How to choose the right pocket video camcorder

Many users are now looking into buying pocket video camcorders because they are very easy to use and many pocket video camcorders can take high HD videos. There are many different brands and types of pocket video camcorders on the market and it can be frustrating when it comes to which one is the right one to choose.

The major players of pocket video camcorders are the Flip video camcorder, JVC, Sony, Kodak and Creative etc. The popular types of pocket video camcorders include Flip Ultra HD, Flip SlideHD, JVC Picsio GC–FM2 JVC Picsio GC-WP10, Kodak Zi8, Kodak PlaySport, Kodak PlayTouch, Sony Bloggie, Creative Vado etc. Too many camcorders to choose from? No worries, let's take the six most popular ones from the above types and give them a review. And they are Flip Ultra HD,    Kodak Zi8    , Kodak PlaySport, JVC Picsio GC-WP10, JVC Picsio GF-FM2, Sony Bloggie Touch (8G) and Creative Vado HD.

The following chart is a comparison of the specs of the

For users with different needs, the right pocket camcorder varies.

Best of everything: JVC Picsio GC-WP10
If what you pursue is the highest output quality and most complete features, JVC Picsio GC-WP10 will be the best choice because its highest output video quality is 1920*1080, which is the highest available on the market. It's also waterproof and expandable to 64G storage. It lets you easily share your videos on YouTube, Facebook and Vimeo, and also take still pictures.


Best performance/price ratio: Kodak PlaySport
Kodak PlaySport is priced at 149.95, the cheapest among these pocket video camcorders. But it has pretty much everything you need: high quality video, still shooting, big expandable storage up to 32G etc. And it's also waterproof. The only thing is that Kodak video cameras are not YouTube friendly. However, there are many tools on that market that you can use to upload your Kodak video to YouTube and other video websites.


For seniors: JVC Picsio GC-FM2
If you are buying a pocket video camera for your grandparents, JVC Picso GC-FM2 is a great choice. It has the biggest screen, and it is very light, 4.0 oz. And the video quality is very high. If you expand the memory to 64G, your grandparents won't have to clean the memory as often as what they have to do with other camcorders. More information you can read the review on JVC camcorder.


For kids: Kodak PlaySport
Kodak PlaySport wins again. This time, the waterproof function talks, since kids always runs around and sometimes they can get very wet while they play with water. And the weight and the size of Kodak PlaySport are also decent for kids to handle.


Longest batter life: Flip Ultra HD
Flip Ultra HD is also a great camcorder and it is one of the most popular pocket video camcorders. If you are recording a meeting or a few interviews, Flip Ultra HD's long better life will save you the trouble of changing or recharging the battery.


Lightest with excellent features: Kodak Zi8
Kodak Zi8 is the lightest among these camcorders, at 3.9 oz. And it also has the highest video quality and can take still pictures. The memory is expandable to 32G, pretty decent. If you don't shoot underwater videos and wants the most convenient camcorder, Kodak Zi8 is the one for you. It meets the needs of most people.