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• Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 1 review

Specs: Exmor R CMOS, Camcorder flash light, 1.2 lbs, 10 x x Zoom lens - 3.8 mm - 38 mm - F/1.8-3.4, 4.2 in, 3.4 in, 6.4 in, Sony Handycam HDR-PJ710V - Camcorder - Consumer - Flash card

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• Average user rating: 5.0 stars out of 1 review

Specs: Exmor R CMOS, Camcorder flash light, 19.6 oz, 10 x x Zoom lens - 3.8 mm - 38 mm - F/1.8-3.4, 4.3 in, Sony Handycam HDR-CX760V - Camcorder - Consumer - Flash card, 6.5 in, 3.5 in

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The Bottom Line: Despite a perceived lull in the camcorder market, Sony announces 10 models at CES. Read review

Specs: Exmor R CMOS, Built-in flash, 16.2 oz, 10 x x, Zoom lens - 3.2 mm - 32 mm - F/1.8-3.4 G, 5.2 in, Camcorder, Sony Handycam HDR-TD30V - Consumer - Flash card, 2.5 in, 2.8 in

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  Overall score: 6.3 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 13 reviews

The Bottom Line: If this camcorder cost $500, we'd give it a much higher rating. But for its quadruple-digit price, we expect far better performance and video quality from the JVC Everio GZ-HD7. Read review

Specs: 3CCD, 1.5 lbs, 3.6 in, 10 x x Zoom lens - 3.3 mm - 33 mm - F/1.8-1.9, 3 in, 7.3 in, JVC Everio GZ-HD7 - Camcorder - Consumer - Hard disk drive

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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, 6.5 in, 10 x x, Zoom lens - 3.8 mm - 38 mm - F/1.8-3.4, 3.5 in, 4.3 in

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• Average user rating: 5.0 stars out of 1 review

Specs: HD CMOS Pro, 10.9 oz, 4.8 in, 2.7 in, 2.5 in, 10 x x Zoom lens - 6.1 mm - 61 mm - F/1.8-3.0, Canon VIXIA HF M50 - Camcorder - Consumer - Flash card

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  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 31 reviews

The Bottom Line: A bargain for a three-chip camera, the Panasonic PV-GS250 is a great choice for an amateur with serious aspirations or just a discerning eye. Read review

Specs: 3CCD, Built-in flash, 1.1 lbs, 3.2 in, Panasonic Palmcorder Multicam PV-GS250 - Camcorder - Consumer - Mini DV, 10 x x Zoom lens - 2.85 mm - 28.5 mm - F/1.6-2.8, 2.9 in, 5.7 in

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  Overall score: 7.5 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 29 reviews

The Bottom Line: A solid hard-drive based HD camcorder, the Canon HG10 nevertheless has its share of annoying quirks. Read review

Specs: CMOS, 2.07 megapixels, Built-in flash, 1.1 lbs, 3.2 in, 10 x x Zoom lens - 6.1 mm - 61 mm - F/1.8-3.0, Canon HG10 - Camcorder - Consumer - Hard disk drive, 3 in, 5.1 in

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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, Sony Handycam NEX-VG30 - Camcorder - Consumer - Flash card, 8.8 in, 3.6 in, 5.1 in

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Specs: Exmor R CMOS, Camcorder flash light, 12.2 oz, 6 in, 12 x x Zoom lens - 2.9 mm - 34.8 mm - F/1.8-3.4 G, 3.2 in, Sony Handycam HDR-PJ580V - Camcorder - Consumer - Flash card, 3.5 in

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The Bottom Line: It's kind of an oddball -- a full-frame camcorder that requires an adapter for full-frame lenses -- but it's sure to garner some attention. Read review

Specs: Exmor HD CMOS, 1.8 lbs, 5.1 in, Sony Handycam NEX-VG900 - Camcorder - Consumer - Flash card, 8.9 in, 4.3 in

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• Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 4 reviews

Specs: Exmor R CMOS, Built-in flash, 13.6 oz, 10 x x Zoom lens - 3.8 mm - 38 mm - F/1.8-3.4, 2.6 in, 5.3 in, Sony Handycam HDR-CX560V - Camcorder - Consumer - Flash card, 2.4 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, 2.7 in, 5.1 in, 10 x x Zoom lens - 5.4 mm - 54 mm - F/1.8-2.9, Sony Handycam HDR-CX7 - Camcorder - Consumer - Flash card

