DXG doubles up on compact HD camcorders

(Credit: DXG)

While there have been no shortage of vertical-style mini HD camcorders at CES 2009 (see announcements from Kodak, Sony, and RCA), there haven't been any pistol-grip mini HD camcorders, mainly because the most recognized maker of them, Sanyo, didn't have any announcements at the show. But fear not, DXG has you covered with the DXG-581V.

Due in the first quarter of this year for $179.99, the DXG-581V can capture HD video up to a resolution of 1,920x1,280 and capture 8-megapixel photos. It's equipped with built-in flash memory (though DXG didn't say how much), but it also has an SDHC slot with support for cards up to 8GB.

The camcorder is less than 4 inches high and has a rotating 3-inch LCD. Controls are pretty basic, and a software suite is included to help you edit and share your video.

(Credit: DXG)

If a more classic camcorder design suits your needs, the ultraslim DXG-580V flash-based HD camcorder would be a better choice. It records at resolutions up to 1,440x1,080 at 30fps, but everything else appears to be identical to the 581V.

[horse_trotter]

Canon Vixia HF S10 is a much better product that blows theDXG cam away. Whoever heard of DXG anyway? They are a new player and why trust them with your hard-earned camera dollars. You can read about the best new camcorders you are looking for at http://www.infosyncworld.com/news/n/10065.html

[dmanuel08]

Why trust DXG with your hard-earned camera dollars?

Because they will take far less of them, that's why. Their cameras may not be the best quality, but the average user, let's face it, doesn't NEED the best quality. Law of diminishing returns is in operation here too... Sony camcorders with similar specs are WAAAY more expensive than DXG. Don't know about the Canon you're talking about, though.