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• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 7 reviews

Specs: Advanced HAD CCD, 6.7 oz, Sony Handycam DCR-SX44 - Camcorder - Consumer - Flash card, 2 in, 2.2 in, 60 x x Zoom lens - 1.8 mm - 108 mm - F/1.8-6.0, 4.4 in

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• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 12 reviews

Specs: Advanced HAD CCD, 15.5 oz, Sony Handycam DCR-DVD108 - Camcorder - Consumer - DVD, 5.2 in, 2.2 in, 3.5 in, 40 x x Zoom lens - 1.9 mm - 76 mm - F/1.8-4.1

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  Overall score: 6.8 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 18 reviews

The Bottom Line: Canon's new MiniDV top model, the ZR850, continues the ZR tradition of offering affordable, easy-to-use wide-screen movie-making, though low-light performance is still subpar. Read review

Specs: CCD, 1.07 megapixels, None, 13.4 oz, 35 x x Zoom lens - 2.6 mm - 91 mm - F/2.0-5.0, 2.2 in, 3.6 in, Canon ZR850 - Camcorder - Consumer - Mini DV, 4.7 in

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• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 3 reviews

Specs: CCD, None, 7.1 oz, 2.4 in, 39 x x Zoom lens - 2.2 mm - 85.8 mm - F/1.8-4.3, 4.5 in, JVC Everio GZ-MS230RUS - Camcorder - Consumer - Flash card, 2 in

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• Average user rating: 2.0 stars out of 1 review

Specs: CMOS, Camcorder, Samsung HMX-H300 - Consumer - Flash card, 4.7 in, 2 in, Zoom, 30 x x 2.47 mm - 74.1 mm - F/1.8, 2.2 in

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  Overall score: 6.6 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 6 reviews

The Bottom Line: If storage amount, zoom range, and easy operation are on your list of needs before video quality, check out the Sony Handycam DCR-SR47. Read review

Specs: Advanced HAD CCD, 10.6 oz, 60 x x Zoom lens - 1.8 mm - 108 mm - F/1.8-6.0, 2.7 in, 4.4 in, Sony Handycam DCR-SR47/R - Camcorder - Consumer - Hard disk drive, 2.4 in

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Specs: CMOS, 6.5 oz, 4.4 in, 40 x x Zoom lens - 2.9 mm - 116 mm - F/1.8-6.3, 2 in, 2.2 in, JVC Everio GZ-HM30BUS - Camcorder - Consumer - Flash card

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  Overall score: 7.4 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 12 reviews

The Bottom Line: Combining the simplicity of SD recording, a roomy 30GB hard drive, a long zoom, and pleasing image quality, the SDR-H18 is a good choice for a standard-definition, hard-drive camcorder. Read review

Specs: CCD, 15.2 oz, 2.8 in, 2.9 in, 32 x x Zoom lens - 2.3 mm - 73.6 mm - F/1.8-3.7, 5 in, Panasonic SDR-H18 - Camcorder - Consumer - Hard disk drive

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• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 12 reviews

Specs: Advanced HAD CCD, 8.8 oz, 2.3 in, 2.1 in, Sony Handycam DCR-SX40 - Camcorder - Consumer - Flash card, 4.4 in, 60 x x Zoom lens - 1.8 mm - 108 mm - F/1.8-6.0

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Specs: CCD, 7.5 oz, 70 x x Zoom lens - 1.48 mm - 104 mm - F/1.9-5.7, 2.5 in, 4.2 in, 2.2 in, Panasonic SDR-S70 - Camcorder - Consumer - Flash card

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Specs: Advanced HAD CCD, 10.6 oz, 4.4 in, Sony Handycam DCR-SR87 - Camcorder - Consumer - Hard disk drive, 2.7 in, 25 x x Zoom lens - 2.5 mm - 62.5 mm - F/1.8-3.2, 2.4 in

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Specs: Advanced HAD CCD, 6.7 oz, 2.2 in, Sony Handycam DCR-SX63 - Camcorder - Consumer - Flash card, 60 x x Zoom lens - 1.8 mm - 108 mm - F/1.8-6.0, 4.4 in, 2 in

