It’s a bit larger and more complicated than your average Flip or Kodak, but it also brings marginally better image quality, optical zoom, and a few extra features many consumers will find handy.

The H30 wins on a number of accounts like its optical zoom and slightly more feature-packed spec sheet, but its average image quality is the real indicator of its price.

This cheap and largely mediocre camcorder isn't entirely without merits. Picture quality isn't among them, however, so we'd struggle to get too enthusiastic about the Toshiba Camileo H30, whatever the price.

The Toshiba Camileo H30 is a great value despite its shortcomings, like poor video in low light. But no other device offers the same combination of picture control, optical zoom and extras for this price.

Bagging a camcorder that records HD video at up to 1080p and takes 10-megapixel photos for this price tag will please your wallet no end. But this low-cost camcorder will leave you disappointed with its poor performance in low light.