Sony Handycam DCR-SR88 comparison

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Canon Vixia HF G10 (Black)

Canon Vixia HF G10 (Black)
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Price $553 at 1 store $429 to $499 at 2 stores $244 to $541 at 2 stores $879 to $1,170 at 3 stores $149 to $332 at 4 stores
CNET editors' rating
3.0 stars Good
    Overall score: 6.2 (3.0 stars)
3.0 stars Good
    Overall score: 6.2 (3.0 stars)
3.0 stars Good
    Overall score: 6.8 (3.0 stars)
4.0 stars Excellent
    Overall score: 8.3 (4.0 stars)
3.0 stars Good
    Overall score: 6.2 (3.0 stars)
Average user rating 2.5 stars out of 1 review 2.5 stars out of 8 reviews 4.0 stars out of 9 reviews 5.0 stars out of 2 reviews 1.0 stars out of 7 reviews
Release date February 04, 2010 January 30, 2010 March 15, 2011 March 15, 2011 January 28, 2011
The Bottom Line Sony's Handycam DCR-SR68 (and larger-capacity SR88) offers up ample storage and a megazoom lens at a reasonable price; one look at the standard-definition video, though, and you might regret not spending a bit more for an HD model. Sony's Handycam DCR-SR68 (and larger-capacity SR88) offers up ample storage and a megazoom lens at a reasonable price; one look at the standard-definition video, though, and you might regret not spending a bit more for an HD model. Typical for their price class, the no-frills Sony Handycam HDR-CX130, CX160, and XR160 produce generally subpar HD video, but if you're not picky you'll probably be fine. The CX130 is the best buy of the three, as long as you go cheap on the memory card. While it's got a great shooter feature set and good video quality, the Canon Vixia HF G10 still feels a bit expensive for what it offers. Sony's Handycam DCR-SX45, SX65, and SX85 standard-definition camcorders pack a megazoom lens at a reasonable price; one look at the standard-definition video, though, and you might regret not spending a bit more for an HD model.

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Lens aperture F/1.8-6.0
F/1.8-6.0
F/1.8-3.4
F/1.8-2.8
F/1.8-6.0
Media type Hard disk drive
Flash card
Hard disk drive
Flash card
Flash card
Flash card
Flash card
Optical zoom 60 x
60 x
30 x
10 x
60 x
Optical sensor type Advanced HAD CCD
Advanced HAD CCD
Exmor R CMOS
HD CMOS Pro
Advanced HAD CCD
Video input type Camcorder
Camcorder
Camcorder
Camcorder
Camcorder
Digital zoom 2000 x
2000 x
350 x
200 x
2000 x
Weight 9.9 oz
9.9 oz
8.8 oz
19.2 oz
8.1 oz
Image stabilizer Electronic (Steady Shot)
Electronic (Steady Shot)
Optical (Steady Shot with Active Mode)
Optical (Dynamic SuperRange)
Electronic (Steady Shot with Active Mode)
Manual focus Manual
Automatic
Manual
Automatic
Manual
Automatic
Manual
Automatic
Manual
Automatic
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