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Specs: CCD, 7.8 oz, 2.3 in, 37 x x Zoom lens - 2.6 mm - 96.2 mm - F/2.0-5.2, Canon FS400 - Camcorder - Consumer - Flash card, 4.8 in, 2.1 in

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• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 4 reviews

Specs: CCD, None, 10.8 oz, 2.7 in, 2.1 in, 35 x x Zoom lens - 2.2 mm - 77 mm - F/1.8-4, 4.4 in, JVC Everio GZ-MG630AUS - Camcorder - Consumer - Hard disk drive, - Flash card

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• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 9 reviews

Specs: Advanced HAD CCD, 15.9 oz, Sony Handycam DCR-HC38 - Camcorder - Consumer - Mini DV, 3.3 in, 40 x x Zoom lens - 1.9 mm - 76 mm - F/1.8-4.1, 2.5 in, 4.5 in

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• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 13 reviews

Specs: CCD, 13.2 oz, JVC Everio GZ-MG155 - Camcorder - Consumer - Hard disk drive, 4.3 in, 32 x x Zoom lens, 2.6 in, 2.8 in

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  Overall score: 5.4 (2.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 17 reviews

The Bottom Line: The JVC GZ-MG21 is a nice idea, but its poor video quality and irritating control scheme make conventional camcorders seem a lot more appealing. Read review

Specs: CCD, 0.68 megapixels, Built-in, 12 oz, 4.3 in, JVC Everio GZ-MG21US - Camcorder - Consumer - Hard disk drive, 2.7 in, 2.7 in, 32 x x Zoom lens - 2.3 mm - 73.6 mm - F/2.0-4.5

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• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 2 reviews

Specs: CCD, None, 13.4 oz, 3.6 in, 2.2 in, 4.7 in, 37 x x Zoom lens - 2.6 mm - 96.2 mm - F/2.0-5.2, Canon ZR900 - Camcorder - Consumer - Mini DV

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• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 4 reviews

Specs: CCD, 12 oz, 50 x x Zoom lens - 1.8 mm - 90 mm - F/2.0-5.0, 4.6 in, 2.8 in, Panasonic SDR-H60 - Camcorder - Consumer - Hard disk drive, - Flash card, 2.6 in

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• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 2 reviews

Specs: MOS, Built-in flash, 8.6 oz, 2.5 in, 2 in, Panasonic HDC-TM90 - Camcorder - Consumer - Flash card, 4.7 in, zoom, 21 x x 2.82 mm - 59.2 mm - F/1.8-3.5

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  Overall score: 6.2 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 1 review

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. Read review

Specs: Advanced HAD CCD, 9.9 oz, 60 x x Zoom lens - 1.8 mm - 108 mm - F/1.8-6.0, Sony Handycam DCR-SR88 - Camcorder - Consumer - Hard disk drive, - Flash card, 4.2 in, 2.6 in, 2.2 in

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• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 5 reviews

Specs: CCD, 9.9 oz, 34 x x Zoom lens - F/1.6-4.3, 2.4 in, 4.8 in, 2.4 in, Samsung SC-MX10 - Camcorder - Consumer - Flash card

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• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 3 reviews

Specs: Advanced HAD CCD, 13.4 oz, Sony Handycam DCR-HC52 - Camcorder - Consumer - Mini DV, 40 x x Zoom lens - 1.9 mm - 76 mm - F/1.8-4.1, 3.3 in, 4.5 in, 2.5 in

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  Overall score: 6.2 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.0 stars out of 8 reviews

The Bottom Line: Though the short battery life and mediocre image quality are frustrating, the JVC Everio GZ-MG30U's amazing recording capacity and tiny size still make it an enticing device. Read review

Specs: CCD, 6.8 megapixels, None, 0.7 lbs, 2.6 in, JVC Everio GZ-MG30 - Camcorder - Consumer - Hard disk drive, 2.8 in, 25 x x Zoom lens - 2.2 mm - 50 mm - F/1.8-3.2, 4.3 in

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Specs: CCD, 8.3 oz, 2.2 in, 70 x x Zoom lens - 1.5 mm - 105 mm - F/1.9-5.7, 2.6 in, 4.2 in, Panasonic SDR-S26K - Camcorder - Consumer - Flash card