ProductCritic: Canon Optura 600 Reviews

Digital Trends (90)

As of this date, this is the best iteration of combination camcorder/digital still camera I have tested. The quality of the MiniDV videos is very accurate, with nice contrast and lifelike colors.

Videomaker (80)

The Canon Optura 600 is a camcorder worth bragging about when it comes to the visual quality. While the onboard mic is not tops, the mic input and manual audio levels are not usually available on a camcorder at this level.

Best Digital Camcorder Reviews (80)

The Canon Optura 600 Mini-DV camcorder is really two products in one. Although it may look like a camcorder on the outside, inside lies a high-quality 4.3 megapixel digital camera with all the features needed to take outstanding photos.

Easycamcorders.com (79)

The Optura 600 is Canon’s 2006 top-of-the-line Optura model, combining great specs, impressive performance, and a super-compact body.

Camcorderinfo.com (75)

The Optura 600 has proven, once again, that Canon produces some of the best consumer camcorders around at high ends. The top of the line Optura’s performance was outstanding overall, with a strong showing in video performance and still performance.

CNET (73)

The Canon Optura 600 hides a wealth of features in a compact design. Fitting easily in a jacket pocket, this MiniDV camcorder delivers excellent video quality and surprisingly good still photos. Though it doesn’t compromise features for size, it sacrifices some convenience, with unusual control placements that can make smooth operation difficult.

PC World (72)

The upright design of the Canon Optura 600 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.