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Video recording technology has become so accessible that there are now dozens of good pocket video cameras available for $100 or even less. Pocket camcorders have evolved quickly because of the competitive market and the new ones are better than just inexpensive entry-level cameras. The top pocket camcorders all now shoot in HD and offer all kinds of connectivity to HDTVs and the internet. These camcorders are designed for the new generation of users who want simple interfaces plus high-tech capability, and all of it on the go. Following is a brief list of some of the best from the new batch and a comparison of their features. Manufacturers nowadays are marketing new electronics to more specific groups, and so the current pocket digital camcorders each have their own suite of specific features designed for a particular market niche. With so many to choose from, finding the best pocket camcorder for you should be easy. This list is ranked by screen size and pays special attention to the brand details that make each camera stand out.
 | Kodak Zi8 Pocket Video Camera (Raspberry)$179.00 $399.00 |
-The Kodak Zi8 Pocket Video Camera retails for about $100 with a 2.5 inch color screen 1080p image resolution. This is another camera designed for easy HDTV and YouTube interface. With included image stabilization and around 10 hours of recording capability, this camera is designed to be a functional high-quality-for-the-price-camera. This is also a good camera for Mac users with an easy iPod and iTunes interface.
-The Flip UltraHD camcorder offers 1, 2, and 4 hour HD versions of this camera, costing between $150 – $250. These cameras offer more memory than cheaper cameras without using memory cards and they offer very good video quality. The front of this camera looks like a point and shoot, and you wouldn’t necessarily think that it had high quality video capabilities. This camera is designed for easy access to various media outlets like YouTube and Facebook.
 | Toshiba Camileo S20 Full-HD Camcorder Bundle - Silver/Black$179.99 $149.99 |
-The Toshiba Camileo S20 Full-HD Pocket Camcorder sells for about $150. With a 3 inch LCD color monitor, 1080p full HD resolution, and 4x digital zoom, this camera is about good HDTV ready image quality in a small package. This pocket camcorder is the one of the slimmest available, about the size of a smart phone. A smart card slot allows for up to 32 GB of memory, which is enough to be convenient. Other features include a swivel screen, easy upload capabilities, and 5 megapixel still camera image quality.
 | Panasonic TA-1 Ultrathin HD Pocket Camcorder Enabled with Skype and iFrame (Dark Grey)$169.95 $79.99 |
-The Panasonic TA-1 Ultrathin HD Pocket Camcorder sells for $89 at Amazon. This camera is super small and light though it still shoots in full HD. It uses an iFrame format that makes up and downloading very speedy. This is an attractive camera for people who want a still camera plus video in the same package, offering decent 8 megapixel resolution. This is good enough image quality for printing snapshots or even larger prints. Another selling point is Skype audio and video compatibility and a built-in USB plug for direct computer connections. Other features include image stabilization and an LED light for dark recording.
-The Kodak PlaySport HD Waterproof Pocket Video Camera s similar the KodakZi8 reviewed above in price and features but this is the rugged outdoor version and functions just fine in up to 10 feet of water. It is also rigged for use with Facebook and other social media sites, making it road ready. Other features include a sun glare shield, blur reduction technology, basic editing and voice-over capabilities, and 5 megapixel still image resoultion. This tiny camera is built to be rugged and ready to use right out of the box.
-The Aiptek MPVR 8MP MPEG4 Digital Camcorder sells at Amazon for just $88. The color LCD screen is 2.4 inches wide, and the still camera feature offers 6 megapixel resolution. This camcorder adds another interesting feature in its quest to be an all-in-one as it includes the ability to record movies and clips in MPEG-4 compression mode which means that it can double as a media player. Other features include digital video stabilization, an MP3 player, night mode, a flash strobe, digital zoom, a TV/VCR output, and a removable hard disk and card reader, allowing you to expand memory capacity.
All of these pocket camcorders offer better than average home recording capabilities for under $200. With so many specific features, the camera that you buy will probably depend on your intended uses as well as image quality and memory. Be sure to check whether or not you will need a memory card. Amazon often offers the camcorder plus a card for a discount.
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