Editor's Choice - Our Favorite Outside Camcorders

1. Panasonic HC-X1000 1080p 4K Ultra High Definition Camcorder

User Ratings: 48 11

Panasonic HC-X1000-K First Impressions

"It is worth its price."

This Panasonic HC-X1000-K works great for me. For this, we purchased this Panasonic HC-X1000-K. It is inexpensive Outside Camcorder. Video was taken when I got it. This is designed to be simple and easy to use.

• Panasonic HC-X1000 1080p 4K Ultra High Definition Camcorder
• This version is originally intended for sale outside the USA
• Leica Dicomar 20x Optical Zoom Lens Switchable between NTSC and PAL
• Individual Focus, Zoom & Iris Lens Rings Power O.I.S, & Hybrid O.I.S.
• 0.45" EVF / 3.5" LCD Touch Screen Records MP4, MOV, AVCHD to SDXC Cards
• Simultaneous/Relay/Background Recording Wi-Fi / NFC Connectivity

• Editor's Impressions Of The Panasonic HC-X1000-K
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2. Waterproof Camera Underwater Camera Full HD 2.7K 48 MP Camera Selfie Dual Screens Point and Shoot Ca...

Kansing First Impressions

"I thank you so much."

The Kansing makes great quality video! Much better then other same style Outside Camcorder. Picks up good sound without the mic. The Kansing is small and lightweight. Super easy to read instructions too!

• Waterproof Camera Underwater Camera Full HD 2.7K 48 MP Camera Selfie Dual Screens Point and Shoot Camera Selfie Dual Screen Waterproof Camera for Snorkeling
• 2.7K & 48MP Waterproof Camera: 2.7K video resolution for high-definition video images sharing a realistic and delicate visual feast. Full-image captures of up to 48 million pixels for detailed, high-resolution photos and motion pictures. You also can shoot vivid pictures with flashlight in dark or dim environment.
• 10 Ft Underwater Camera: 10-feet in depth waterproof without casing for one hour per time. It's really handy and portable digital camera, great for snorkeling, camping, swimming, diving and beaching while holiday trips. Our waterproof camera can help you to shoot the meaningful moment you want record in anytime and anywhere. Just enjoy your time.
• Dual-Screen digital Camera: This dual screen underwater camera is equipped with 2.7 inch rear screen and 1.8 inch front screen. It's extremely easy to use and you won't be out of frame when taking selfie photos. It can also be mounted to a tripod (exclude in standard package) and comes with a wrist strap and drawstring bag.
• Continuous Shooting & Recording While Charging: You can take multiple photos in a short time, capture more interesting pictures and provide more life materials for you. The waterproof camera for snorkeling supports the function of charging and recording. Even though you need to use the camera for a long time, you have no need to worry about no power.
• CUSTOMER SERVICE: Any after-sale questions will be replied within 24 hours in working days. This underwater digital camera supports a micro SD card up to 128GB (need to be purchased separately) just shoot the moment without worry about memory capacity.
• Batteries: 1 Lithium ion batteries required. (included)

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

User Ratings: 53

JVC GY-HM250U First Impressions

"We bought the JVC GY-HM250U."

Great Outside 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 Outside 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)

• Editor's Impressions Of The JVC GY-HM250U
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4. 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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5. 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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6. Mavic Air waterproofed Carrying Case- Explorer Case Edition - Made in Germany - 5 Years Warranty

mccases First Impressions

"Takes super video."

It is more for show than for use. He was pretty happy about the microphone. This was well worth the money. I have had NO issues with battery life so far. This little camera meets all those needs!

• Mavic Air waterproofed Carrying Case- Explorer Case Edition - Made in Germany - 5 Years Warranty
• The new DJI Mavic Air transport case Explorer Case Edition by MC-CASES is the ideal companion for trips and offers the optimal storage possibility for the Copter with all of its accessories of the DJI Mavic Air and the extensive DJI Mavic Air Fly More Combo Edition (see below for details). Everything has its place and is always within reach – so that nothing will get lost. There is even enough space for the large propeller protectors / propguards.
• All of the parts can be directly accessed despite the compact dimensions (336 x 300 x 148 mm). The copter and the transmitter are ready to fly without the tiresome necessity of installing single parts, like it is the case with the provided bag and the competitors. True to our slogan „Out of the box – ready to fly“ , take the Copter and transmitter out and you can take off. The handy case, which is water and dust proof (IP67), offers the ideal protection against shocks.
• The case was designed to include all accessories of the DJI Mavic Air but also the large DJI Mavic Air Combo-Edition. See below for details. The interior of the case is made of a high-quality special molded foam which is robust and durable; ideal for fragile and delicate electrical components (Due its vulnerability, we have not used press mold foam, which is normally being utilized for products from the Far East). High-quality case in accordance with IP67 with a granted warranty of 5 years.
• Developed and designed by experienced and long-time Copter pilots and holders of a pilot‘s license of different classes as well as qualified design engineers and CAD experts. A product „made in Germany“ - Production in Germany in accordance with the strict provisions for the foam processing industry.
• The particular accessories that will fit into the case are: 1x DJI Mavic Air Copter with battery and assembled propellers (ready to fly), 1x DJI Mavic Air remote control with the assembled control stick (ready to fly), optionally up to 7 more batteries or 3 additional batteries and the 4 propeller protectors, Compartment for the DJI Mavic RC Cable, Lightning Connector, Typ-C USB cable, 1x DJI battery charger, 1x DJI charging station, 1x Power Bank adapter, 1x Power cable, replacement propeller

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7. Canon XA45 Professional UHD 4K Camcorder (3665C002) W/Extra Battery, Soft Padded Bag, 64GB Memory Ca...

