Editor's Choice - Our Favorite Full Frame Camcorders

1. Digital Camera Vlogging Camera with Flip Screen for YouTube 24MP 3.0 Inch 2.7K Camera with Retractab...

User Ratings: 97

SUNLEO ERT-J First Impressions

"The camera feels good."

Formatting the SD card was easy. What you get is quite a lot, really. The batteries come already charged. Really like the clarity of the picture. The lanyard has been amazing.

• Digital Camera Vlogging Camera with Flip Screen for YouTube 24MP 3.0 Inch 2.7K Camera with Retractable Flashlight
• GOOD GIFT FOR KIDS: If this camcorder is going to be a present for a kid, it is highly compatible. It has been designed to make it easy to use and its features are easy to operate. Its lightweight and mode button which can switch between three modes makes it best suited for the children. Children can use it to record any videos they like, whether they are for youtubes or for homemade memories. Data transfer from camcorder to your computer is an easy job as well.
• STURDY DESIGN: Its sturdy and admirable body makes it easy to carry for quick jobs. It also has additional features which are highly recommended for users. It supports full 2.7K UHD video resolution with 24.0 MP picture with crisp quality. You don’t have to worry about the UV Rays as 52mm UV Lens will filter out the rays while it will also provide full protection from problems of dust and rain. You can also buy 32G standard SD card if you want because the camcorder also supports it.
• FLIP SCREEN FOR VLOGGING: It is highly efficient in vlogging. as it has 3 inch full frame view screen which can rotate at 180 degrees. To make things more easier, it has features such as anti-shaking, face detection and smile shooting, all of which can be utilized for capturing high quality pictures. Its menu has been designed so that you can make adjustments easily such as white balance, exposure, ISO, sharpness, date and time stamp etc.
• RETRACTRABLE FLASHLIGHT: It has an admirable retractable flashlight system. Since users usually have many problems handling their photographs in dim light, the retractable flashlight in picture mode provides the best solutions. It can be easily set between auto, red eye selection, flash on or flash off mode whereas its OPEN button can be used to illuminate larger areas. With its digital 4x digital zoom, you can further use the zoom in or zoom out pictures or photos.
• LONG BATTERY LIFE:Camcorder has a strong metal body whereas you are also provided by 800mAh li-ion battery. In case,if you want to buy an extra one, you can look over on Amazon. With all these features in one package, this camcorder will be the best at an affordable price.
• Batteries: 1 Lithium ion batteries required. (included)

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2. Canon XC15 4K Professional Camcorder + Creative Filter Kit and Video Editing Software

Canon 1456C002 First Impressions

"The camera feels good."

Christmas, kids' plays, recitals, etc. Much better then other same style Full Frame Camcorder. Used this multiple times for church lectures. I didn't get to test the far away sound mode. I had no problems at all with setup at all.

• Canon XC15 4K Professional Camcorder + Creative Filter Kit and Video Editing Software
• An upgraded follow-up to the XC10, the Canon XC15 4K Professional Camcorder is enhanced for more professional use, providing for a more complete audio/video capture workflow among other in the same compact, ergonomic form factor.
• The XC15 features a 1" 12MP CMOS sensor capable of capturing up to Ultra HD 4K resolutions at up to 29.97 fps and 1080p at up to 59.94p, and an integrated f/2.8 - 5.6, 8.9 to 89mm zoom lens, which has a 35mm equivalent focal length of 27.3 to 273mm in video mode.
• The camera has separate focus and zoom rings and offers auto and manual focus controls. The XC15 supports both CFast and SD cards like the XC10 did.
• 4K video records to CFast cards in an MXF wrapper at up to 305 Mbps in an H.264-based, IntraFrame, 4:2:2, 8-bit codec; while 1080p video writes to SD cards at up to 50 Mbps in an H.264-based, Long-GOP, 4:2:2, 8-bit codec, also in an MXF wrapper.
• Still images are also written to SD cards. Keeping 4K video separate from 1080p and stills will help avoid data mix-ups.

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3. 4K Video Camera Camcorder ORDRO HDR-AE8 Full HD 1080P 60FPS Digital WiFi Camera Camcorders with IR N...

User Ratings: 60 4

ORDRO HDR-AE8 First Impressions

"Not sure."

I do wish there was a time & date stamp. He was pretty happy about the microphone. Functions are straightforward. Super easy to read instructions too! I did exactly what the ad said.

