Editor's Choice - Our Favorite GoPro Camcorders

1. GoPro Hero 8 Black Action Camera + GoPro Dual Battery Charger + Battery (HERO8 Black) + Gopro Shorty...

GoPro hero8black First Impressions

"Everything was great!"

Able to get a great cinematic look. He was pretty happy about the microphone. Very compact that it fits in my purse! The best part is the real-time imagery. The mic isn't great, but it'll work.

• GoPro Hero 8 Black Action Camera + GoPro Dual Battery Charger + Battery (HERO8 Black) + Gopro Shorty Tripod + Sandisk 32GB U3 Memory Card + Ritz Gear 5 Piece Cleaning Kit
• Streamlined design - The reimagined shape is more pocketable, and folding fingers at the base let you swap mounts quickly. A new side door makes changing batteries even faster, and the lens is now 2x more impact resistant.
• HERO8 Black Mods - Vloggers, pro filmmakers and aspiring creators can do more than ever imagined—with quick-loading accessories like flashes, microphones, LCD screens and more. Just add the optional Media Mod to up your capture game.
• Time Warp 2. 0 - Capture super stabilized time lapse videos while you move through an activity. And now, Time Warp automatically adjusts speed based on motion, scene detection and lighting. You can even slow down the effect to real time—savoring interesting moments—and then tap to speed it back up.
• Hyper Smooth 2. 0 - Smooth just got smoother. Now HERO8 Black has three levels of stabilization—On, High and Boost—so you can pick the best option for whatever you do. Get the widest views possible, or boost it up to the smoothest video ever offered in a HERO camera. Plus, Hyper Smooth works with all resolutions and frame rates, and features in-app horizon leveling.
• Live Burst - Record the moments 1. 5 seconds before and after your shot, so you can choose the best single frame for the perfect photo—or an awesome shareable video.

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Here Are Some Other Related Camcorders

2. CONTOUR4K HD Camera 4K Action Camera Waterproof Helmet CAM RAGECAMS MOD (6mm Semi Wide, Day)

Contour First Impressions

"I did it on Mac."

He was pretty happy about the microphone. Super easy to load onto my laptop also. Every detail is well designed. An additional battery is included as backup. There are not any fancy professional features.

• CONTOUR4K HD Camera 4K Action Camera Waterproof Helmet CAM RAGECAMS MOD (6mm Semi Wide, Day)
• Brand New Contour 4K with Modified Lens
• 4K 30FPS
• 1080P 120FPS

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3. CofunKool Video Camera Camcorder 1080P 30FPS Full HD YouTube Vlogging Camera 36MP 3.0 inch IPS Touch...

User Ratings: 71 5

CofunKool First Impressions

"I like it so much."

The zoom did not really impress me. Much better then other same style GoPro Camcorder. Able to get a great cinematic look. I love the audio options. The CofunKool makes great quality video!

• CofunKool Video Camera Camcorder 1080P 30FPS Full HD YouTube Vlogging Camera 36MP 3.0 inch IPS Touch Screen IR Night Vision Video Recorder with Remote Control Battery Charger 2 Batteries
• ➤Full HD Camcorder: CofunKool video camera max supports 1080P(30FPS) MOV Video Resolution, 36MP JPEG Image Resolution. Equipped with 3.0 inch IPS touchscreen, support 270-degree rotation, 16X digital zoom. Camera Mode support Face Capture, Beauty Function, built-in fill light, Anti-shaking. Camcorder Mode Support IR night vision, loop recording, motion detection, slow motion. can be used as a Webcam, USB 2.0, TV Output and so on.
• ➤Slow-Motion & USB, TV Output: Video camcorder's slow-motion feature allows you to capture amazing slow-motion footage, support-2X video recording. USB Output makes it a good choice of YouTube and Vlogging camera. You can download the video to your computer through a USB cable and then edit it before uploading to your social media. Also, you can use HD cable connect to the TV to watch the photos and videos.
• ➤Video Capture& Loop Recording: Open the digital camera's video capture function, you can take photos while video recording, needn't switch mode. Never miss a photo you want to capture. When the memory card is full, the Loop Recording function allows you to set loop recording time (off/3/5/10 minutes), the newest recording will automatically overwrite the oldest one.
• ➤3" IPS Touch Screen & 270° Flipping Screen: CofunKool video camera is equipped with precise and sensitive 3" IPS touch screen which makes it easier to operate the camera. The screen can be 270° flipped, Self-timer, recording videos, never difficult for yourself
• ➤Recording While Charging & Accessories: The 1080P camcorder comes with an external microphone, remote control, 2 rechargeable batteries and 1 USB charger adapter, support charging by power bank for you extend shooting time. The digital camera supports SD card 4GB to 32GB(Please note that SD card is not included, and please format the SD card before using this camera).
• Batteries: 1 Lithium Polymer batteries required. (included)

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4. Camera Camcorder, ODGear Portable Digital Video Camcorder Full HD 24 Mega Pixels 3.0inch LCD Rotatab...

