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4K resolution
The latest models with 4K resolution deliver approximately four times as much detail as HD resolution. However, while support 4K video capture may seem like a great feature, don't buy based purely on this feature as it'll take some time before 4K has the same penetration as HD.
Optical zoom
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Camera resolution (Mp)
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Accessory shoe
Smartphone device control
Smartphone connectivity through NFC (near-field communication) and Wi-Fi means you can use your smartphone to view the footage remotely, control the camcorder settings or even transfer footage to the smartphone to post online.
Microphone input
LCD monitor size (mm)
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Artificial light score
An expert viewing panel assesses the resolution, sharpness, colour and overall image quality of recordings in artificial light.
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Low light score
Testing for low light is carried out with an ambient light measurement of 8 lux. Our testers also look at low light performance when panning across a scene as well as operating the optical zoom.
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Battery life (min)
We measured the battery life of each model from full charge to when the camera stopped capturing video.
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Availability
A Similar model is identical in most aspects except for a few. This means that a majority of its test results are identical so you can reasonably expect to get the same results from the model we tested, but for those aspects which aren't identical, we'll note these as "Not Tested" in the Compare tables.
A Tested model refers to a model that is still current and available in the Australian market. You should be able to order this model through your local retailer, or find it online.
These models can't be found in retailers or online or are no longer manufactured. You may still find these models on second hand websites, or in second hand dealers. Test methods may change over time, so criteria which can't be directly compared will contain an N/A.
An Identical model is exactly that. Performance characteristics will be identical and the only difference will be something trivial such as colour, which won't have an impact on performance.
These are models we haven't yet tested but that are available.
Included in this review
- CHOICE buy
- Overall score
- Ease of use score
- Daylight score
- Artificial light score
- Low light score
- Sound quality score
- Autofocus score
- Image stabilisation score
- Still photo score
- LCD monitor score
- Battery life (min)
- Start-up time (sec)
- Good points
- Bad points
- Availability
- Brand
- Model
- Price
- Remote control
- Video lamp
- Photo flash
- Accessory shoe
- Removable memory (SDXC)
- Memory stick
- Zoom audio microphone
- Surround sound
- Microphone input
- Headphone socket
- Pico projector
- Smartphone device control
- Wi-Fi
- HDMI
- USB 2.0
- 4K resolution
- Optical image stabiliser
- AVCHD recording
- Touchscreen
- Can be used as external drive
- LCD viewfinder
- LCD monitor size (mm)
- Built in flash memory (GB)
- Optical zoom
- Weight (g)
- Dimensions (cm, H x W x L)
- Camera resolution (Mp)
- Contact