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Digital Camcorder Comparison - 2010

Compare the major features of the top-rated HD and SD camcorders for 2009-2010 in the comparison matrix below. To get more information on a particular camcorder, just click on the picture or the link above it. See our Camcorder Buying Guide for advice on buying digital camcorders and getting the best camcorder for the money.
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CAMCORDER
MODEL
Recording
Method
CCD
Size/Type
LCD Size
+ Resolution
Optical Zoom Still Pictures Manual Focus Special Features
CANON HFS10
Canon HFS10 Camcorder

NEW for 2009
Canon HFS10 reviews
4.5 stars rating
CannonHFS10
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32gb DUAL FLASH MEMORY


top pick
Best of 2010

1/2.6-inch CMOS Imager
CanonHFs10
High Definition
2.7 inch LCD
CanonHFS10
211,000 pixels
10x optical zoom
CanonHFS10
OPTICAL Image Stabilization
8 megapixel
still images

Canon HFS-100
+ Built-in flash
Yes Canon HFS10 review (Click for Reviews)
New for 2009. Records to internal 32gb or SDHC cards at Full HD 1920 x 1080. Takes videos in high definition. AVCHD compression at 24mbps. DIGIC DV III processor. 24p Cinema mode, 30p progressive mode. Component video, Microphone Terminal with Manual Audio Level Control. Mini Advanced accessory shoe (add optional accessories). Wireless Remote.

Dimensions:
2.8" x 2.7" x 5.4" (15.9 ozs.)

CANON HFS100
Canon HFS100 Camcorder

NEW for 2009
Canon HFS100 reviews
4.5 stars rating
CannonHFS100
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FLASH MEMORY


top pick
Best of 2010

1/2.6-inch CMOS Imager
CanonHFs100
High Definition
2.7 inch LCD
CanonHFS100
211,000 pixels
10x optical zoom
CanonHFS100
OPTICAL Image Stabilization
8 megapixel
still images

Canon HFS-100
+ Built-in flash
Yes Canon HFS100 review (Click for Reviews)
New for 2009. Records to SDHC cards at Full HD 1920 x 1080. Takes videos in high definition. AVCHD compression at 24mbps. DIGIC DV III processor. 24p Cinema mode, 30p progressive mode. Component video, Microphone Terminal with Manual Audio Level Control. Mini Advanced accessory shoe (add optional accessories). Wireless Remote.

Dimensions:
2.8" x 2.7" x 5.4" (15.9 ozs.)

CANON HF200
Canon HF200 Camcorder

Canon HF200 reviews
New 2009 Model
CannonHF200
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FLASH MEMORY


top pick
Best of 2010

1/4-inch CMOS Imager
CanonHF100
High Definition
2.7 inch LCD
CanonHF100
211,000 pixels
15x optical zoom
CanonHF100
OPTICAL Image Stabilization
3.1 megapixel
still images

Canon HF-100
+ Built-in flash
Yes Canon HF200 review (Click for Reviews)
FLASH MEMORY records to SD or SDHC cards. 1920 x 1080. Takes videos in high definition. AVCHD compression at 24mbps. 24p Cinema mode, 30p progressive mode. Component video, HDMI, microphone and headphone jacks. Mini Advanced accessory shoe (add optional accessories). Wireless Remote.

Dimensions:
2.8" x 2.4" x 4.9" (12.0 ozs.)

SONY HDR-CX500V
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Sony HDR-CX500V Camcorder

NEW for 2009
Sony HDR-CX500V reviews
4.5 stars rating
sny HDR-CX500V
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32GB DUAL FLASH MEMORY


top pick
Best of 2010

1/2.88-inch Exmor CMOS
SonyCX500
High Definition
3.0 inch LCD
SonyCX500v
230,000 pixels
12x optical zoom

Super Steadyshot
OPTICAL Image Stabilization
12 megapixel
still images


+ Built-in flash
Yes

Sony HDR-CX500V reviews (Click for Reviews)
High definition. 32GB built-in memory. AVCHD compression. 12x zoom. Face detection. Built in GPS to tag photos and video. Smile Shutter. Component video, HDMI, Active Interface Shoe (add optional accessories). Wireless Remote.

