JVC seems to have a hard disk camcorder for every occasion, with five models now on offer in the Everio range. The GZ-MG37 is the second lowest priced of the group, which is apparent when comparing the quality of its video and stills to its more expensive siblings. However, the image quality is still decent enough and the diminutive device actually packs a few features that are absent from the pricier models.

The MG37’s easy-to-use design, compact size, and bountiful storage would make this little camcorder quite appealing—if it didn’t have to shoot video. Unfortunately, the GZ-MG37’s image quality is universally bad, no matter what the shooting conditions, and all the bells and whistles in the world can’t make up for that.