• 4K Video Camera Camcorder ORDRO HDR-AE8 Full HD 1080P 60FPS Digital WiFi Camera Camcorders with IR Night Vision 3.0'' IPS Touchscreen and Remote Control DV Camera Recorder
• 4K Video Camera with Hot Shoes: 2880*2160 24FPS resolution. The camera has built-in microphone and speaker which bring a great video sound quality. Unique hot shoe function to attach an external microphone(3.5mm interface) and video camera light, it also supports 37mm external wide angle lens, teleconverter, fisheye lens and UV lens. It has recording while charging, pause/resume video recording features.
• Ultra HD 4K Camcorder: CMOS 8.0 MP sensor, up to 30.0 mega pixels, 3.0'' IPS HD touch screen, 16X digital zoom, remote control, loop recording, motion detection, face detection, self-timer, auto power-off, date stamp, MIC/USB2.0/HDMI output. Supports standard tripod and SD card (32-128GB Class10 SD card is recommended, need to be purchased separately). HDMI cable only used for connecting with TV, does not support live stream. Please connect the 4k TV for watching videos.
• Video Camera Camcorder with IR Night Vision and Wi-Fi Features: After turning the camera on, press the “POWER / IR” button to enable night vision to take photos or videos on a dark night. Please use your smartphone to download and install the "C-Video" APP to connect camcorder Wi-Fi function. It can control camcorder to take recording videos, and upload or download files to your smartphone or tablet (Wi-Fi effective connection range ≤ 9.8 feet). NOTE: does not support wireless internet access.
• Powerful Li-on Battery Supply: It comes with two NP-180 3.7V 1800mAh Li-ion batteries and a USB charger. When first use, please charge the battery for 3 hours to make sure its fully charged, it can take videos up to 2 hours, and pictures up to 2.5 hours. This camcorder supports recording while charging. (Tips: The battery working time will shorten in the Wi-Fi mode).
• What You Get: 1 x 4K Video camera HDR-AE8 (ORDRO BRAND), 1 x HDMI cable,1 x USB charging cable, 2 x NP-180 Lithium batteries, 1 x USB charger, 1 x Remote control, 1 x Camera bag, 1 x Lens cap, 1 x Wrist strap, 1 x Card reader(random color), 1 x User manual. NO SD CARD/MIC/Wide-angle LENS. We offer 12-month warranty and excellent customer service.
• Batteries: 2 Lithium ion batteries required. (included)

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4. Video Camera Camcorder, CamKing 2.7K 18X HD Ultra-Thin Digital Video Camera with 3.0 Inch HD Touch S...

User Ratings: 67 13

CamKing DV520 First Impressions

"It’s a good buy."

It's the small things that count. The image quality is amazing. It has an camera and it does video. The batteries come already charged. I did exactly what the ad said.

• Video Camera Camcorder, CamKing 2.7K 18X HD Ultra-Thin Digital Video Camera with 3.0 Inch HD Touch Screen Digital Zoom Camera Recorder
• Lightweight and compact camera The CamKing camera has a slim design with a 2 7K HD screen for easy carrying and storage It combines photos videos and playback with state-of-the-art materials and advanced technology to record the moments in your life This is the best choice for your own use and gift(The camera is designed for Amateurs not for Professional Users)
• High-definition picture quality lockable 8 0Mega pixel sensor The max 48 0Mega pixels of high-definition picture quality let you lock in the wonderful bright and sharp imaging performance allowing you to record more details with high quality the image format is JPEG the video format is AVI 3 0 inch LCD touch screen 18X digital zoom(max)
• Multiple scene modes CamKing camera with automatic night scene portrait night scene landscape sports party beach and other scene modes high sensitivity Ultra HD mode can switch the scene you want according to your actual needs Bring you the ultimate shooting experience
• Camera features HD camera face capture beauty face auto power off Dis anti-shake speaker USB 2 0 and HDMI output Easy to carry and store it's perfect as a gift and record your special moments
• Support remote control function add beauty function support Wi-Fi connection download "smart DV" Application in mobile phone to connect camera Therefore the phone can control the camera and download files from the camera as well as take photos and shoot as a remote control The camera adds beauty features to make you meet more beautiful yourself!
• Batteries: 1 Lithium ion batteries required. (included)

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5. Panasonic AG-HPX250PJ HD Handheld Video Camera with 3.45-Inch LCD (Black)

User Ratings: 52

Panasonic AG-HPX250PJ First Impressions

"It was a hit!"

This is absolutely the best bang for the buck. I used to just take videos on my phone. I will definitely use it more often. This Panasonic AG-HPX250PJ works great for me. The image stabilizer works very well.

• Panasonic AG-HPX250PJ HD Handheld Video Camera with 3.45-Inch LCD (Black)
• 1/3 Type Progressive
• 2.2Mil Pixels
• 72 mm Filter Diameter
• Batteries: 1 Lithium ion batteries required. (included)

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6. Sony DSCHX80/B High Zoom Point & Shoot Camera with Ultra 32GB Micro SDHC UHS-I Card and NP-BX1/M8 Li...

User Ratings: 62 10

Sony First Impressions

"I like it so much."

Still, it's worth knowing about. I love the audio options. The image stabilizer works very well. Picks up good sound without the mic. I haven’t had to change the date.

