JVC GZ MG 330 - Expert Reviews

Review summary: The JVC Everio GZ-MG330 is a standard definition hard drive camcorder for those seeking a higher capacity than the card-only alternatives. With many of the same internal components as the JVC GZ-MS100, the MG330 follows up with the same excellent performa

Review summary: Huge storage for the money, but quality can't match the more expensive models in this group

Verdict: The camera also has a powerful 35x optical zoom, but unfortunately the electronic image stabilisation leaves much to be desired, so images can quickly become unwatchable unless you're using a tripod at longer focal lengths

Review summary: jvc everio gz-mg330 review: If you're not interested in being able to record HD footage, you'll find this standard definition camcorder a good bet.

Pros: Good quality footage, 35x optical zoom, Easy to use

Cons: Standard-definition recording only, Low-res stills

Verdict: If you're not interested in being able to record HD footage, you'll find this standard definition camcorder a good bet.

Review summary: High definition may be all the rage, but not everyone is ready to make the leap to shooting in HD. Some just want a small, unobtrusive camcorder that records good-quality footage and doesn't cost the earth -- JVC delivers that with the MG330 that off

Pros: Good quality footage; great 35x optical zoom; low price; easy to use

Cons: Standard-definition recording only; low-res stills

Verdict: A low price tag and great performance make the JVC Everio GZ-MG330 difficult to resist. If you're not interested in being able to record HD footage, you'll find this standard definition gem is a very good bet