What is the benefit of a video camera (camcorder) over a point & shoot camera that does video?

April 5th, 2010 | by admin |

I have a point and shoot Panasonic camera that shoots in HD video. My wife would like a camcorder (basically a video camera). I am trying to figure out does a camcorder do anything different or better than a point and shoot regular camera that does video? Thanks

A camcorder, depending on size will usually have more features. A palm-size and/or larger cam could have more manual controls such has manual focus, ability to set light balance, external microphone jack, shoe mount for add-on light or mic, And most have threaded lens barrels for and-on filters, etc. Also a palm-size or larger camcorder makes it easier to hold, to control. And most have a pop-out LCD screen to monitor (lots of users like that). Camcorders usually hold more video than a point-and-shoot cam. Also, a camcorder could have a larger and better sensor and better quality lens. There are digital single-lens reflex cameras (D-SLR) on the market that shoot full HD. One of the draw-backs is the amount memory storage, depending on the media. But with D-SLRs, you have the ability to change lenses, which can allow you control over depth of field. All this is subjective to what a user wants in a camera.

  1. 3 Responses to “What is the benefit of a video camera (camcorder) over a point & shoot camera that does video?”

  2. By Sm on Apr 6, 2010 | Reply

    normal cameras which shoot video have a really low frame speed(usually 30FPS) means that the camera takes 30 individual pictures moving(in one second) sequentially to make a video. you will notice when you are playing it on TV that the video jumps from one scene to another; that is because the camera cant shoot fast enough to capture those moments. camcorders are better because they have a higher FPS(like 60-90FPS or so), plus they have up to 2000x digital zoom, and like 30x optical zoom, and the video isnt choppy like normal cameras, and it runs smoothly when you watch it on TV
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  3. By Mandy on Apr 6, 2010 | Reply

    A camcorder, depending on size will usually have more features. A palm-size and/or larger cam could have more manual controls such has manual focus, ability to set light balance, external microphone jack, shoe mount for add-on light or mic, And most have threaded lens barrels for and-on filters, etc. Also a palm-size or larger camcorder makes it easier to hold, to control. And most have a pop-out LCD screen to monitor (lots of users like that). Camcorders usually hold more video than a point-and-shoot cam. Also, a camcorder could have a larger and better sensor and better quality lens. There are digital single-lens reflex cameras (D-SLR) on the market that shoot full HD. One of the draw-backs is the amount memory storage, depending on the media. But with D-SLRs, you have the ability to change lenses, which can allow you control over depth of field. All this is subjective to what a user wants in a camera.
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  4. By snowwillow20 on Apr 6, 2010 | Reply

    Cameras take great pics but average video and camcorders take great video and average pictures.
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