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Introduced at CES 2009, the Small Wonder EZ209HD is an affordable HD camcorder by RCA. Smaller than its predecessors, the EZ209HD can take 8MP still shots and record up to 2 hours per charge of SD or HD video at 60fps. For storage, the EZ209HD ditches full SD/SDHC cards for the smaller MicroSD form factor, accepting cards up to 16GB in size. The unit has an MSRP of $120. No release date has been announced.
MSRP $120.00
Release date January, 2009
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Features
- Supports SD and HD (720p) at 60fps, 8MP still shots
- MicroSD slot, accepts cards up to 16GB
- up to 2 hours of recording time per charge
- MSRP of $120
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RCA Small Wonder EZ209HD
• RCA EZ209HD Small Wonder HD Camcorder (Black)
UPC: 044476065644
EAN: 044476064814
MPN: EZ209HD
Competitors
MSRP $229.99
Released December, 2008
Pros
- affordable price
- full 720p high definition video
- 8GB of built in capacity
- easy to use, upload or playback
Cons
- no expansion slots for further memory
- no optical zoom
RCA Small Wonder EZ209HD
vs.
Creative Vado HD
MSRP $600.00
Released October, 2007
Pros
- 720p recording in MPEG-4 AVH/H.264 format
- Good price for its features
- Included cradle has many output options including HDMI
- Improved compression means more recording on a single SD card
Cons
- Lens is a very small diameter and is only X5. Same lens as used to be on HD2 would fare much better.
- Could do with a faster lens.
RCA Small Wonder EZ209HD
vs.
Sanyo Xacti VPC-HD700
MSRP $1,000.00
Released September, 2007
Pros
- Compact and lightweight
- Includes cradle with many output options including HDMI
- Decent battery life and recording times
Cons
- 1080i only - no 1080p
- Still image quality is not that sharp
- Slow autofocus
RCA Small Wonder EZ209HD
vs.
Sanyo Xacti VPC-HD1000
MSRP $229.99
Released January, 2009
Pros
- records in 720p high definition
- rechargeable battery
- lightweight
Cons
- internal battery (not user replaceable)
- no external storage options
- no image stabilization - jerky hand motions are painfully reproduced
RCA Small Wonder EZ209HD
vs.
Flip MinoHD
MSRP $129.00
Released August, 2007
Pros
- Hundreds of dollars less than competition
- Strong flash
- Video capture is actually pretty decent
Cons
- No optical zoom
- Annoying placement of record button
- Records at 30 fps
RCA Small Wonder EZ209HD
vs.
Aiptek A-HD 720p
MSRP $181.00
Released March, 2009
Pros
- good price
- easy to use
- records video in full 1080p
Cons
- so light in weight it is difficult to get a steady recording.
- no optical zoom
- could not playback full HD on my Sony bravia TV.
RCA Small Wonder EZ209HD
vs.
Toshiba Camileo S10
MSRP $199.99
Released April, 2009
Pros
- records in 720p high definition
- rated for 2.5 hours of recording time
- HDMI output
Cons
- no optical zoom
- poor in low light conditions
- no image stabilization - you have to keep your arms quite steady
RCA Small Wonder EZ209HD
vs.
Flip Ultra HD
MSRP $149.00
Released April, 2009
Pros
- compact and light
- rechargeable Li-ion battery
- records in high definition (720p)
Cons
- no optical zoom
- flash storage capacity is limited to 8gb
- not a quality brand
RCA Small Wonder EZ209HD
vs.
Genius G-Shot HD520
MSRP $170.00
Released April, 2009
Pros
- 5 megapixel still shots
- records in full HD at 30fps (greater than 720p)
- 100 minutes of operation on battery
Cons
- no optical zoom
- no built in memory
- uses memory sticks which cost a fair bit more than regular SD/SDHC cards
RCA Small Wonder EZ209HD
vs.
Sony Webbie HD MHS-PM1
MSRP $750.00
Released December, 2008
Pros
- built in 60GB HDD as well as support for micro SD/SDHC cards
- 32x optical zoom
- easy to use and upload your videos after
Cons
- costs a lot - especially considering the poor technical specifications
- standard definition resolution
- compact size still cannot compare to other flash based handheld models
RCA Small Wonder EZ209HD
vs.
JVC Everio GZ-MG840
MSRP $149.95
Released April, 2009
Pros
- slim and attractive enclosure
- weather resistant
- 720p at 60fps
Cons
- no included SD storage
- all plastic enclosure
- poor indoor performance (very grainy)
RCA Small Wonder EZ209HD
vs.
Kodak Zx1
Reviews
January 8, 2009
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Pros
- can take 8MP still shots
- 720p video at 60fps
- affordable price
- attractive enclosure
- undercuts the price of many of its competitors
Cons
- uses MicroSD instead of SD/SDHC
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March 19, 2009
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EZ, 209, HD, EZ209, 209HD, EZ209HD
