The Quality of the Images
Arguably, the most important feature is the image quality. If the videos look blurry or pixelated, then it takes away from the overall pleasure. Your friends and family members won’t ask you to create memorable videos of them in the future. Of course, you don’t need HD quality as long as you get good quality, depending on what you’re filming for. If you film activity a lot, you’ll need to make sure the quality of the active camcorders is enough for your specific needs.
Most experts will tell you to focus on the quality before anything else. When looking for this, think about the number of pixels—and the true resolution—to make your decision.
The Amount of Storage Available
You don’t want to get half way through a video to find that you run out of memory. This is even worse when it comes to filming that one-time moment from your little ones, only to find that you can’t save it from the future. It’s really important to look through your storage options. Is there just internal storage or can you add memory cards?
Some camcorders now have Wi-Fi capabilities, so you can film and save to online storage. You may even be able to sync to your phone or tablet if you really need to.
Filming in Low Light
Depending on your needs, low light capabilities could be one of your more important factors. This is especially the case if you need to do late night shoots or you want to catch that great moment at a party. Take your time to consider the lighting capabilities, or whether you can add lighting options to them.
This isn’t a necessity for everyone. This really is a “think about your needs” situation.
The Battery Life
Like the storage, battery life causes an issue. You get halfway through filming and your camera cuts out because of low battery. You lose everything! Some camcorders have better battery capabilities than others. However, this may not be a top priority. The argument for this is to be prepared. If you know you will be filming something, make sure your device is ready and waiting for you. Recharge it the night before and the risk is diminished considerably.
So, what is more important for your choice in camcorders? There are many other things that you need to factor in, including the ability to add mics and working with other accessories and add-ons, so you need to make a list of the reasons for using your camcorder. Match it to your current specific needs.
