Digital Camcorder Comparison

Compare the major features of the top-rated camcorders for 2009 in the comparison matrix below. To get more information on a particular camcorder, click on the picture or the link above it. See our Camcorder Buying Guide for advice on buying digital camcorders.

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CAMCORDER MODEL	Recording Method	CCD Size/Type	LCD Size + Resolution	Optical Zoom	Still Pictures	Manual Focus	Special Features
CANON HF200 New 2009 Model	FLASH MEMORY	1/4-inch CMOS Imager High Definition	2.7 inch LCD 211,000 pixels	15x optical zoom OPTICAL Image Stabilization	3.1 megapixel still images + Built-in flash	Yes	(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.)
CANON HFS100 NEW for 2009 4.5 stars rating	FLASH MEMORY	1/2.6-inch CMOS Imager High Definition	2.7 inch LCD 211,000 pixels	10x optical zoom OPTICAL Image Stabilization	8 megapixel still images + Built-in flash	Yes	(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 HG21 Reduced Price 4.5 stars rating	120gb HardDrive Holds 11 to 45 hours of video	1/3.2-inch CMOS Imager High Definition	2.7 inch LCD 211,000 pixels	12x optical zoom OPTICAL Image Stabilization	3.1 megapixel still images + Built-in flash	Yes	(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 HFS10 NEW for 2009 4.5 stars rating	32gb DUAL FLASH MEMORY	1/2.6-inch CMOS Imager High Definition	2.7 inch LCD 211,000 pixels	10x optical zoom OPTICAL Image Stabilization	8 megapixel still images + Built-in flash	Yes	(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 HG20 4.5 stars rating	60gb HardDrive Holds 5 1/2 to 22 hours of video	1/3.2-inch CMOS Imager High Definition	2.7 inch LCD 211,000 pixels	12x optical zoom OPTICAL Image Stabilization	3.1 megapixel still images + Built-in flash	Yes	(Click for Reviews) Takes videos in high definition (1080i). AVCHD compression. 24p Cinema mode. 30p progressive mode. Component video, HDMI, microphone and headphone terminal. Advanced accessory shoe (add optional accessories). Wireless Remote. Video light. New 24mps mode. Dimensions: 3.1 x 3.0 x 5.4 inches (1.1 lbs.)
CANON HV40 NEW for 2009 4.5 stars rating	MiniDV Tape	1/2.7-inch CMOS Imager High Definition	2.7 inch LCD 211,000 pixels	10x optical zoom OPTICAL Image Stabilization	3.1 megapixel still images + Built-in flash +Built-in video light	Yes	(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 HF20 New 2009 Model	32gb DUAL FLASH MEMORY	1/4-inch CMOS Imager High Definition	2.7 inch LCD 211,000 pixels	15x optical zoom OPTICAL Image Stabilization	3.1 megapixel still images + Built-in flash	Yes	(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 4.5 stars rating	MiniDV Tape	1/2.9-inch ClearVid CMOS High Definition	2.7 inch LCD 211,000 pixels	10x optical zoom Super Steadyshot OPTICAL Image Stabilization	6 megapixel still images + Built-in flash	Yes	(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 4.0 stars rating	FLASH MEMORY Uses SDHC Memory Cards.	1/6-inch CCD Imager	2.7 inch LCD 123,000 pixels	48x zoom 37x optical zoom Electronic Image Stabilization	0.8 megapixel still images	Yes	(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 NEW for 2008 4.0 stars rating	FLASH MEMORY 60 minutes max.	1/4.5" HD CMOS Sensor High Definition	1.5 inch LCD 70,000 pixels	2x digital zoom	n/a	No	(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 NEW for 2008 4 stars rating	Mini DVD Playback in home dvd player	1/8-inch Advanced HAD CCD	2.7 inch LCD 211,000 pixels	40x optical zoom Super Steadyshot Image Stabilization	No still images	Yes	(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 NEW for 2008 4.5 stars rating	30gb HardDrive Holds up to 7 to 37.5 hrs. of video	1/6-inch CCD Sensor	2.7 inch LCD 112,000 pixels	35x optical zoom Digital Image Stabilization	n/a n/a	Yes	(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).
JVC GZ-MG330 NEW for 2008 4.5 stars rating	30gb HardDrive Holds up to 7 to 37.5 hrs. of video	1/6-inch CCD Sensor	2.7 inch LCD 112,000 pixels	35x optical zoom Digital Image Stabilization	n/a n/a	Yes	(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).
PROFESSIONAL CAMCORDERS
Canon XH A1 5 stars rating	MiniDV Tape	3-CCD Three 1/3-inch Native 16:9 CCDs High Definition	2.8 inch LCD 207,000 pixels Viewfinder: 269,000 pixels	20x optical zoom Super Range OPTICAL Image Stabilization	2 megapixel still images	Yes + Manual Focus Ring	(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 5 stars rating	MiniDV Tape	Three 1/4-inch ClearVID CMOS Sensors High Definition	3.5 inch LCD 211,000 pixels Viewfinder: 252,000 pixels	20x optical zoom Super Steadyshot Optical Image Stabilization	1.2 megapixel still images	Yes + Manual Focus Ring	(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 4.5 stars rating	FLASH MEMORY Uses SDHC Cards	3-CCD Three 1/3-inch progressive CCD Imagers High Definition	3.5 inch LCD 210,000 pixels Viewfinder: 235,000 pixels	13x optical zoom OPTICAL Image Stabilization	N/A	Yes + Manual Focus Ring	(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 5 stars rating	MiniDV Tape	1/3-inch CMOS sensor High Definition	2.7 inch LCD 123,000 pixels Viewfinder: 252,000 pixels	10x optical zoom Super Steadyshot Digital Image Stabilization	3.0 megapixel still images	Yes + Manual Focus Ring	(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 4.5 stars rating	MiniDV Tape	3-CCD Three 1/3-inch progressive CCD Imagers Standard Definition	3.5 inch LCD 210,000 pixels Viewfinder: 235,000 pixels	10x optical zoom OPTICAL Image Stabilization	N/A	Yes + Manual Focus Ring	(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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