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Specs: ClearVid CMOS, None, 6 lbs, Sony HVR-HD1000U - Camcorder - Professional - Mini DV (HDV), 10 x x Zoom lens - 4.4 mm - 54 mm

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Specs: Exmor R CMOS, Built-in flash, 13.9 oz, 10 x x Zoom lens - 3.8 mm - 38 mm - F/1.8-3.4, 2.4 in, 2.9 in, 5.4 in, Sony Handycam HDR-CX700V - Camcorder - Consumer - Flash card

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The Bottom Line: The most interesting thing about the new model is its ability to work with the new power zoom lenses. Read review

Specs: Exmor APS HD CMOS, 22.9 oz, 5.1 in, 11.1 x x Zoom lens - 18 mm - 200 mm - F/3.5-6.3 PZ OSS, Sony Handycam NEX-VG30H - Camcorder - Consumer - Flash card, 3.6 in, 8.8 in

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Specs: Exmor R CMOS, 7.4 oz, 2.3 in, 2.2 in, 4.5 in, 25 x x Zoom lens - 2.5 mm - 62.5 mm - F/1.8-3.2, Sony Handycam HDR-PJ200 - Camcorder - Consumer - Flash card

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Specs: Exmor R CMOS, Built-in, 16.2 oz, Sony Handycam HDR-TD20V - Camcorder - Consumer - Flash card, 2.5 in, 5.6 in, 2.8 in, 10 x x Zoom lens - 3.2 mm - 32 mm - F/1.8-10

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Specs: Exmor R CMOS, 11.3 oz, 4.6 in, 2.6 in, 2.3 in, Sony Handycam HDR-PJ260V - Camcorder - Consumer - Flash card, 30 x x Zoom lens - 2.1 mm - 63 mm - F/1.8-3.4 G

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Specs: Exmor R CMOS, 11.3 oz, 4.8 in, 2.3 in, 30 x x Zoom lens - 1.9 mm - 57 mm - F/1.8-4.0 G, 2.6 in, Sony Handycam HDR-CX430V - Camcorder - Consumer - Flash card, - Internal flash memory

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  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 13 reviews

The Bottom Line: Sony's Handycam HDR-SR11 and SR12 60GB hard-drive-based AVCHD camcorders deliver top notch performance and image quality. Read review

Specs: ClearVid CMOS, Built-in flash, 1.2 lbs, 12 x x Zoom lens - 4.9 mm - 58.8 mm - F/1.8-3.1, 3.3 in, 3 in, 5.4 in, Sony Handycam HDR-SR12 - Camcorder - Consumer - Hard disk drive

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  Overall score: 6.8 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 5 reviews

The Bottom Line: While it's a perfectly serviceable HD camcorder, the Sony Handycam HDR-XR100 should deliver a little more of everything for the money. Read review

Specs: Exmor CMOS, 11.6 oz, 5.1 in, 10 x x Zoom lens - 3.2 mm - 32 mm - F/1.8-2.2, 2.7 in, Sony Handycam HDR-XR100 - Camcorder - Consumer - Hard disk drive, - Flash card, 2.7 in

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Specs: Exmor R CMOS, 6.14 megapixels, Built-in flash, 20.5 oz, Camcorder - Memory Stick PRO Duo, Sony Handycam HDR-PJ760V - Consumer, 3.5 in, 10 x x, Zoom lens - 3.8 mm - 38 mm - F/1.8-3.4, 4.3 in, 6.5 in

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  Overall score: 6.8 (3.0 stars)
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The Bottom Line: 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. Read review

Specs: Exmor R CMOS, 8.8 oz, 30 x x Zoom lens - 2.1 mm - 63 mm - F/1.8-3.4, Sony Handycam HDR-CX130E - Camcorder - Consumer - Flash card, 2.2 in, 4.5 in, 2.1 in

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  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 8 reviews

The Bottom Line: As the flash-memory-based equivalent of the HDR-SR11, the Sony Handycam HDR-CX12 serves up the same pleasing performance and quality as its hard-drive cousin. Read review

Specs: ClearVid CMOS, Built-in flash, 15.9 oz, 12 x x Zoom lens - 5.9 mm - 58.8 mm - F/1.8-3.1, Sony Handycam HDR-CX12 - Camcorder - Consumer - Flash card, 5.4 in, 3.3 in, 3 in

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Specs: Exmor R CMOS, 1.9 lbs, 4.7 in, 10 x x Zoom lens - 3.8 mm - 38 mm - F/1.8-3.4, 11.7 in, 4.4 in, Sony NXCAM HXR-NX70U - Camcorder - Professional - Flash card

