The 21 best mini camcorder brands
Sony, Canon and JVC lead our ranking of 21 mini camcorder brands. Compare what each brand makes, visit its official site, or shop it online.
Mini Camcorder brands, ranked
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Sony
Sony's Handycam line covers Mini DV and DVD models, plus the pocket Webbie HD with built-in flash storage.
Top products: Handycam DCR-TRV900· Webbie HD MHS-CM1· Handycam DCR-DVD92
Website: sony.com |Brands like Sony
Popularity 10.0/10
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Canon
Elura and ZR compacts from Canon were Mini DV staples, with a reputation for solid optics.
Top products: Elura 100· ZR500· XH A1
Website: global.canon |Brands like Canon
Popularity 8.4/10
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JVC
Everio and MiniDV handhelds from JVC often pair long optical zooms with a flip-out LCD screen.
Top products: GR-D270U· GR-DVM5U
Website: us.jvc.com |Brands like JVC
Popularity 7.0/10
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Samsung
Samsung's DVD and MiniDV camcorders, including DuoCam bundles, often came with digital still cameras.
Top products: SC-D365· VP-DX100· SC-DC173U
Website: samsung.com |Brands like Samsung
Popularity 3.9/10
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SJCAM
Wrist, helmet and chest-mounted action cameras, usually sold cheaply for sports and vlogging.
Website: sjcam.com |Brands like SJCAM
Popularity 3.0/10
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Kodak
Kodak's ZM1 pocket camcorder recorded straight to flash memory, with no tape or disc.
Top products: ZM1
Website: resources.kodak.com |Brands like Kodak
Popularity 2.4/10
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GoPro
Rugged, waterproof action cameras built to clip onto helmets, boards and bikes.
Website: gopro.com |Brands like GoPro
Popularity 2.3/10
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Insta360
Spherical 360 cameras that capture the full scene so you can reframe footage after shooting.
Website: store.insta360.com |Brands like Insta360
Popularity 2.2/10
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Blackmagic Design
Professional cinema cameras and editing software, a step above consumer pocket camcorders in features and price.
Website: blackmagicdesign.com |Brands like Blackmagic Design
Popularity 2.0/10
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Vivitar
Budget digital video recorders and compact handhelds, with pocket-sized models for casual filming.
Top products: DVR 508NHD
Website: vivitar.com |Brands like Vivitar
Popularity 1.6/10
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DJI
Drones with gimbal-stabilised cameras, plus handheld gimbals and pocket cameras for smooth video.
Website: dji.com |Brands like DJI
Popularity 1.6/10
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Hitachi
Earlier Mini DV and DVD camcorders from this Japanese group are now mostly collectables.
Website: hitachi.com |Brands like Hitachi
Popularity 1.6/10
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Campark
Low-cost action cameras and dash cams, often sold with waterproof cases and mounts.
Website: campark.net |Brands like Campark
Popularity 1.4/10
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Coby
Coby offers affordable audio and simple home electronics, including headphones, FM radios, digital photo frames and remote controls. Its portable MP3/CD boomboxes include an AM/FM tuner, an LCD display and a 3.5 mm aux jack. Coby also produces basic personal...
Website: cobyusa.com |Brands like Coby
Popularity 1.0/10
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Aiptek
Aiptek offers camcorders for everyday video, such as the HD-DV and A-HD 720p models, along with compact digital cameras. Its HDV12X model records 720p high definition video to flash memory and includes night vision and a remote control. Some models...
Website: aiptek.eu |Brands like Aiptek
Popularity 1.0/10
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RCA
The electronics industry is one of those industries that saw a lot of changes. And surprisingly, this field is still under massive growth even today. RCA, the acronym for Radio Corporation of America, is one of the oldest companies in...
Website: rcaaudiovideo.com |Brands like RCA
Popularity 0.9/10
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AKASO
AKASA is a technology-driven firm dedicated to delivering its clients the best-quality, sophisticated, and user-friendly products at the most competitive pricing. For more than four years, they've been a leading brand in action cameras and 4K UHD video cameras, with...
Website: akasotech.com |Brands like AKASO
Popularity 0.8/10
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SANYO
Japanese electronics maker SANYO sold televisions, DVD players, and remote controls for home entertainment. Its TV line includes LED and smart models in several screen sizes, along with soundbars and Blu-ray players. Remote controls for SANYO TVs are a separate...
Website: sanyo-av.com |Brands like SANYO
Popularity 0.8/10
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Minolta
Japanese camera maker Minolta built film and digital cameras, interchangeable lenses and flash units. Its vintage SLR bodies and lenses remain sought after by film photographers. Minolta's camera strobes and accessories fit both collectors and working photographers who use older...
Website: kmbs.konicaminolta.us |Brands like Minolta
Popularity 0.7/10
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Ordro
Chinese brand Ordro designs compact 4K and HD video cameras, digital camcorders, and outdoor cameras. Its models include features such as time-lapse recording and touchscreen controls, and the brand also makes smart wearables and camera accessories. Models come in compact...
Website: ordro.com.cn |Brands like Ordro
Popularity 0.6/10
Official websites and social accounts
| Brand | Website | X / Twitter | YouTube | ||
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| Sony | sony.com | – | – | – | – |
| Canon | global.canon | – | – | – | – |
| JVC | us.jvc.com | /JVCMobileEntertainment | jvc.headphones.usa | @jvc_usa | UCCd84CmvdEHJGsmcsQ6QZyA |
| Samsung | samsung.com | /SamsungUS | samsungmobileusa | @SamsungUS | – |
| SJCAM | sjcam.com | /sjcamofficial | sjcam_global | @sjcam_official | SJCAM |
| Kodak | resources.kodak.com | /kodak | kodak | @Kodak | kodak |
| GoPro | gopro.com | – | – | @gopro | – |
| Insta360 | store.insta360.com | – | – | – | – |
| Blackmagic Design | blackmagicdesign.com | /BlackmagicDesignOfficial | blackmagicnewsofficial | @Blackmagic_News | Blackmagic Design |
