• Flip Video camcorders allow users to shoot impromptu videos to upload to their computer to edit and post online or to keep for personal entertainment. These camcorders took the market by storm when they came out, but now a number of competitor models have been developed that offer different features and quality standards for consumers to choose from.
  
  

Kodak Zx1

• This camera is water-resistant and records up to 10 hours of video, with the option of expanding memory by inserting an SD card. The camera includes a 2-inch LCD screen, a flexible USB drive and video-editing software, and can take still photographs. As of August 2010, this camera still was not compatible with Apple computers.
  
  

Creative Vado

• This video camera has a smaller design than the Flip, but with a bigger 2-inch screen. It has 8GB of memory, a connected, flexible USB drive, and software that gives you the option of editing videos on the go.
  
  

Sony Webbie

• This camera has a rotating lens that allows you to view the video throughout the entire recording process, even if you want to record yourself. The camera is made to work with YouTube and other video-based websites, and takes 5-megapixel still photographs.
  
  

RCA Small Wonder

• This portable, pocket-sized camera comes in a number of different styles and colors, including waterproof cameras and ones that feature 1.5-inch flick-out screens that allow you to see the video recording while the camera faces your direction.