2015 Consumer Electronics Show Camcorders
The annual Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas offers a glimpse into the new tech coming out this year. So, what does 2015 have in store for camcorders? 4K is becoming increasingly available, and where it cost $4K just two years ago, it can now be found for under $1,000. Mainstream camcorders are also continuing to make marginal improvements. Here are the latest products to come out of CES.
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Panasonic W570
The Panasonic W570 uses a secondary camera to capture simultaneous picture-in-picture footage without any editing. While the extra camera is certainly the headlining feature, the W570 also includes a few other perks, like a 50x optical zoom.The W5...
Grade: B+ Price: $306.00
Panasonic WX970
4K is gradually becoming more and more accessible to the average consumer. Where 4K meant about $4K just two years ago, the Panasonic WX970 is one of two $1K 4K camcorders introduced in January 2014, alongside the Sony AX33.The Panasonic WX970 rep...
Grade: A- Price: $900.00
Panasonic VX870
Panasonic introduced two 4K camcorders at the beginning of 2015--the WX970 and the VX870. The difference between the two is simple: the WX970 has a built-in secondary camera while the VW870 does not. Opting to forgo the extra camera will save cons...
Grade: A Price: $595.00
Panasonic HC-V270
Priced at under $300, the Panasonic V270 offers a substantial amount of zoom for a budget cam.The 50x optical zoom is paired with optical image stabilization, a step up over the electronic type on the cheaper Panasonic V160. The video is captured ...
Grade: B- Price: $299.00
Panasonic HC-V770
The Panasonic V750 is a solid consumer camcorder--the 2015 Panasonic V770 keeps the goods and adds a few extras, including high dynamic range video and the option for a sub-camera using wi-fi and a smartphone.Equipped with a slightly larger-than-a...
Grade: A- Price: $448.00
Panasonic HC-V160
The Panasonic V160 is the manufacturer's budget model for 2015, offering a pretty minimal list of specifications for a pretty attainable $230 price tag.The sensor is a 1/5.8" backlit version, which is on the small side, but Panasonic does...
Grade: B- Price: $239.00
Sony CX405
The Sony CX405 is essentially the CX440 re-wrapped without the wi-fi and built-in memory. Without sacrificing on video quality though, it makes for an excellent budget option.While 1080p HD video isn't hard to come by for under $250, a 60 fps ...
Grade: B+ Price: $196.00
Sony PJ670
Sony's PJ line has long been favored for their unique built-in projector, but video quality is usually pretty good too. The Sony PJ670 re-wraps a lot of the features of the PJ540, but does give the camcorder a big boost in quality with a highe...
Grade: A- Price: $698.00
Sony AX33
Sony has long been at the forefront of 4K camcorder technology--in 2015, they're continuing to expand the technology while simultaneously lowering the price, making 4K a bit more accessible to the average consumer. The Sony AX33 offers 4K for ...
Grade: A- Price: $848.00
Sony CX440 Handycam
Sony's 2015 CX440 offers quite a few features for the average consumer, yet still sits at an affordable $300.Video quality certainly isn't sacrificed to keep the price low. The Sony CX440 can shoot 1080p HD video at a smooth 60 fps frame r...
Grade: A- Price: $268.00