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The best pocket camcorder for you

There's no shortage of video-recording devices to choose from. With so many devices offering video functions, including mobile phones, digital cameras, MP3 players, pocket camcorders and HD camcorders, it's hard to know which is the right one to choose.

At Which?, our team of experts can help you make the right buying decision.

Our Which? experts meticulously test pocket camcorders to find out which ones are Best Buys and which ones are best ignored. We give you this advice in everyday language, not technobabble. So you can be sure that the memories you capture come out as vividly as possible.

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Camcorder reviews you can trust

At Which? our team of experts subject the most popular camcorders to the most unforgiving tests. We've reviewed pocket camcorders from the most popular brands, including Flip, Kodak, JVC and Toshiba.

Our experts put themselves in your shoes, and judge how well each camcorder can capture those precious moments in different lighting conditions. By separating the outstanding performers from the mediocre, you can be sure that the camcorder you choose will do those moments justice. 

Because of the popularity of video-sharing online, we test how easy it is to connect each pocket camcorder to a computer and upload footage to YouTube. The best-performing models preserve the original video quality and allow you to transfer files quickly and easily.

The best pocket camcorders won't run out of power while you're capturing those special moments. As well as testing the battery life on each model, we test to see how long it takes to fully charge the pocket camcorders.

What makes a Best Buy camcorder?

A Which? Best Buy camcorder will, first and foremost, provide you with superior video image quality in most situations. Different lighting conditions will affect picture quality, and we found that many models fell disappointingly short in dim or indoor light. 

As well as capturing videos with crisp detail and accurate colours, a Best Buy pocket camcorder should offer good sound quality. These small devices cannot match the sound capture you can achieve with a larger HD camcorder - especially one with an external microphone attached. But by holding the pocket camcorders to an acceptable standard we can determine which ones can reliably capture decent sound.

A Best Buy pocket camcorder should also offer dependable battery life, a clear button layout, and a bright LCD screen that makes it easy to compose your videos and view your recordings on.

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