After putting dozens of cameras and camcorders through our labs, we're here to tell you which are the very best
we have been testing camcorders for over 15 years, watching the industry grow and change substantially over that time. While the traditional camcorder form factor is still thriving, it's the new players like system cameras and wearable action cameras that are driving forward with new innovations and greatly improved performance. From a DSLR that can autofocus like a camcorder to improved wireless connectivity, 2013 saw a host of new technologies that continue to close the gap between the old guard and the rest of the market.
Best Camcorder - Canon HF G30
Canon chose to stand pat with their camcorder lineup through much of 2012, though this year they introduced two new models at the top of their consumer lines. While the G20 was mostly a subtle refresh of the already-excellent G10, the G30 represented a substantial leap forward in terms of performance and image quality. The G30 finally saw Canon introduce 1080/60p shooting (with simultaneous MP4/AVCHD recording) as well as a slightly reworked control scheme and a 20x lens with double the zoom range. Though the G30 comes at a premium over the G20, it's hands-down the best consumer camcorder we tested in 2013. (MSRP $1,699.99)
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Runner-up - Sony HDR-PJ790V
Sony's PJ790V performed well in our lab tests, featuring just about everything Sony offers in their camcorder lineup in one model. With smooth 60p video and superb low light noise results, the Sony offers compelling performance that is only slightly outdone by the G30. While we're still not sold on the need for a built-in projector—especially at just 35 lumens and with no cheaper, projector-less alternative this year—the PJ790V was still among the best camcorders we tested in 2013. (MSRP $1,599.99)
Best Camcorder - Canon HF G30
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Runner-up - Sony HDR-PJ790V
Sony's PJ790V performed well in our lab tests, featuring just about everything Sony offers in their camcorder lineup in one model. With smooth 60p video and superb low light noise results, the Sony offers compelling performance that is only slightly outdone by the G30. While we're still not sold on the need for a built-in projector—especially at just 35 lumens and with no cheaper, projector-less alternative this year—the PJ790V was still among the best camcorders we tested in 2013. (MSRP $1,599.99)
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