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Another great budget option is the Sony Bloggie touch camera which is the first generation model of the Sony Bloggie Sport (MHSTS22). Because it's a first generation model you can get it for well under $100 - and it's still a great pocket camcorder.

The 3 inch screen gives you a nice place to view your videos and has touch screen technology. Something that this camera does that not all will do, is take still pictures while taking video at the same time. Your videos are recorded in full HD 1080p video and the camera has a 4x digital zoom. Your still pictures are captured at 12.8 MP. Image stabilization has also been focused on with this camera and many users find that it works very well at eliminating the shake and blur you can often get.

There are no cables included with this camera as it has its own USB arm to connect to any PC. Buyers should be aware that HDMI cables need to be purchased separately. Sharing videos is as easy as ever with this camera so you can upload anytime.

Users have reported that low light shooting still leave you with grainy pictures and that it has no flash whatsoever. This could be a drawback for some. Some features that are appreciated by users are that it turns on really quick and is not complicated to get started recording. The battery life overall is also very good.

This camera also features water, shock and dust proof design, and can also be used underwater for up to 10 feet with no ill effects. Users have raved over the underwater quality of this little device; however it does seem that the above water picture quality might leave a little to be desired. You get full 1080p recording both in and out of the water. The camera is coated with an anti-fog product so the steam will disperse instead of being trapped inside.

I love that the Samsung HMX-W200 camera is so rugged and user friendly. The image stabilization doesn't seem to be the greatest compared to other cameras on the market and reviews have shown that the camera lens is quite narrow so you will need to be a distance away to take large or wide shots. There are no cables needed as it has an internal USB and startup of the camera is very fast. Overall it's another really great buy for the money at under $100.

With all kinds of options for picture taking, you can get nearly every shot you want with this device right here. 1080p video gives you that great HD quality you need for any large screen HDTV. The image stabilization has been found to be very good with this camera compared to others on the market. The screen is a full 3" so you can see your shots clearly.

Another thing I love about the Panasonic HM-TA2k Camcorder is that you can also shoot at night. There is a built in LED video light or a night view mode which will let you get well exposed images even in low light settings. You also get a pure audio recording option as well if you don't want to take video but need sound recorded.

Connectivity

It has a built in USB terminal and an HDMI port for connectivity. Users of this camera also love how easy it is to carry around and how light. You get a tripod stand with your purchase as well. The battery life has been reviewed to be quite good on this camera and it was made to be sturdy and rugged for everyday use.