Canon TX1 Camcorder

The Canon TX1 camcorder is mighty camera in a small package. While it measures in at 3.5 inches tall and a little over an inch in depth, the TX1 comes with some impressive features. For starters, it has a 10x optical zoom lens and optical image stabilization. You can take digital pictures up to 7.1 megapixels or you can view your videos while you record on the flip-out 1.8-inch LCD. Record HD video, like 720p, along with stereo sound and use component video output to watch it on your HD TV at resolutions up to 1080i. With a street price of around $499 USD, the Canon TX1 should fit the needs of many people who want to record good looking video using a small camcorder.