Canon Optura 600

alaTest has collected and analyzed 25 user reviews of Canon Optura 600 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.6/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other Camcorders on Amazon.com. Opinions about the design and zoom are generally positive. The image quality and usability are also appreciated.

The upright design of the Canon Optura 600 ($1100 as of 5/2/06) means that it's the most portable camcorder we looked at: It would fit into a coat pocket or a small purse without causing too much of a bulge.

This camcorder is very small and portable, has plenty of buttons for easy operation, and sports a bright LCD.

Photograph: Chris Manners

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