Dimensions:
2 1/2" x 2 5/8" x 5 3/8" (16 oz).

CANON HV40
Canon HV40 Camcorder

NEW for 2009
Canon HV40 reviews
4.5 stars rating
sonny hdr-hv40
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MiniDV Tape


top pick
Best of 2010

1/2.7-inch CMOS Imager
CanonHV40
High Definition
2.7 inch LCD
CanonHV40
211,000 pixels
10x optical zoom
CanonHV40
OPTICAL Image Stabilization
3.1 megapixel
still images

SonyHV40
+ Built-in flash
+Built-in video light
Yes Canon HV40 review (Click for Reviews)
Takes videos in high definition (1080i). HDV compression. 24p Cinema mode, 30p progressive mode. Component video, HDMI, microphone and headphone jacks. Advanced accessory shoe (add optional accessories). Wireless Remote. Video light.

Dimensions:
3.5" x 3.2" x 5.4" (1.2 lbs.)

CANON HG21
Canon HG21 Camcorder

Reduced Price
Canon HG21 reviews
4.5 stars rating
cannon HG10
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120gb HardDrive

Holds 11 to 45 hours of video

top pick
Best of 2010

1/3.2-inch CMOS Imager
CanonHG21
High Definition
2.7 inch LCD
CanonHG21
211,000 pixels
12x optical zoom
CanonHG21
OPTICAL Image Stabilization
3.1 megapixel
still images

SonyHg21
+ Built-in flash
Yes Canon HG21 review (Click for Reviews)
Takes videos in high definition (1080i). AVCHD compression. The HG21 at 24Mbps offers the highest bit rate. 30p progressive mode. 24p Cinema mode. Component video, HDMI, microphone and headphone terminal. Advanced accessory shoe (add optional accessories). Wireless Remote. Video light.

Dimensions:
3.1" x 3.0" x 5.5" (1.1 lbs.)

CANON HF20
Canon HF20 Camcorder

Canon HF20 reviews
New 2009 Model
CannonHF20
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32gb DUAL FLASH MEMORY


top pick
Best of 2010

1/4-inch CMOS Imager
CanonHF100
High Definition
2.7 inch LCD
CanonHF100
211,000 pixels
15x optical zoom
CanonHF100
OPTICAL Image Stabilization
3.1 megapixel
still images

Canon HF-100
+ Built-in flash
Yes Canon HF200 review (Click for Reviews)
32gb DUAL FLASH MEMORY records to SD or SDHC cards. 1920 x 1080. Takes videos in high definition. AVCHD compression at 24mbps. 24p Cinema mode, 30p progressive mode. Component video, HDMI, microphone and headphone jacks. Mini Advanced accessory shoe (add optional accessories). Wireless Remote.

Dimensions:
2.8" x 2.4" x 4.9" (12.0 ozs.)

SONY HDR-HC9
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Sony HDR-HC9 Camcorder

Sony HDRHC9 reviews
4.5 stars rating
sonny hdr-hc9
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MiniDV Tape


top pick
Best of 2010

1/2.9-inch ClearVid CMOS
SonyHDRHC9
High Definition
2.7 inch LCD
SonyHC9
211,000 pixels
10x optical zoom
SonyHDR-HC9
Super Steadyshot
OPTICAL Image Stabilization
6 megapixel
still images

SonyHC9
+ Built-in flash
Yes

HDRHC9 review (Click for Reviews)
Takes videos in high definition (1080i). HDV compression. Component video, HDMI, microphone and headphone jacks. Active Interface Shoe (add optional accessories). Wireless Remote. Nightshot Mode.

Dimensions:
3.25" x 3.25" x 5.5" (1 lb, 6 oz).

CAMCORDERS UNDER $350
CANON FS100
Canon FS100 Camcorder

Canon FS100 reviews
4.0 stars rating
CannonFS11
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FLASH MEMORY


Uses SDHC Memory Cards.

1/6-inch CCD Imager
FlipMinoHD
Standard Definition
2.7 inch LCD
CanonFS11
123,000 pixels
48x zoom
CanonFS11
37x optical zoom
CanonFS11
Electronic Image Stabilization
0.8 megapixel
still images

Canon FS-11
Yes Canon FS100 review (Click for Reviews)
Records to SD or SDHC cards. Tiny in size. Standard definition. Dolby Digital 2ch (AC-3 2 ch) sound. External microphone terminal. Wireless Remote.

