JVC Everio GZ-HM340 Camcorder Reviewby Jeremy StamasPublished on Mar 9, 2010 2:46 PM |
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The testing in this review was carried out on a US model of this camcorder, which uses the NTSC TV standard.
Although we have found little difference between PAL and NTSC performance in our tests, minor differences many exist.
To find reviews of UK models with tested in the PAL TV standard, visit our reviews & ratings pages.
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The GZ-HM340 from JVC is a new entry-level HD camcorder that performs like a solid mid-range model. Its performance is on par with that of last year's GZ-HM200 from JVC, but it lacks most manual controls and its design leaves something to be desired. More... |
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| Section | The Good | The Bad |
| Product Tour | Lens has a 20x optical zoom. | No built-in lens cover |
| Color & Noise Performance | Good color accuracy, saturation, and noise levels in bright light. | No color presets or controls |
| Motion & Sharpness Performance | Sharpness was very good for a camcorder with such a low pixel count. | Artifacting and discoloration were both noticeable in our motion test. |
| Low Light Performance | Color accuracy and noise levels in low light were both very good. | Low light sensitivity needs improvement. |
| Compression & Media | 16GB of internal flash memory | No standard definition recording option |
| Manual Controls | Auto controls are decent; peaking available for manual focus | Aperture and shutter speed cannot be adjusted manually. |
| Still Features | Self-timer and continuous shooting mode are good features. | Camcorder doesn't capture high-quality still images. |
| Handling & Use | Compact body with a simple design | Laser Touch can be finicky; construction feels cheap; low-resolution LCD |
| Playback & Connectivity | Onboard editing features are decent. | Ports located inside the LCD cavity are unprotected. |
| Audio & Other Features | Time Lapse Record and Auto Record can be very useful in specific situations. | No external mic or headphone jack; no manual audio controls |
| JVC GZ-HM340 Comparisons | ||
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| JVC GZ-HM200 | Panasonic HDC-TM10 | Samsung HMX-H106 |
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The GZ-HM340 from JVC is a new entry-level HD camcorder that performs like a solid mid-range model. Its performance is on par with that of last year's GZ-HM200 from JVC, but it lacks most manual controls and its design leaves something to be desired.