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GoPro Hero4 Silver

Starting at: $337.99
4 stars

With excellent video quality, a long list of video, still and time-lapse options and a...
Sony Action Cam Mini

Starting at: $148.00
4 stars

True to its name, the Mini is one small camera, but its features are nearly identical...
Sony Action Cam FDR-X1000V

Starting at: $398.00
4 stars

Sony has its eye on the extreme prize with the 4k-enabled X1000V action camera.
GoPro Hero4 Black

Starting at: $369.00
4 stars

It's expensive, the battery life can be brief and the design might not be ideal, but GoPro's...

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Latest Camcorder Reviews & Previews

Nikon makes its first video dive into the crowded action-cam pool

The surprising KeyMission 360, unveiled at CES but not yet on sale, shoots 4K video with a 360-degree field of view on two sides.

by Lori Grunin / January 6, 2016 10:58 AM PST

Sony overhauls its prosumer 4K camcorder

With a new sensor, lens and an updated microphone, it should be a different beast.

by Lori Grunin / January 5, 2016 5:31 PM PST

Price: $998.00 Check prices

Panasonic adds more 'pro' to its 4K prosumer camcorder, debuting at CES 2016

Releasing five new models for early 2016, they're mostly tweaks on the models introduced at last year's show.

by Lori Grunin / January 5, 2016 10:45 AM PST

Canon's crowd-pleasing camcorders at CES 2016

In addition to updating its prosumer G series, the company gently refreshes its consumer R series.

by Lori Grunin / January 5, 2016 6:00 AM PST

Polaroid Cube+ review: The addition of Wi-Fi makes all the difference

With beefed-up video and photo features and the ability to wirelessly control it with your smartphone, this Cube is roundly better than its predecessor.

by Joshua Goldman / December 17, 2015 1:24 PM PST

Price: $127.95 - $176.16 Check prices

3.5 stars Very good

TomTom's Bandit camera takes you from shoot to share in a shake

Not only does this action cam capture nice video, it does the editing for you and sends it straight to your phone or tablet.

by Joshua Goldman / November 8, 2015 5:07 AM PST

Price: $396.99 - $399.99 Check prices

4 stars Excellent

DJI Osmo helps you get a grip on shaky video (hands-on)

DJI's already mastered capturing smooth video from the sky. Here's how it's solving it on the ground.

by Joshua Goldman / October 8, 2015 9:30 AM PDT

Price: $610.99 - $649.00 Check prices

Wondering what goes bump in the night? The Panasonic HX-A1 will show you (review)

The HX-A1 action cam's size and price offer a decent option for buyers, and its night-vision capabilities give it an edge under cover of darkness. But is it the best choice?

by Dave Cheng / September 2, 2015 12:46 PM PDT

Price: $177.99 - $197.99 Check prices

3 stars Good

Drift Stealth 2 review: This tiny action cam keeps a low profile

Drift shrinks the great design of its Ghost-S camera resulting in a small splash-proof camera you can mount just about anywhere.

by Joshua Goldman / July 21, 2015 1:29 PM PDT

Price: $74.99 - $135.00 Check prices

3.5 stars Very good

GoPro Hero+ LCD review: A view of the action for less money

At $100 less than the Hero4 Silver -- GoPro's other touchscreen camera -- you're definitely saving some coin here, but its streamlined entry-level feature set and design make it less of a bargain.

by Joshua Goldman / July 14, 2015 12:40 PM PDT

Price: $144.49 - $299.99 Check prices

3.5 stars Very good

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