JVC is a leading supplier of camcorders. Their 2010 line up includes both standard and high definition models under the Everio brand that record to either hard disc drives or flash memory cards. They also offer a pocket camcorder, dubbed the Picsio, which was introduced in late 2009. Notable in their 2010 is the first camcorder to offer built-in Bluetooth, for wirelessly controlling the camcorder with Bluetooth-enabled smart phones. Also new for 2010 is a back-illuminated CMOS sensor for improved low-light performance and an "Advanced Image Stabilizer" to boost the performance of its optical image stabilization.
1. GZ-HM1
The GZ-HM1 is the top-of-the-line of the 2010 Everio line-up with a retail price of $1,199. It features:
- 1920 x 1080p recording in the AVCHD format
- 1/2.3-inch 10.62 megapixel back-illuminated CMOS sensor
- 64GB internal flash memory and SDHC card slot
- 10x optical zoom with optical image stabilization
- Manual controls
- GZ-HM1 home page
2. Everio GZ-HM550
The JVC GZ-HM550 is a flash memory camcorder with built-in Bluetooth for syncing with Bluetooth microphones or for operating zoom and record functions with a Bluetooth smartphone. It can also connect with Bluetooth-enabled GPS units for geo-tagging video. It will retail for $799 and features:
- 1920 x 1080 HD video recording at 24MBps
- 1/2.33-inch, 10.6-megapixel, back-illuminated CMOS sensor
- 32GB of internal flash memory with SDHC card slot
- 10x optical zoom lens with optical image stabilization
- Face detection with facial tracking
- GZ-HM550 home page
3. GZ-HD620
The HD620 is a hard drive-based HD camcorder. It retails for $649 and features:
- 1920 x 1080 HD video recording at 24MBps
- 1/4-inch, 3.3-megapixel, back-illuminated CMOS Sensor
- 120GB hard disc drive with microSDHC card slot
- 30x optical zoom lens
- Face detection
- GZ-HD620 home page
4. GZ-HD500
The GZ-HD500 is a hard drive-based HD camcorder that retails for $549. It features:
- 1/5.8-inch, 1.37-megapixel CMOS Sensor
- 80GB Built-in hard drive and microSDHC card slot
- 20x optical zoom lens with optical image stabilization
- Time-Lapse recording
- Face Detection
- GZ-HD500 home page
5. GZ-HM340
The GZ-HM340 is a flash memory-based HD camcorder that retails for $499. It features:
- 1920 x 1080 HD recording at 24MBps
- 16GB internal Flash Memory and SD/SDHC card slot with relay recording
- 1/5.8-inch,. 1.37-megapixel CMOS sensor
- 20x optical zoom lens with optical image stabilization
- Time-Lapse recording
- Face detection
- GZ-HM340 home page
6. GZ-HM320
The GZ-HM320 is a hard drive-based HD camcorder that retails for $449. It features:
- 1/5.8-inch 1.37 Megapixel CMOS sensor
- 8GB internal flash memory and SDHC card slot with relay recording
- 20x optical zoom with optical image stabilization
- Time-Lapse Recording
- Face Detection & Face Flow Thumbnail
- GZ-HM320 home page
7. GZ-HM300
The GZ-HM300 is a flash memory-based HD camcorder that retails for $399. It features:
- 1/5.8-inch 1.37-megapixel CMOS Sensor
- Dual SD/SDHC card slot with relay recording
- 20x optical zoom with optical image stabilization
- Time-lapse recording
- Face Detection
- GZ-HM300 home page
8. GZ-MG750
The GZ-MG750 is the top-of-the-line standard definition camcorder in the Everio lineup for $399. It features:
- 1/6-inch, 800K-pixel CCD image sensor
- 80GB Built-in HDD and microSDHC card slot
- 39x optical zoom lens with optical image stabilization
- Time-Lapse recording
- Auto Illumi. Light
- GZ-MG750 home page
9. GZ-MG250
The GZ-MG250 is a flash memory-based standard definition camcorder that retails for $369. It features:
- 1/60-inch 800K-pixel CCD image sensor
- 32GB internal flash memory and SDHC card slot
- 39x optical zoom lens with optical image stabilization
- Time-Lapse recording
- Auto Illumi. Light
- GZ-MG-250 home page
10. GZ-MS230
The GZ-MS230 is a flash memory-based standard definition camcorder that retails for $269. It features:
- 1/6-inch 800K-pixel CCD
- 8GB internal flash memory and an SDHC card slot
- 39x optical zoom lens with optical image stabilization
- Time-Lapse recording
- Auto Illumi. Light
- GZ-MS230 home page
11. GZ-MS110
The GZ-MS110 is the entry-level standard definition Everio from JVC that retails for $229. It features:
- 1/6-inch, 800K-pixel CCD
- 39x optical zoom lens with optical image stabilization
- SDHC card slot
- Time-Lapse recording
- GZ-MS110 home page
12. Picsio GC-FM1
The Pcisio GC-FM1 is a pocket camcorder that retails for $199. It features:
- 1440 x 1080 video recording at 30fps in the H.264 format
- 8-megapixel 1/3.2-inch CMOS image sensor
- 2-inch LCD
- 4x digital zoom
- SDHC card slot
- Picsio GC-FM1 home page