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Compare the major features of the top-rated camcorders 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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Digital Camcorder Comparison All digital camcorders listed have an owner rating of 4 stars or higher. Click for reviews in the right hand column below. To get current prices, click on the discount price button under each camcorder picture. Each column has its own context sensitive help. Buy with Confidence.
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CAMCORDER
MODEL
Recording
Method
CCD
Size/Type
LCD Size
+ Resolution
Optical Zoom Still Pictures Manual Focus Special Features
CANON HV30
Canon HV30 Camcorder

Canon HV20 reviews
4.5 stars rating
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MiniDV Tape


top pick
Best of 2008

1/2.7-inch CMOS Imager
CanonHV30
High Definition
2.7 inch LCD
CanonHV30
211,000 pixels
10x optical zoom
CanonHV30
OPTICAL Image Stabilization
3.1 megapixel
still images

SonyHV30
+ Built-in flash
+Built-in video light
Yes Canon HV30 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 HG10
Canon HG10 Camcorder

Canon HG10 reviews
4.5 stars rating
cannon HG10
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40gb HardDrive

Holds 5 1/2 to 15 hours of video

top pick
Best of 2008

1/2.7-inch CMOS Imager
CanonHV20
High Definition
2.7 inch LCD
CanonHV20
211,000 pixels
10x optical zoom
CanonHV10
OPTICAL Image Stabilization
3.1 megapixel
still images

SonyHC7
+ Built-in flash
+Built-in video light
Yes Canon HG10 review (Click for Reviews)
Takes videos in high definition (1080i). AVCHD compression. 24p Cinema mode. Component video, HDMI, microphone and headphone terminal. Advanced accessory shoe (add optional accessories). Wireless Remote. Video light.

Dimensions:
3.2" x 3.0" x 5.1" (1.1 lbs.)

CANON HF100
Canon HF100 Camcorder

NEW for 2008
Canon HF100 reviews
4.5 stars rating
CannonHF100
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FLASH MEMORY


top pick
Best of 2008

1/3.2-inch CMOS Imager
CanonHF100
High Definition
2.7 inch LCD
CanonHF100
211,000 pixels
12x optical zoom
CanonHF100
OPTICAL Image Stabilization
3.1 megapixel
still images

Canon HF-100
+ Built-in flash
Yes Canon HF100 review (Click for Reviews)
FLASH MEMORY records to SD or SDHC cards. 1920 x 1080. Takes videos in high definition. AVCHD compression. 24p Cinema mode, 30p progressive mode. Component video, HDMI, microphone and headphone jacks. Mini Advanced accessory shoe (add optional accessories). Wireless Remote.

Dimensions:
2.9" x 2.5" x 5.1" (13.4 ozs.)

SONY HDR-SR12
Sony HDR-SR12 Camcorder

Sony HDR-SR12 reviews
4.5 stars rating
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120gb HardDrive

Holds 14 to 44 hours of video

top pick
Best of 2008

1/3-inch ClearVid CMOS
SonySR12
High Definition
3.2 inch LCD
SonySR12
921,000 pixels
12x optical zoom
SonySR11
Super Steadyshot
OPTICAL Image Stabilization
10 megapixel
still images

SonySR12
+ Built-in flash
Yes HDRSR7 review (Click for Reviews)
Takes videos in high definition (1080i). 120gb. Dolby 5.1 sound. AVCHD recording technology. (MPEG4 AVC/H.264). HDD Smart Protection System. Dolby Digital 5.1-channel recording. Bionz image processor. Component video, HDMI, microphone input and headphone jacks. Active Interface Shoe (add optional accessories). Wireless Remote. Nightshot Mode. USB 2.0 interface.

Dimensions:
3 3/8" x 3" x 5 1/2" (1 lb, 6 oz).

SONY HDR-SR11
Sony HDR-SR11 Camcorder

Sony HDR-SR11 reviews
4.5 stars rating
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60gb HardDrive

Holds 7 to 22 hours of video

top pick
Best of 2008

1/3-inch ClearVid CMOS
SonySR11
High Definition
3.2 inch LCD
SonySR11
921,000 pixels
12x optical zoom
SonySR11
Super Steadyshot
OPTICAL Image Stabilization
10 megapixel
still images

SonySR12
+ Built-in flash
Yes HDRSR11 review (Click for Reviews)
Takes videos in high definition (1080i). 60gb. Dolby 5.1 sound. AVCHD recording technology. (MPEG4 AVC/H.264). HDD Smart Protection System. Dolby Digital 5.1-channel recording. Bionz image processor. Component video, HDMI, microphone input and headphone jacks. Active Interface Shoe (add optional accessories). Wireless Remote. Nightshot Mode. USB 2.0 interface.

Dimensions:
3 3/8" x 3" x 5 1/2" (1 lb, 6 oz).

SONY HDR-HC9
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Sony HDR-HC9 Camcorder

Sony HDRHC9 reviews
4.5 stars rating
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MiniDV Tape


top pick
Best of 2008

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).

