Camcorder reviews: Reliability
Best camcorders for reliability
The best digital camcorders will preserve those important moments in great quality – be sure to check which models are rated Best Buys in the Which? camcorder reviews before you decide on a purchase.
But buying a digital camcorder is no small investment, so it's good to know you're spending your money on a reliable brand. We surveyed Which? members to see how reliable they'd found their own digital camcorders to be, and the results suggest that most big brands are reassuringly durable.
Why camcorders break down
The top three reasons why your camcorders broke down:
- Poor picture quality 6%
- Problems with camera casing 2%
- Battery failure 2%
| Camcorder Which? reliability index | |
|---|---|
| Brand | Score |
| Panasonic |  96% |
| Samsung | 96% |
| Sony | 95% |
| Canon | 95% |
| JVC | 92% |
Table notes
Sample sizes: Panasonic (394), Samsung (72), Sony (707), Canon (235), JVC (246). The total sample size was 1,654.