camcorder
n.a portable device used for recording both video and sound. It combines a video camera and a recorder into one unit.
n.a portable electronic device for recording live-motion video and audio onto internal storage or removable media.
“He used a camcorder to film the wedding.”
“Before smartphones became common, families often used a camcorder to capture birthdays and holiday celebrations.”
“While professional filmmakers have moved toward digital cinema cameras, the vintage camcorder has seen a resurgence among artists seeking a specific low-fidelity aesthetic for their projects.”
A blend of the words 'camera' and 'recorder'.
A portmanteau formed from the words camera and recorder. The term was coined to describe the integration of these previously separate components into a single handheld device.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.