User Ratings: 47

ODGear CDOE3 First Impressions

"I can accept it."

Not that many left on the inexpensive end. I have had NO issues with battery life so far. I like The light weight small size. Seems well made, as expected for the price. LCD display could be better.

• Camera Camcorder, ODGear Portable Digital Video Camcorder Full HD 24 Mega Pixels 3.0inch LCD Rotatable Touch Screen 16 Digital Zoom Camera Recorder Black 16GB SD Card Included

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5. Sony HDR-CX440/B Full HD Video Handycam Camcorder w/Sony 16GB SD Card Bundle

User Ratings: 64 4

Sony HDR-CX440 First Impressions

"I like it so much."

The videos and pictures are both very clear. Overall it is a decent GoPro Camcorder for the price. The best part is the real-time imagery. Its really worth every dollar I paid. It did come with a memory card on top of it.

• Sony HDR-CX440/B Full HD Video Handycam Camcorder w/Sony 16GB SD Card Bundle
• BUNDLE INCLUDES: Sony CX405 Handycam 1080p Full HD Camcorder with Exmor R CMOS Sensor (Black), SanDisk 32GB Ultra UHS-I microSDHC Memory Card, Battery for Sony NP-BX1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1, DSC-RX100, HDR-AS10, HDR-AS15, and Focus Camera Deluxe SLR Soft Photo and Video Medium Case with Shoulder Strap and 2 Dividers
• CODECS: he Sony HDR-CX440 HD Video Recording Handycam Camcorder delivers XAVC S format cinema-like HD video in 1920x1080 24p/60p at up to 50Mbps and high quality 9.2MP still images. For video compression this camcorder employs MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, while linear PCM is responsible for audio compressio
• DISPLAY: The Sony HDR-CX440 HD Handycam simplifies the recording process with a 2.7-inch (16:9) Clear Photo LCD (230K) display that delivers sharp, bright, vivid images even outdoors. It also allows you to easily adjust the settings to best represent the scene
• OPTICAL STEADYSHOT IMAGE STABILIZATION: The 26.8mm wide-angle lens ensures that you get everything you want into one shot and is perfect for capturing large landscapes. Unlike most digital zooms that use the electronic cropping technique to get closer to the subject, the Sony HDR-CX440 HD Video Recording Handycam Camcorder lets you get amazingly close with 30x optical zoom and 60x Clear Image digital zoom
• SONY AUTHORIZED DEALER: Includes USA Manufacturer Guarantee

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6. Blackmagic Design Pocket Cinema Camera 6K with EF Lens Mount

User Ratings: 77 8

Blackmagic Design CINECAMPOCHDEF6K First Impressions

"Thought they worked great!"

That is not the case with the Blackmagic Design CINECAMPOCHDEF6K. Indoors it performed quite well. Still, it's worth knowing about. Functions are straightforward. Very easy to hold in one hand.

• Blackmagic Design Pocket Cinema Camera 6K with EF Lens Mount
• Effective sensor size 23 10 x 12 99 millimeter (super 35)
• Shooting resolutions 6144 x 3456 (6K) up to 50 fps/ 6144 x 2560 (6K 2 4 1) up to 60 fps/ 5744 x 3024 (5 7K 17 9) up to 60 fps/ 4096 x 2160 (4K DCI) up to 60 fps/ 3840 x 2160 (Ultra HD) Up To 60 fps/ 3728 x 3104 (3 7K 6 5 anamorphic) up to 60 fps/ 2868 x 1512 (2 8K 17 9) up to 120 fps/ 1920 x 1080 (HD) Up To 120 fps
• Maximum sensor frame rate Dependent on resolution and codec selected Project frame rates of 23 98 24 25 29 97 30 50 59 94 and 60 FPS supported off-speed frame rates up to 60 fps in 6K 2 4 1 120 fps in 2 8K 17 9 and 1080H
• Video inputs None/ video outputs 1x HDMI type a
• Active EF mount lens not included
• Batteries: 1 Lithium ion batteries required.

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7. 3D HD Video Camera Camcorder 1080p High Definition

User Ratings: 45

TechX First Impressions

"Worth the price."

Indoors it performed quite well. I like The light weight small size. The TechX is small and lightweight. Very compact that it fits in my purse! It has an camera and it does video.

• 3D HD Video Camera Camcorder 1080p High Definition
• Image sensor: 1/3.2-inch 5M CMOS Sensor x2
• Active pixels: 5.0 Megapixel
• Resolution 3D Movie: WVGA 848x480 60fps, 720p 30/60fps, 1080p 30fps 2D Movie: WVGA 848x480 60fps, 720p 30/60fps, 1080p 30fps
• Zoom 3D: 8X 2D: 10X
• External : SD card (Up to SDHC 32GB Class6)

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8. DJI OSMO Pocket 3 Axis Gimbal Camera Bundle with OSMO Pocket Expansion Kit, ND & Rotating Polarizer ...

