MiniDV Camcorder Review

Miniaturize Your Camcorder Size

Perhaps the most popular and versatile camcorder format available Mini DV camcorders give you all the functionality of a DVD camcorder in a smaller package. With so many styles and features, you’re sure to find one to suit your needs.

Rank	#1	#2	#3	#4	#5	#6	#7	#8	#9	#10
Excellent Very Good Good Fair Poor	JVC GR-DF450	Jvc Grh-d1	Jvc Gr-d295 Mini Dv Digital Camcorder	Jvc Victor Gr-d750 Camcorder	Jvc Gr-hd1	Jvc Gr-d250 Mini Dv Digital Camcorder	Jvc Gr-df550 Mini Dv Digital Camcorder	JVC GY HD250U	Jvc Gr-d650 Mini Dv Digital Camcorder	JVC GY HD200U
Excellent Very Good Good Fair Poor
Reviewer Comments
Lowest Price	N/A	$3,499.99	$139.00	$124.00	N/A	$79.00	N/A	$9,506.00	N/A	$3,719.00

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Features
LCD Screen Size	2.5 in.	3.5 in.	2.5 in.	2.7 in.	3.5 in.	2.5 in.	2.5 in.	3.5 in.	2.5 in.	3.5 in.
Optical Zoom	15 x	10 x	25 x	34 x	10 x	25 x		16 x		16 x
Battery Life	85 min	1 hrs.	1.5 hrs.		135 min	1.42 hrs.	1.5 hrs.
Camcorder Weight	0.89 lb.	2.9 lbs	0.9 lbs	0.9 lb.	2.9 lbs	0.9 lbs	0.9 lb.	8.2 lbs	0.93 lb.	8.2 lbs
CCD Quantity								3		3
Still Camera Resolution	.79	1.2	.79		1.23		1.92		1.23
CCD Size	1/6 in	1/3 in	1/6 in	1/6 in	1/3"	1/6 in	1/4.5"	1/3 in	1/5"	1/3 in
Image Stabilization
Low Lux rating	15 Lux	35 lux		20 Lux	35 lux
Night Mode
Camcorder Depth	4.4 in	10.7 in	4.4 in	4.49 in.	10.7 in	4.4 in	4.4 in	15.8 in	4.41 in.	16.3 in
Camcorder Height	2.9 in	3.9 in	3.7 in.	3.7 in	3.9 in	3.7 in	3 in.	9.6 in	3.82 in.	9.2 in
Camcorder Width	3 in.	4.5 in	2.2 in	2.4 in.	4.5 in	2.2 in	3 in	8.8 in	2.32 in.	9.5 in
CCD Resolution	.68		.68	.68		.68	1.33		1.33
Color Viewfinder
Digital Camera
Digital Zoom	700 x	200x	800 x	200x	200 x	800 x	700 x		700x
Memory Card Slot	SD	SD	SD, MMC		SD		SD, MMC	SD	None	SD
Warranty	1 Year	1 Year	1 Year		1 Year		1 Year

Reviewer Comments
Lowest Price	N/A	$3,499.99	$139.00	$124.00	N/A	$79.00	N/A	$9,506.00	N/A	$3,719.00