Canon 3665C002 First Impressions

"Not sure."

Must be turned on and off manually. The zoom did not really impress me. Overall, this is a very-very good camcorder. Picks up good sound without the mic. I didn't get to test the far away sound mode.

• Canon XA45 Professional UHD 4K Camcorder (3665C002) W/Extra Battery, Soft Padded Bag, 64GB Memory Card, LED Light, and More Base Bundle
• BUNDLE INCLUDES: 1 x Canon XA45 Professional UHD 4K Camcorder | 1 x Professional LED 160 Video Light | 1 x BP-828 Lithium-Ion Battery Pack | 1 x 64GB UHS-I SDXC Memory Card | 1 x Soft Padded Carrying Case | 1 x External AC/DC Quick Charger | 1 x 6 x 6 inch Velcro Straps (Assorted Colors) | 1 x Deluxe Cleaning Kit | 1 x SD Card USB Reader | 1 x Memory Card Wallet
• 8.29MP, 1/2.3" CMOS Sensor | Up to UHD 4K30 Video Recording
• Mini-HDMI and 3G-SDI Outputs | Integrated 20x Optical Zoom Lens
• Dual XLR and Mic/Line Audio Input | Dual SD Relay and Simultaneous Recording
• DIG!C DV 6 Processor | 3" Touchscreen LCD, Tiltable Viewfinder

• Editor's Impressions Of The Canon 3665C002
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8. Panasonic HC-X1000 4K DCI/Ultra HD/Full HD Camcorder with 64GB Memory Card, LED Light, Case, Telepho...

User Ratings: 68

Panasonic HC-X1000 First Impressions

"Well packaged."

The material of the Panasonic HC-X1000 seems really good. There is a zoom feature on the Panasonic HC-X1000. And it’s so easy to carry around. I'm using it to make my YouTube videos. I did exactly what the ad said.

• Panasonic HC-X1000 4K DCI/Ultra HD/Full HD Camcorder with 64GB Memory Card, LED Light, Case, Telephoto Lens, and More - Advanced Bundle
• 1 x Panasonic HC-X1000 4K Camcorder (HC-X1000) | 1 x Sony 64GB Memory Card | 1 x Large Padded Carrying Case | 1 x Professional LED 160 Video Light | 1 x 49mm 3 Piece Filter Kit | 1 x Super-High Performance HDMI Cable 2 Meter | 1 x 49mm Ultraviolet UV Filter | 1 x Deluxe Cleaning Kit | 1 x SD Card USB Reader | 1 x Memory Card Wallet | 1 x MicroFiber Cloth
• 4K DCI & UHD Video/ 8.8MP Stills | 1/2.3" MOS Sensor; 2 x Venus Processors
• Leica Dicomar 20x Optical Zoom Lens | Switchable between NTSC and PAL
• Individual Focus, Zoom & Iris Lens Rings | Power O.I.S, & Hybrid O.I.S.
• 0.45" EVF / 3.5" LCD Touch Screen | Records MP4, MOV, AVCHD to SDXC Cards

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9. Sony HXR-MC2500 Shoulder Mount AVCHD Camcorder

User Ratings: 61 6

Sony HXRMC2500 First Impressions

"I like it so much."

It has a microphone so the sound is better. Indoors it performed quite well. Overall this Outside Camcorder is a great buy. Wow this was such a great purchase! This is an amazing camera, it really is.

• Sony HXR-MC2500 Shoulder Mount AVCHD Camcorder
• Wide angle 26.8mm professional quality Sony G Lens technology provides exceptional image fidelity, 12x zoom: 2.9mm to 34.8mm provides wide angle of view
• 1/4" back-illuminated Exmor R CMOS sensor offers exceptional low-light sensitivity, Quick AF system improves precise auto focus even in low light situations
• Built-in 32GB solid state flash drive can store up to three hours of HD video recorded in PS mode
• Operating Temperature: 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F); Storage Temperature: -20°C to +60°C (-4°F to +140°F)
• Batteries: 1 Lithium ion batteries required. (included)

• Editor's Impressions Of The Sony HXRMC2500
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10. Blackmagic Design Studio Camera HD 2 Broadcast Camera for Live Production

Blackmagic Design CINSTUDMFT/HD/2 First Impressions

"It has a nice case as well."

Overall, this is a very-very good camcorder. Feel free to contact me if you have questions. Really great camera and easy to use. LCD display could be better. I had no problems at all with setup at all.

• Blackmagic Design Studio Camera HD 2 Broadcast Camera for Live Production
• DESIGNED FOR LIVE PRODUCTION - Now you can produce multiple camera live production in any location
• REVOLUTIONARY DESIGN - Advanced technology in a compact, rugged design. Features a compact and durable magnesium alloy body that is packed with innovative technology, making it the most rugged, portable and advanced studio camera in the world
• EASY ACCESS BUTTONS FOR THE MOST IMPORTANT SETTINGS - Quickly and easily access the most important controls using the built in row of buttons below the viewfinder
• MICRO FOUR THIRDS LENS MOUNT - The Blackmagic Studio Camera features an active Micro Four Thirds lens mount that is compatible with an incredibly wide range of lenses and adapters
• LARGE 10" FULL HD VIEWFINDER - The Blackmagic Studio Camera includes the world's largest viewfinder built in! The massive 10" high resolution screen has a super wide viewing angle and the large viewing area

• Editor's Impressions Of The Blackmagic Design CINSTUDMFT/HD/2
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