User Ratings: 77 4

DJI First Impressions

"Thought they worked great!"

Now I'm off to charge the battery! In my opinion, the price you got is very low. Good camera for what I’m using it for. This is an amazing camera, it really is. But not an awful lot better.

• DJI OSMO Pocket 3 Axis Gimbal Camera Bundle with OSMO Pocket Expansion Kit, ND & Rotating Polarizer Filter Set, Extension Rod/Selfie Stick, Tripod & Must Have Accessories (14 Items)
• SOLD BY DJI AUTHORIZED DEALER SURE RC! Because Life is Big! How do you capture moments worth keeping? As the smallest 3-axis stabilized handheld camera DJI has ever designed, the compact and intelligent Osmo Pocket turns any moment into a cinematic memory. In just seconds, Osmo Pocket lets you share your life anywhere, anytime.
• SOLD BY DJI AUTHORIZED DEALER SURE RC! Incredibly Small, Truly Smooth Osmo Pocket uses DJI's smallest 3-axis mechanical handheld gimbal. In real time, it precisely adjusts for your movements, turning your handheld video of a golden sunset or your child’s first steps into a movie-like scene.
• SOLD BY DJI AUTHORIZED DEALER SURE RC! A Powerful Tool for Limitless Imagination Osmo Pocket transforms all your life’s moments into wonderful images. It snaps photos in stunning detail, thanks to a 1/2.3-inch sensor, 80° FOV, and f/2.0 aperture. It can also shoot 4K/60fps video at 100 Mbps, slow motion video at 1080p/120fps 4x, and photos at 12 MP with a pixel size of 1.55 μm for footage worth sharing every time.
• SOLD BY DJI AUTHORIZED DEALER SURE RC! Designed with Intelligence in Mind Osmo Pocket doesn't just let you shoot smooth, cinematic footage. With access to several intelligent functions like ActiveTrack, Motionlapse, and 3x3 Panorama, Osmo Pocket unleashes your creativity with impressive effects that are impossible with smartphones.
• SOLD BY DJI AUTHORIZED DEALER SURE RC! We make the factory package more complete by adding some unique and must have tools to the packages. Please see the description for a list of everything included in this bundle
• Batteries: 1 Lithium ion batteries required. (included)

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9. JVC GY-HM250U Camcorder, 3.5", Black

User Ratings: 53

JVC GY-HM250U First Impressions

"We bought the JVC GY-HM250U."

Great GoPro Camcorder and meets my needs. I had no problems at all with setup at all. Really great camera and easy to use. Really like the clarity of the picture. Overall this GoPro Camcorder is a great buy.

• JVC GY-HM250U Camcorder, 3.5", Black
• JVC gy-hm250 12.4MP 4K UHD camcorder with FHD live streaming - handle unit - SSL-JVC50 7.4V IDX lithium-ion battery - AC Adapter - JVC 1 Year Limited Warranty
• Single 1/2.3" CMOS image sensor with 12.4 million pixels
• High quality integrated 12x F1.2-3.5 zoom Lens (35mm equivalent: 29.6-355Mm)
• Lower-third and full-screen titling solutions for recorded or stream video (in HD mode)

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10. Camcorder Full HD 1080p 30fps Video Camera Support Shotgun Microphone WiFi Camera 3" Touch Screen 16...

User Ratings: 85

SEREE First Impressions

"I advise you!"

The price Also made this a great deal. The SEREE is small and lightweight. Works and looks much better than expected. I love it and definitely recommend to others. It’s really time to buy this SEREE .

• Camcorder Full HD 1080p 30fps Video Camera Support Shotgun Microphone WiFi Camera 3" Touch Screen 16x Digital Zoom
• This video camera supports detachable shotgun mic. When WiFi is enabled, you can use Android/IOS app to control it and view the picture on your smart phone. It has built-in double LED lights, so you will have a good quality in the dark with minimal graininess. It has standard hole to fix this camera on tripod. It's suitable for personal videotaping or a small video projects.
• The camera recorder has good internal mic. It can also use external mic by using standard hot shoe mount and standard mic jack with 3.5mm. This camera's hot shoe can also be used to mount other kinds of accessories. If you want to do family videos, or just as a video hobbyist, it works prefect. The detachable mic is convenient and it is useful for vacations or behind the scene footage at events or parties. A mini wired mic is coming with the package.
• This digital camcorder supports wifi as remoter controller. You can download the app to your IOS/android smart phone and connect to the camera via WiFi to control it or transfer video or pictures. You can easily make videos and share with your family and friends on social media. It also comes with a remote controller which is easy and simple to use. You can also access the recorded files when the app is connected to your camcorder.
• This mini video camera can be used as web camera, so you can use it to make video call with your friends or families. The touch screen makes going through the menu a clear and easy operation. The screen rotates 270 degree, so you can make it to be a vlog camera or a selfie camera.
• Batteries: 1 Lithium ion batteries required. (included)

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