
1. Sanyo Xacti VPC-CG10
To some extent, the Sanyo Xacti VPC-CG10 is specially designed for the newbie of digital video recording. The most outstanding features: a wide angle LCD screen with full 3in and 230k dots resolution. It can record an HD movie resolution of 1,280x720 in Mpeg4 AVC/H.264 format plus 10Mp Jpeg photos with an option to interpolate them up to 12Mp.
Cons: There is no component cable and has a slow AF, poor still camera pictures and the pistol grip may not be for everyone.
Tip: As the Sanyo Xacti VPC-CG10 records .mp4 with AAC audio, it has good compatibility with PC or Mac or other media devices. However, when you get the shooting, you will find that the footage is not acceptable with Windows Movie Maker. Enable to edit Sanyo Xacti Video in Windows Movie Maker, you may find Sanyo Xacti Video converter useful enough.
2: Kodak Zi8
The following elements make Kodak Zi8 stands out: wonderful design, image stabilizing technology and large memory. It shoots full HD 1080p video with a 1920 x 1080 pixel resolution and 30 frames per second.
Cons: Only a 4x digital zoom is included on this device.
Tip: Kodak Zi8 is always be known as the killer of Flip camcorder. The footage from the camera is different from the Flip camcorder video. The Kodak Zi8 records MOV video, which is well accepted by Mac OS. However, when it comes to Windows OS, it is another thing. When import the Kodak Zi8 video to Windows Movie Maker, you will find it impossible. And the pop-up message says it can't be supported. Anyway, having the Kodak Zi8 video converter on hand, all the hassle get away.
JVC PICSIO GC-FM1B
It is small, elegant and stylish design camcorder with video image stabilization. The most favorable feature is the footage can be easily shared on YouTube or iTunes. To YouTube fans, the camcorder is deserved to consider. It records 1440-by-1080p HD video and 8-megapixel still-image capture.
1. Sanyo Xacti VPC-CG10
To some extent, the Sanyo Xacti VPC-CG10 is specially designed for the newbie of digital video recording. The most outstanding features: a wide angle LCD screen with full 3in and 230k dots resolution. It can record an HD movie resolution of 1,280x720 in Mpeg4 AVC/H.264 format plus 10Mp Jpeg photos with an option to interpolate them up to 12Mp.
Cons: There is no component cable and has a slow AF, poor still camera pictures and the pistol grip may not be for everyone.
Tip: As the Sanyo Xacti VPC-CG10 records .mp4 with AAC audio, it has good compatibility with PC or Mac or other media devices. However, when you get the shooting, you will find that the footage is not acceptable with Windows Movie Maker. Enable to edit Sanyo Xacti Video in Windows Movie Maker, you may find Sanyo Xacti Video converter useful enough.
2: Kodak Zi8
The following elements make Kodak Zi8 stands out: wonderful design, image stabilizing technology and large memory. It shoots full HD 1080p video with a 1920 x 1080 pixel resolution and 30 frames per second.
Cons: Only a 4x digital zoom is included on this device.
Tip: Kodak Zi8 is always be known as the killer of Flip camcorder. The footage from the camera is different from the Flip camcorder video. The Kodak Zi8 records MOV video, which is well accepted by Mac OS. However, when it comes to Windows OS, it is another thing. When import the Kodak Zi8 video to Windows Movie Maker, you will find it impossible. And the pop-up message says it can't be supported. Anyway, having the Kodak Zi8 video converter on hand, all the hassle get away.
JVC PICSIO GC-FM1B
It is small, elegant and stylish design camcorder with video image stabilization. The most favorable feature is the footage can be easily shared on YouTube or iTunes. To YouTube fans, the camcorder is deserved to consider. It records 1440-by-1080p HD video and 8-megapixel still-image capture.