Dimensions:
2.3" x 2.4" x 4.9" (9.2 ozs.)

FLIP MinoHD
Flip MinoHD Camcorder

NEW for 2008
Flip MinoHD reviews
4.0 stars rating
Flip MinnoHD
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FLASH MEMORY


60 minutes max.

1/4.5" HD CMOS Sensor
FlipMinoHD
High Definition
1.5 inch LCD
FlipMinoHD
70,000 pixels
2x digital zoom n/a
FlipVideoMinoHD
No Flip MinoHD review (Click for Reviews)
Records 60 minutes to built in memory. World's smallest HD camcorder. Records to H.264 video compression, AAC audio compression, MP4 file format

Dimensions:
3.94" x 1.97" x 0.63" (3.3 ozs.)

SONY DVD610
Sony DVD 610 Camcorder

NEW for 2008
DVD610 Camcorder Reviews
4 stars rating
Sonydvd308
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Mini DVD

Playback in home dvd player

1/8-inch Advanced HAD CCD
FlipMinoHD
Standard Definition
2.7 inch LCD
SonyDVD
211,000 pixels
40x optical zoom
SonyDVD610
Super Steadyshot
Image Stabilization
No still images
SonyDVD610
Yes DVD610 reviews (Click for Reviews)
Lower end camcorder with smaller imager. Easy handycam button. Active Interface Shoe (add optional accessories). Wireless Remote. Super NightShot Plus. USB 2.0 interface.

Dimensions:
2 1/4 x 3 5/8 x 5 1/8 inches (15 oz).

JVC GZ-MG330
JVC 330 Camcorder

NEW for 2008
JVC Camcorder Reviews
4.5 stars rating
JVC330
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30gb HardDrive

Holds up to 7 to 37.5 hrs. of video

top pick

1/6-inch CCD Sensor
FlipMinoHD
Standard Definition
2.7 inch LCD
SonyDVD
112,000 pixels
35x optical zoom
SonyDVD408
Digital Image Stabilization
n/a
SonyDVD505
n/a
Yes JVC review (Click for Reviews)
High-performance Konica Minolta lens. Slim & Lightweight. 30gb HDD Camcorder. MicroSD card slot. HDD protection. Wireless Remote. USB 2.0 interface.

Dimensions:
2-3/16" x 2-11/16" x 4-11/16" inches (.84 lbs).

Sony DCR-SR47
Sony DCR-SR47 Camcorder

NEW for 2009
Sony Camcorder Reviews
4 stars rating
SonySR47
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60gb HardDrive

Holds up to 15 to 45 hrs. of video

1/8-inch CCD Sensor

Standard Definition
2.7 inch LCD

123,000 pixels
60x optical zoom

SteadyShot Image Stabilization
n/a

n/a
Yes Sony Camcorder review (Click for Reviews)
Hybrid Recording to HDD or Memory Stick Duo media. USB 2.0 Interface. 35mm Equivalent Lens 39-2340mm. SD (MPEG2).

Dimensions:
2 3/8" x 2 3/4" x 4 1/2" inches (11 ounces).

PROFESSIONAL CAMCORDERS
Canon XH A1S
Canon XH A1S Camcorder

Canon XH A1S reviews
5 stars rating
Canon XHA1S
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MiniDV Tape

top pick
Best of 2010

3-CCD Three 1/3-inch Native 16:9 CCDs
CanonXHA1S
High Definition
2.8 inch LCD
CanonXHA1S
207,000 pixels

Viewfinder: 269,000 pixels

20x optical zoom
CanonXH A1S
Super Range OPTICAL Image Stabilization
2 megapixel still images Yes

+ Manual Focus Ring

Canon XH A1 review (Click for Reviews)
Professional grade high definition HDV camcorder captures true 1080 high-definition resolution video at 60i, 30F or 24F frame rates. (1440 x 1080). "L" series lens (32.5mm - 650mm equivalent). 2 built-in XLR terminals. SD memory card slot. Manual iris ring. Wireless controller.