SONY HDR-UX7
Sony HDR-UX7 Camcorder

Sony HDRUX7 reviews
4.5 stars rating
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Mini DVD

Playback from camera, Blueray player, or computer.
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top pick

1/2.9-inch ClearVid CMOS
SonyHDRux7
High Definition
3.5 inch LCD
SonyUX7
211,000 pixels
10x optical zoom
SonyHDR-UX7
Super Steadyshot
Image Stabilization
6 megapixel
still images

SonyUX7
+ Built-in flash
Yes

HDRUX1 review (Click for Reviews)
Takes videos in high definition (1080i). Records to DVD-R/DVD-RW/DVD+RW and DVD+R DL. AVCHD recording technology. Dolby 5.1 surround sound. Component video, HDMI, microphone and headphone jacks. Active Interface Shoe (add optional accessories). Wireless Remote. Nightshot Mode. USB 2.0 interface.

Dimensions:
3.06" x 6.5" x 3.25" (1 lb, 10 oz).

SONY HDR-SR200
Sony DCR-SR200 Camcorder

Sony SR200 reviews
4.5 stars rating
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40gb HardDrive

Holds 8 to 25 hours of video

top pick

1/3-inch ClearVid CMOS
SonyHC3
2.7 inch LCD
SonySR1
211,000 pixels
10x optical zoom
SonyHC3
Super Steadyshot
Image Stabilization
4 megapixel
still images

SonyHC3
+ Built-in flash
Yes HDRSR1 review (Click for Reviews)
Built-in 40gb hard drive. Dolby 5.1 surround sound. HDD Smart Protection System. Active Interface Shoe (add optional accessories). Wireless Remote. Nightshot Mode. USB 2.0 interface.

Dimensions:
3" x 3 1/8" x 5 7/8" (1 pound 2 ounces).

CAMCORDERS UNDER $500
CANON FS100
Canon FS100 Camcorder

NEW for 2008
Canon FS100 reviews
4.0 stars rating
CannonFS11
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FLASH MEMORY


Uses SDHC Memory Cards.

1/6-inch CCD Imager
CanonFS11
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.)

SONY DVD610
Sony DVD 610 Camcorder

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

Playback in home dvd player

1/8-inch Advanced HAD CCD 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).

SONY DVD408
Sony DVD 408 Camcorder

DVD408 Camcorder Reviews
4.5 stars rating
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Mini DVD

Playback in home dvd player

top pick

1/3-inch ClearVid CMOS 2.7 inch LCD
SonyDVD
211,000 pixels
10x optical zoom
SonyDVD408
Super Steadyshot
Image Stabilization
4 megapixel
still images

SonyDVD505
+ Built-in flash
Yes DVD505 review (Click for Reviews)
Dolby 5.1 surround sound. Supports an optional Bluetooth wireless microphone. Active Interface Shoe (add optional accessories). Wireless Remote. Super NightShot Infrared System. USB 2.0 interface. Uses Mini DVD-R/-RW/+RW.

Dimensions:
2-7/8" x 3-1/2" x 5-5/8" inches (1 lb, 4 oz).

Panasonic
GS-320

Panasonic GS-320 Camcorder

**NEW for 2007** PanasonicGS-320
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MiniDV Tape

top pick

3-CCD Three 1/6-inch CCD Imagers 2.7 inch LCD
PanasonicDVDCamcorder
123,000 pixels
10x optical zoom
Panasonic3ccd
OPTICAL
Image Stabilization
3.1 megapixel
still images

PanasonicCamcorder
Yes Panasonic GS-320 reviews (Click for Reviews)
Optical image stabilization and has the 3-CCD imagers. Variable rate MPEG-2. SD/SDHC Memory card slot. One touch navigation & joystick controller. Wireless Remote. USB 2.0 and IEEE 1394 (firewire) interface.

Dimensions:
3.3" x 3.1" x 5.8" (1 lb)

PROFESSIONAL CAMCORDERS
Canon XH A1
Canon XH A1 Camcorder

Canon XH A1 reviews
5 stars rating
Canon XHA1
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MiniDV Tape

top pick
Best of 2008

3-CCD Three 1/3-inch Native 16:9 CCDs
CanonXHA1
High Definition
2.8 inch LCD
CanonXHA1
207,000 pixels

Viewfinder: 269,000 pixels

20x optical zoom
CanonXH A1
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 HVR-A1U
Sony HVR-A1U Camcorder

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

top pick

$300 Rebate

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).

SONY HDR-FX1
Sony FX1 Camcorder

Sony HC3 reviews
5 stars rating
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MiniDV Tape

top pick

3-CCD Three 1/3-inch 16:9 Advanced HAD CCD Imagers
Sony-FX1
High Definition
3.5 inch LCD
SonyFX1
250,000 pixels

Viewfinder: 252,000 pixels

12x optical zoom
SonyHDRFX1
Super Steadyshot
OPTICAL Image Stabilization
N/A Yes

+ Manual Focus Ring

HDRHC3 review (Click for Reviews)
Takes videos in high definition (1080i). HDV Recording Format. Manual Iris (aperature). Assignable Buttons. CineFrame Recording 24fps. 1440 x 1080 resolution. Microphone and Headphone Jacks. Wireless Remote. IEEE1394 interface (firewire).

Dimensions:
6" x 7 1/8" x 14 3/8" (4 lb, 4 oz).

Panasonic Pro AG-DVX100B
Panasonic Pro AG-DVX100B Camcorder

Sony HC3 reviews
4.5 stars rating
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MiniDV Tape

top pick

$250 Rebate

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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