Unlike other camcorder manufacturers, JVC has a standard to include high-resolution image sensor in its product range. The new JVC Everio GZ-MG730 has 7-megapixels sensor instead of normal 680,000 pixels or 1-megapixel sensor. JVC had manufactured GZ-MG730 with a goal to provide a single-body device for both still camera and camcorder. The new JVC suffers with some issues like its competitor – Sony Handycam DCR-SR85 and Canon HG10. The Everio GZ-MG730 has both 30GB inbuilt hard drive and microSD card slot. However, it does not have a slot for headphone or external microphone. JVC Everio GZ-MG730 has 2.7-inch flip-type LCD display and well-placed controls. A dial surrounding the record button sits on the back, which is thumb-reachable. You can use this dial to change various modes for both still capture and video recording such as Aperture Priority, Shutter, Manual (Program AE), Auto and six scene options. The battery is also located on the back  [...]

This camcorder is really a great device from JVC. It costs about $1299.99 and supports AVCHD along with MPEG-2 TS, JVC’s traditional format. There is a single CCD sensor unlike previous models which had three. The quality of video is good and on par with competitors like Sony and Canon. On the front, there is a 10x f1.8-2.2 50-500mm-equivalent lens but there is no optical image stabilization, all you get is Electronic Image stabilization. A stereo microphone is located on the top of the devices’ body. The shoe cover is not attached to the camcorder and hence it can easily fall off and get lost. The strap is also located too low and hence gripping the GZ-HD40 is not as comfortable as other camcorders, it easily flops to the side with a little relaxation of the grip. The GZ-HD40 has a 2.8 inch LCD display and opening it will give you a host of buttons in the cavity. There is Direct DVD which lets you write the content on to discs without a computer,  [...]