Dimensions:
6.4" x 7.4" x 13.8" (5.2 lbs.)

Sony Professional FX7
Sony FX7 Camcorder

Sony FX7 reviews
5 stars rating
SonyHVR-A1U
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MiniDV Tape

top pick
Best of 2010

Three 1/4-inch ClearVID CMOS Sensors
SonyHC3
High Definition
3.5 inch LCD
SonyHC3
211,000 pixels

Viewfinder: 252,000 pixels

20x optical zoom
SonyHC3
Super Steadyshot
Optical Image Stabilization
1.2 megapixel
still images
Yes

+ Manual Focus Ring

Sony Professional HVR-A1U review (Click for Reviews)
Takes videos in high definition (1080i). HDV Recording Format. Professional Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T lens. Cineframe (24fps). Many manual features. Microphone and Headphone Jacks. Wireless Remote. USB & IEEE1394 interface (firewire).

Dimensions:
5 3/4 x 6 1/4 x 12 3/4 inches (3 lbs. 10 ounces).

Panasonic Pro AG-HMC150
Panasonic Pro AG-HMC150 Camcorder

Panasonic Pro Camcorder reviews
4.5 stars rating
PanasonicPro
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FLASH MEMORY

Uses SDHC Cards

top pick
Best of 2010

3-CCD Three 1/3-inch progressive CCD Imagers
PanasonicPro
High Definition
3.5 inch LCD
Panasonic
210,000 pixels

Viewfinder: 235,000 pixels

13x optical zoom
Panasonic
OPTICAL Image Stabilization
N/A Yes

+ Manual Focus Ring

PanasonicPro AG-HMC150 review (Click for Reviews)
High Definition (many formats supported including 24p), Professional XLR audio input, Records AVCHD to SDHC Memory Cards, SMPTE Time-Code Generator/Reader, HDMI out, Component Out, External Time Code Link, USB 2.0, Remote control connection for Zoom, Focus, Iris. Cinelike Gamma & DRS Dynamic Range Stretch. External Time Code Link. Leica wide angle 28mm (35mm equivalent) 13x zoom lens. Wireless Remote.

Dimensions:
6.5" x 6.1" x 15.6" (3.7 lbs.)

Sony Professional HVR-A1U
Sony HVR-A1U Camcorder

Sony HVR-A1U reviews
5 stars rating
SonyHVR-A1U
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MiniDV Tape

top pick

1/3-inch CMOS sensor
SonyHC3
High Definition
2.7 inch LCD
SonyHC3
123,000 pixels

Viewfinder: 252,000 pixels

10x optical zoom
SonyHC3
Super Steadyshot
Digital Image Stabilization
3.0 megapixel
still images
Yes

+ Manual Focus Ring

Sony Professional HVR-A1U review (Click for Reviews)
Portable and small in size. Takes videos in high definition (1080i, 720p). HDV Recording Format. Cineframe (24fps). Many manual features. Microphone and Headphone Jacks. XLR audio input. Wireless Remote. USB & IEEE1394 interface (firewire).

Dimensions:
3.5" x 4.1" x 12.38" (1 lb. 7 ounces).

Panasonic Pro AG-DVX100B
Panasonic Pro AG-DVX100B Camcorder

Sony HC3 reviews
4.5 stars rating
sonyhdrfx1
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MiniDV Tape

top pick

3-CCD Three 1/3-inch progressive CCD Imagers
PanasonicPro
Standard Definition
3.5 inch LCD
Panasonic
210,000 pixels

Viewfinder: 235,000 pixels

10x optical zoom
Panasonic
OPTICAL Image Stabilization
N/A Yes

+ Manual Focus Ring

PanasonicPro DVX100B review (Click for Reviews)
Used for Movie and TV production. Takes videos in standard definition. Microphone, Headphone, Cam Remote, and Iris Jacks. Cinema-style 480p/24fps, and 480p/30fps. First DV camera-recorder to allow camera to camera time code synchronization. Wide-angle zoom lens. Wireless Remote. IEEE1394 interface (firewire).

Dimensions:
5-1/2" x 6-5/16" x 14-3/8" (4.19 lbs.)

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