This handycam has a very great price with its high quality imaging and color. Canon Optura 400 (Canon also released Optura 600, see below for comparison) is shorter and more lightweight than its predecessors, making this handycam suitable for travellers. Weighs just 1.2 pounds with tape and battery, and measures 2.1 x 4.2 x 4.0 inches. With the high-resolution 16:9 widescreen mode, the Optura 400 utilizes the entire width of the CCD (unlike some systems that electronically stretch the picture vertically) retaining image quality and providing a wider horizontal angle of view that is ideal for creating a theater-like experience. A variety of Program Auto Exposure settings allow for easy, optimal shooting in a wide range of lighting situations.

Enjoy the convenience of holding a digital video camcorder and digital camera all in one hand. Low and compact, the Optura 400 has swivel grip and palm pad… perfect comfort when shooting long days at sporting events or marathon birthday parties.

Canon Optura 400 features :

• MiniDV camcorder and still camera with 2.2-megapixel CCD
• 10x optical zoom lens (digital zoom to 200x) and image stabilizer
• Measures just 2.1 x 4.2 x 4.0 inches and weighs 1.2 pounds
• 2.5-inch LCD with 180-degree rotation
• Capture low-light recordings with Night Mode and record in 16:9 format

The cons about this handycam is the noise that Canon Optura 400 produced, you can hear it during fast forward and rewind, but some customers said they don’t hear any noise. The battery life is also too short, better buy another backup battery.

Canon Optura 400 and Canon Optura 600 comparison :