Comparing Pocket Camcorders and Full Featured Camcorders

Pocket camcorders, such as the Flip Video from Cisco are a popular choice of camcorder in the current market. They are useful for people who have blogs on bloggy networks and want to post pictures quickly. These pocket camcorders are often very compact, usually around the size of a cell phone. They are often referred to as point-and-shoot camcorders because they are extremely easy to use and their video and photos are easy to share on both the internet and on TVs. Pocket camcorders also usually feature very simple controls which contribute to their ease of use.

Pocket camcorders come equipped with an in-built, full-sized USB connector as well as in-built software so that you can effortlessly edit your media and connect your camcorder directly to a computer without any additional accessories. Because many pocket camcorders can also capture full HD video, it is no surprise that they have reached mainstream popularity. They are also inexpensive, with the price of most models usually falling below $200. These benefits have resulted in more users selecting pocket camcorders over traditional camcorders, but it should be considered there are some differences in features between the different camcorder types.

The main difference between both types of camcorders is the camera lens. The lens found in a pocket camcorder has a noticeably lower resolution than the lens found in full featured or traditional camcorders. Also, traditional camcorders will often include features such as optical zoom, image stabilization, auto and manual focus, scene modes and photo enhancement capabilities. In contrast, pocket camcorders may not have all of these features. Although this is slowly changing, with some pocket camcorders including now optical zoom and image stabilization.

The one feature set that gives pocket camcorders the advantage over traditional camcorders is the use of in-built sharing capabilities. Pocket camcorders come with the ability to share video and photos online and onto HDTV’s through their inbuilt software and output ports. These simple features include easy to use tools for linking the edited clips together and sharing the video online or with loved ones. Whilst, the capability to share and playback content is something that traditional camcorders are also able to do, pocket camcorders are able to do this better due to their compact size. For anyone who may want to edit clips easily and upload them to popular sites (most commonly, Facebook and YouTube), there is in-built software that is extremely simple to use, with all people, whether they are the most creative or uninspired, being able to create something special through using the inbuilt software.

Pocket camcorders are also maximising and utilizing the power of the internet by harnessing the potential of increasingly fast internet connections and the rise in popularity of social networks and video sharing sites.