Best Cheap Vlogging Camera: Camcorders Review and Comparison | @LocalAdventurer

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[productreviewstv]

Even 3 years later this video is still very relevant.
Not only did I buy a CX405 because of this video, I have done a review and a tips, tricks & modifications video on it on my channel. Thanks Jacob! 😀

[AndresFnt]

Since the 1990s I have trusted Panasonic with video to bring me back to a memory how i remembered it. Look at the awful cropping/morphing in the Sony and Canon...The color can be corrected in post production

[brianr]

It's the Panasonic for me. Seems to be the best in most of these tests.

[quandoomniflunkusmoritati]

Years later I am looking for a "less expensive" camcorder for kids sports and travel and something priced (now 3 years older) where if it falls off the stands I am not going to sweat it. I was already looking at the Panasonic and Sony and this allowed me to look at the Canon option (in this bracket). The Canon seems to have held it's value a bit more as far as "amazon renewed" and NOS is concerned. However, I wanted to say this was a WONDERFUL review. You covered the unboxing, the basic features, pros/cons, etc. However your technic of comparison shots all on the same screen at full resolution simultaneously and cycling the camera audio (and telling us exactly what audio source was in use) was wonderfully helpful. So far the most useful review I have found online. I agree with you summation and will be picking up the Sony. Again, first time to see your channel and I'll look at other vids, however your methodology was EXTREMELY helpful. Thank you!

[kml]

so judging from the video
panasonic v180: best in image processing and stability, mic
canon r800 : best in auto focus and focal range
sony cx405: best in overall accuracy

[cewl]

This is a new benchmark you have set for reviewers trying to compare multiple products! Great video !

[joejtunes]

Incredible video! I was stuck between the Canon and Sony, and based on this review I think I’m going with the Canon! Thanks a lot

[furulevi]

Vegas Pro was used to edit this video? At 13:58 lines are doubled (disable resampling!)

[MrKbtor]

I just unboxed the Sony and then I stumbled on this video and thought I might regret it. But now I'm reassured.

[ryanouellette]

Cool video! I have the Panasonic HC-V180K, and I got it from Target back in 2021 as my Christmas gift, and now I use the Canon VIXIA HF G10 since I wanted to go big and more professional, but I still use the Panasonic as my secondary camera.

[stoneyrunva]

I've used video cameras professionally for several decades. Everything from Red Ones to cell phones. The Sony outperformed both of the more expensive models in this comparison in terms of color reproduction, image stabilization, and resolution. The drastic tint and crushing of black levels of the Canon was particularly annoying and would be much tougher to fix in post. The clever usb cable for charging the sony and transferring footage is also an added convenience. For anyone who wants to get into vlogging production, the lack of a mic input physically on the camera isn't a negative. Most people doing decent vlogs will record audio with an external lapel mic anyway for better quality and freedom. Just plug it into your cell phone and record it there. Then, automatically sync it in a software editing program(Davinci Resolve 17 is free and amazing!). Not being tethered to your camera offers the freedom to do way more than being tied with a short cable to a camera just to record audio. Not being able to zoom out wide enough at arms length on the Canon and Panasonic would be a deal breaker for many vloggers. The detail in the video on the sony is amazing considering this is a sub $200 camcorder. The Panasonic held up decent when it comes to lower light situations outdoors. But, again, once you took your rig indoors the sony won again. I'm curious if you recorded this footage with the sony set to XAVCS format. If not, the difference of image quality would be even more clear. Interesting comparison. All of these cameras are decent and any choice would not be bad. It's a great time to be making videos when a sub $200 camera can perform as well, or better, than a camera that cost many times that a only few years ago.

[ANTHONYSR]

im user sony cx 405, this handycam have good stability and for low light👍 and can charge use power bank.

[Sunshine]

Hi, I have all three cameras and panasonic is the worst for me, in second place I would put sony for blacks, low light conditions. But I put Canon first because of the colors that are vivid and more cheerful. Also because it has a microphone and headphone jack, which Sony does not have. But for me the colors are very important and the Canon in color is the most beautiful.

[kaykay-pgee]

You did such a great job on this video. Very detailed. I came into this video ready to get the Panasonic but you got me leaning toward the Sony. But the SD card situation is annoying.

[SerenaTheFANCalls]

I wanted a small light weight inexpensive camcorder to take on my work trips and I just bought the Sony 405. I really like the color on the Sony 405 camcorder compared to my Canon camcorder. The Panasonic color on your comparison review is also nice. You did a Great job on this review! 👏🏼👍👏🏼 I also, just bought the Sony ZV 1 and I can use the same battery for the Sony camcorder and for the ZV1 camera.

[MiaHessMusic]

Wow, this was a really good video! Super helpful as I'm thinking of getting a camcorder and I don't want to break the bank.

[oceanluvr]

Nice video....just the type of comparison I was looking for. Good job!

[sackyboy]

This was a great video! Super informative and paced very well! Personally, I prefer the Canon because of its video quality, image stabilization, inclusion of a mic and headphone port, and its UI. However, it's definitely not perfect, and because of that, I would like to mention what cameras I thought performed the best in the scenarios OP provided in this video.

Canon has the best video quality.
Canon has the best image stabilization.
Canon has the best anti-aliasing.
Panasonic has the best mic.
Panasonic has the best quality retained while zoomed in.
Sony has the best wide angle.
Sony has the best video quality in low light.

[Dennisgehtraus]

Hi! Thank you very much for the Video! With the canon you get a larger angle of view if you set the zoom type to extended. Then you have a wide angle.
Greetings

[Steinerecliner]

Just came across this video as Ive been trying to compare camera on a budget as starting up a youtube channel. Trying to compare Camcorders to DLSRs. Since the channel plan is going to have long and short videos. Most DLSRs that are would be called budget don't go beyond 30 mins per sessions but the options and quality. Seeing these. All have pro and cons. Sony was better in low light. Panasonic won is zoom. Canon did the best when you walked by the fence. My only reason I leaning away from Sony is unable to add a mic to boast the sound. Since I want something that does have that because I want to be sure that I have quality audio along with quality video. But a lot of great info.