Digital Camcorder Comparison

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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CAMCORDER MODEL	Recording Method	CCD Size/Type	LCD Size + Resolution	Optical Zoom	Still Pictures	Manual Focus	Special Features
CANON HV30 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 HG10 4.5 stars rating	40gb HardDrive Holds 5 1/2 to 15 hours of video	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). 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 NEW for 2008 4.5 stars rating	FLASH MEMORY	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) 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 4.5 stars rating	120gb HardDrive Holds 14 to 44 hours of video	1/3-inch ClearVid CMOS High Definition	3.2 inch LCD 921,000 pixels	12x optical zoom Super Steadyshot OPTICAL Image Stabilization	10 megapixel still images + Built-in flash	Yes	(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 4.5 stars rating	60gb HardDrive Holds 7 to 22 hours of video	1/3-inch ClearVid CMOS High Definition	3.2 inch LCD 921,000 pixels	12x optical zoom Super Steadyshot OPTICAL Image Stabilization	10 megapixel still images + Built-in flash	Yes	(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 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).
SONY HDR-UX7 4.5 stars rating	Mini DVD Playback from camera, Blueray player, or computer. Click for details	1/2.9-inch ClearVid CMOS High Definition	3.5 inch LCD 211,000 pixels	10x optical zoom Super Steadyshot Image Stabilization	6 megapixel still images + Built-in flash	Yes	(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 4.5 stars rating	40gb HardDrive Holds 8 to 25 hours of video	1/3-inch ClearVid CMOS	2.7 inch LCD 211,000 pixels	10x optical zoom Super Steadyshot Image Stabilization	4 megapixel still images + Built-in flash	Yes	(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 NEW for 2008 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.)
SONY DVD610 NEW for 2008 4.5 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).
SONY DVD408 4.5 stars rating	Mini DVD Playback in home dvd player	1/3-inch ClearVid CMOS	2.7 inch LCD 211,000 pixels	10x optical zoom Super Steadyshot Image Stabilization	4 megapixel still images + Built-in flash	Yes	(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 NEW for 2007	MiniDV Tape	3-CCD Three 1/6-inch CCD Imagers	2.7 inch LCD 123,000 pixels	10x optical zoom OPTICAL Image Stabilization	3.1 megapixel still images	Yes	(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 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 HVR-A1U 5 stars rating	MiniDV Tape $300 Rebate	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).
SONY HDR-FX1 5 stars rating	MiniDV Tape	3-CCD Three 1/3-inch 16:9 Advanced HAD CCD Imagers High Definition	3.5 inch LCD 250,000 pixels Viewfinder: 252,000 pixels	12x optical zoom Super Steadyshot OPTICAL Image Stabilization	N/A	Yes + Manual Focus Ring	(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 4.5 stars rating	MiniDV Tape $250 Rebate	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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