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Specs: Exmor R CMOS, 6 lbs, 88 in, Sony HXR-MC2000U - Camcorder - Professional - Flash card, 12 x x Zoom lens - 2.9 mm - 34.8 mm - F/1.8-3.4, 18.3 in, 10 in

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  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 16 reviews

The Bottom Line: As the flash-memory-based equivalent of the HDR-SR7, the Sony Handycam HDR-CX7 serves up the same pleasing performance and quality as its hard-drive cousin. Read review

Specs: ClearVid CMOS, Built-in flash, 15.9 oz, 2.6 in, 10 x x Zoom lens - 5.4 mm - 54 mm - F/1.8-2.9, 5.1 in, 2.7 in, Sony Handycam HDR-CX7 - Camcorder - Consumer - Flash card

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Specs: ClearVid CMOS, Built-in flash, 1.2 lbs, 15 x x Zoom lens - 3.1 mm - 46.5 mm - F/1.8-2.6, 3.2 in, Sony Handycam HDR-SR10 - Camcorder - Consumer - Hard disk drive, - Flash card, 5.1 in, 3 in

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  Overall score: 7.6 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 5 reviews

The Bottom Line: The geotagging capability remains mostly a novelty, but the top-notch video quality of the Sony Handycam HDR-CX500V and HDR-CX520V make them worthy options. Because internal memory is overpriced, the HDR-XR500V is the better deal of the two, though you may want to opt for a 2010 model that supports SD cards rather than Sony's Memory Stick. Read review

Specs: Exmor R CMOS, 12, Built-in flash, 13 oz, 12 x x Zoom lens - 5.5 mm - 66 mm - F/1.8-3.4, Sony Handycam HDR-CX500V - Camcorder - Consumer - Flash card, 2.6 in, 5.2 in, 2.4 in

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Specs: Exmor R CMOS, 11.3 oz, 30 x x Zoom lens - 1.9 mm - 57 mm - F/1.8-4.0 G, 2.3 in, 2.6 in, Sony Handycam HDR-CX430V - Camcorder - Consumer - Flash card, 4.8 in

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Specs: ClearVid CMOS, 6.1 megapixels, Pop-up flash, 1.2 lbs, Sony Handycam HDR-HC9 - Camcorder - Consumer - Mini DV (HDV), 5.4 in, 3.2 in, 3.2 in, 10 x x Zoom lens - 5.4 mm - 54 mm - F/1.8-2.9

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Specs: 3 Exmor CMOS, 4.9 lbs, 6.8 in, Sony NXCAM HXR-NX5U - Camcorder - Professional - Flash card, 20 x x Zoom lens - 4.1 mm - 82 mm - F/1.6, 7.4 in, 13.5 in

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Specs: Advanced HAD 3CCD, None, 2.2 lbs, 12 x x Zoom lens - 3.6 mm - 43.2 mm - F/1.6-2.8, 3.9 in, 3.7 in, 8 in, Sony DSR-PDX10 - Camcorder - Professional - Mini DV, - Mini DVCAM

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Specs: Exmor APS HD CMOS, 1.4 lbs, Sony Handycam NEX-VG20 - Camcorder - Consumer - Flash card, 5.1 in, 3.6 in, 8.8 in

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Specs: Exmor R CMOS, Built-in flash, 12 oz, 5 in, 2.3 in, 12 x x Zoom lens - 2.9 mm - 34.8 mm - F/1.8-3.4, 2.6 in, Sony Handycam HDR-PJ30V - Camcorder - Consumer - Flash card

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Specs: Exmor R CMOS, Built-in flash, 10.9 oz, 2.5 in, 12 x x Zoom lens - 2.9 mm - 34.8 mm - F/1.8-3.4, 2 in, Sony Handycam HDR-CX300 - Camcorder - Consumer - Flash card, 4.9 in

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  Overall score: 7.9 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 2 reviews

The Bottom Line: Though their geotagging capabilities are mostly novelty and their interfaces could use a complete overhaul, the top-notch video quality, performance, and consumer-friendly feature sets of the Sony Handycam HDR-XR500V and HDR-XR520V make them worthy camcorder options. Both are overpriced, but since 14 hours of recording time is plenty--especially if supplemented with flash media--the HDR-XR500V is the better deal of the two. Read review

Specs: Exmor R CMOS, Built-in flash, 18 oz, 2.8 in, 5.4 in, Sony Handycam HDR-XR520V - Camcorder - Consumer - Hard disk drive, - Flash card, 12 x x Zoom lens - 5.5 mm - 66 mm - F/1.8-3.4, 3 in