JVC GZ-HM30, FullHD, Flash, 40x Zooom, Black

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Product details

The memory card camcorder offers HD-quality films and is ideal for sharing video clips on popular internet platforms like YouTube and Facebook.

In addition to an SDXC card slot, it features extras such as a 40x optical zoom, an advanced image stabilizer, an up-converter for output in 1920x1080p format, and the Intelligent AUTO function for the best image quality in any shooting situation.

Full HD movies, optical image stabilizer, automatic recording, time-lapse recording, face detection.

Key specifications

Data storage type
Flash
Max. picture resolution
1920 x 1080 Pixels
Image sensor type
CMOS
Item number
252976

General information

Manufacturer
JVC
Category
Camcorders
Manufacturer no.
GZ-HM30
Release date
2.3.2011
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Video camera properties

Image sensor type
CMOS
Max. picture resolution
1920 x 1080 Pixels
Image stabilisation method
Optical

Camera lens properties

Optical zoom
40 x

Data storage properties

Data storage type
Flash
Video file formats
H.264MPEG-4

Display properties

Display size (inches)
2.70"
screen resolution
230000 Mpx

Voluntary climate contribution

CO₂-Emission
Climate contribution

Product dimensions

Length
110.50 mm
Width
50.50 mm
Height
55 mm
Weight
185 g

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Reviews & Ratings

Warranty score

How often does a product of this brand in the «Camcorders» category have a defect within the first 24 months?

Source: Digitec Galaxus
  • JVC
    Not enough data
  • 1.Sony
    1 %
  • 2.Blackmagic
    1.1 %
  • 3.Panasonic
    1.4 %
  • 4.Canon
    1.9 %

Warranty case duration

How many working days on average does it take to process a warranty claim from when it arrives at the service centre until it’s back with the customer?

Source: Digitec Galaxus
  • JVC
    Not enough data
  • 1.Panasonic
    10 days
  • AGFAPHOTO
    Not enough data
  • Blackmagic
    Not enough data
  • Brinno
    Not enough data

Return rate

How often is a product of this brand in the «Camcorders» category returned?

Source: Digitec Galaxus
  • JVC
    Not enough data
  • 1.Zoom
    0.6 %
  • 2.Brinno
    2.7 %
  • 3.Sony
    3.2 %
  • 4.Panasonic
    4.1 %
Source: Digitec Galaxus

Overall ratingGood66/100
Good68/100
Stiftung Warentest Logo
Stiftung WarentestSingle testReleaseFebruary 2012

Der JVC Everio GZ-HM30 ist ein HD-Camcorder mit Speicherkarte (ein Steckplatz). Klassische längliche Bauform (horizontaler Camcorder). Günstig. Liefert passable Videos (Note: 2,7). Sehr guter Autofokus. Ton insgesamt annehmbar. Kein Eingang für separates Mikrofon...

Good63/100
Videoaktiv Digital Logo
Rank 7 out of 7Videoaktiv DigitalReleaseMay 2011
  • PositiveZeitraffer-, 50p-Aufnahme
  • PositiveBewegungserkennung
  • NegativeMono-Mikrofon
  • Negativeumständliche Bedienung per Tasten
  • Negativekleine HD-Auflösung
  • Negativemäßige Bildschärfe

Im günstigsten Camcorder des Tests werkelt zwar der gleiche Chip wie in der JVC-Verwandtschaft, allerdings filmt er nur in kleiner AVCHD-Auflösung (1280 x 720 Pixel). Daher wundert es nicht, dass sein Bild etwas softer wirkt. Wie der SD 40 setzt er auf Tastenbedienung, die jedoch nicht so flüssig von der Hand geht wie beim Panasonic.