• Sony DSCHX80/B High Zoom Point & Shoot Camera with Ultra 32GB Micro SDHC UHS-I Card and NP-BX1/M8 Lithium-Ion X Type Battery
• 30x Optical/60x Clear Image Zoom ZEISS Vario-Sonnar T* Lens, 18.2MP Exmor R CMOS Sensor for superb low light images, Built-in retractable OLED Tru-Finder viewfinder
• Versatile video w/ high-quality XAVC S, AVCHD & MP4 formats, Simple connectivity to smartphones via Wi-Fi w/NFC, 5-axis image stabilization greatly reduces camera shake blur
• Selfie-ready 3" Extra Fine LCD multi-angle display, P/A/S/M modes, customizable settings and Memory Recall mode, Enhance features w/ downloadable camera apps, Capture the decisive moments with up to 10fps or keep your subject in focus with Lock-on AF
• Ideal for Android-based smartphones and tablets
• Transfer speeds of up to 98MB/s**
• Rated A1 for faster app performance3 and UHS Speed Class U1 and Speed Class 10 for Full HD video recording and playback1
• Shoot up to 330 photos or 80 minutes of video

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7. Panasonic AG-AC30 Full HD Camcorder with Touch Panel LCD Viewscreen AG-AC30PJ + 64GB Memory Card + M...

User Ratings: 51

Panasonic First Impressions

"The box looks good."

I have had NO issues with battery life so far. That is not the case with the Panasonic . Able to get a great cinematic look. It's the small things that count. Much better then other same style Full Frame Camcorder.

• Panasonic AG-AC30 Full HD Camcorder with Touch Panel LCD Viewscreen AG-AC30PJ + 64GB Memory Card + Microfiber Cloth + Deluxe Cleaning Kit Bundle
• Panasonic AG-AC30 Full HD Camcorder with Touch Panel LCD Viewscreen
• 64GB SDXC Class 10 Secure Digital High Speed Memory Card
• MicroFiber Cloth
• Blower Brush, Lens Cleaning Solution, Microfiber Cloth and more

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8. Power Vision PowerRay Wizard Underwater ROV Kit

PowerVision PRW10 First Impressions

"Uses it a lot."

Able to get a great cinematic look. I received the PowerVision PRW10 today. So many aspects about this camera. I have had NO issues with battery life so far. It's the small things that count.

• Power Vision PowerRay Wizard Underwater ROV Kit
• UPC: 852123007813
• Weight: 16.000 lbs

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9. Canon XA50 Professional UHD 4K Camcorder Advanced Bundle

Canon XA50 First Impressions

"It’s a good buy."

Overall this Full Frame Camcorder is a great buy. Super easy to read instructions too! Much better then other same style Full Frame Camcorder. I love the audio options. Recording effect is very good!

• Canon XA50 Professional UHD 4K Camcorder Advanced Bundle
• Bundle Includes: Canon XA50 Professional Camcorder + Canon Shoulder Bag + 64GB High Speed SDXC Memory Card + Card Reader + Wide Angle & Telephoto Lenses + 3 Piece Filter Kit + 4 Piece Macro Lens Kit + 6 Piece Graduated Color Filter Set + Spare Canon Replacement BP828 Battery + Rapid Charger + LED Video Light + Mini Condenser Mic + Full Size Tripod + Lens Pen + Cleaning Kit + Microfiber Cleaning Cloth
• 8.29MP, 1" CMOS Sensor ? Up to UHD 4K30 Video Recording ? 3" Touchscreen LCD, Tiltable Viewfinder
• Integrated 15x Optical Zoom Lens ? Dual XLR and Mic/Line Audio Input
• 5-Axis Optical Image Stabilization ? Dual SD Relay and Simultaneous Recording
• DIG!C DV 6 Processor ? Mini-HDMI Output

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10. Canon XF405 4K UHD 60P Camcorder with Dual Pixel Autofocus Professional Bundle

User Ratings: 44

Canon 2212C002 First Impressions

"Extremely user friendly."

It is more for show than for use. Picks up good sound without the mic. I love the audio options. Every detail is well designed. Its really worth every dollar I paid.

• Canon XF405 4K UHD 60P Camcorder with Dual Pixel Autofocus Professional Bundle
• Canon XF405 4K UHD 60P Camcorder with Dual-Pixel Autofocus | 128GB Memory Card | 72" Tripod | Backpack with Padded Compartments | Telephoto Lens | Wide Angle Lens | Filter Kit | Lens Cleaning Kit | USB Card Reader | Memory Card Wallet | Microfiber Cloth
• 8.29MP, 1" CMOS Sensor | UHD 4K 60 fps, HD 120 fps Onboard
• HDMI 2.0 & 3G-SDI Outputs | Integrated 15x Optical Zoom Lens
• Advanced Zoom up to 30x | Dual XLR Inputs, Four Channels of Audio
• Dual-Pixel CMOS Autofocus Feature | 2 x DIGIC DV 6 Processors

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