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  Overall score: 6.1 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 9 reviews

The Bottom Line: As a scaled-down version of JVC's GZ-HD7, the GZ-HD3 ditches some of the fancier features, but its price is still higher than we'd like for this camcorder. Read review

Specs: 3CCD, 1.3 lbs, JVC Everio GZ-HD3 - Camcorder - Consumer - Hard disk drive, 6.1 in, 10 x x Zoom lens - 3.2 mm - 32 mm - F/1.8-2.4, 3.2 in, 3 in

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  Overall score: 7.7 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 45 reviews

The Bottom Line: Canon's HV20 camcorder is a great choice for HD-happy amateurs, but its low-light performance could have been better. Read review

Specs: CMOS, Built-in flash, 1.2 lbs, Canon VIXIA HV20 - Camcorder - Consumer - Mini DV (HDV), 3.2 in, 3.5 in, 5.4 in, 10 x x Zoom lens - 6.1 mm - 61 mm - F/1.8-3.0

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  Overall score: 7.9 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 3 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Sony Handycam HDR-XR550V fares well compared with the competition, though its video could be a bit sharper and the interface less cumbersome. Unless you absolutely need to store a lot of video on the camcorder--which I don't suggest--or have large hands and therefore could benefit from the extra grip the hard drive provides, the cheaper and nearly identical flash-based CX550V is a better deal. Read review

Specs: Exmor R CMOS, Built-in flash, 1.1 lbs, 5.6 in, 10 x x Zoom lens - 3.8 mm - 38 mm - F/1.8-3.4, 2.8 in, 2.9 in, Sony Handycam HDR-XR550V - Camcorder - Consumer - Hard disk drive, - Flash card

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

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  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 6 reviews

The Bottom Line: Like its cousin, the flash-based HF11, Canon's Vixia HG21 delivers excellent HD video quality and performance albeit in a slightly larger, heavier package. However, you do get more storage space and a lower price. Read review

Specs: CMOS, Built-in flash, 17.3 oz, 12 x x Zoom lens - 4.8 mm - 57 mm - F/1.8-3.0, Canon VIXIA HG21 - Camcorder - Consumer - Hard disk drive, - Flash card, 5.4 in, 3 in, 3.1 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, Sony Handycam HDR-CX430V - Camcorder - Consumer - Flash card, 2.3 in, 2.6 in, 4.8 in

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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, 3.6 in, Sony Handycam NEX-VG30H - Camcorder - Consumer - Flash card, 8.8 in, 11.1 x x Zoom lens - 18 mm - 200 mm - F/3.5-6.3 PZ OSS, 5.1 in

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  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 3 reviews

The Bottom Line: Like its sibling the HF10, Canon's flash-based Vixia HF11 delivers excellent HD video quality and performance in a tiny package. However, the HF11 delivers a bit more value for its lower price. Read review

Specs: CMOS, Built-in flash, 13.4 oz, 2.5 in, Camcorder, Canon HF11 - Consumer - Flash card, 12 x Zoom lens - 4.8 mm - 57 mm - F/1.8-3.0, 2.9 in, 5.1 in

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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, 3 in, 12 x x Zoom lens - 4.9 mm - 58.8 mm - F/1.8-3.1, 5.4 in, 3.3 in, Sony Handycam HDR-SR12 - Camcorder - Consumer - Hard disk drive

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Specs: Exmor R CMOS, Built-in flash, 15.9 oz, 2.9 in, Sony Handycam HDR-PJ650V - Camcorder - Consumer - Internal flash memory, 5.3 in, 12 x x Zoom lens - 2.9 mm - 34.8 mm - F/1.8-3.4 G, 2.6 in

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• Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 2 reviews

Specs: CMOS, Built-in flash, 14.1 oz, Sony Handycam HDR-PJ50V - Camcorder - Consumer - Hard disk drive, - Flash card, 5 in, 2.6 in, 2.5 in, 12 x x Zoom lens - 2.9 mm - 34.8 mm - F/1.8-3.4

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  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 23 reviews

The Bottom Line: The hard-drive-based analog of the HDR-HC7, the Sony Handycam HDR-SR7 finally delivers a cutting-edge HD video experience, complete with great video and compatibility frustrations. Read review

Specs: ClearVid CMOS, Built-in flash, 1.3 lbs, 3.2 in, Sony Handycam HDR-SR7 - Camcorder - Consumer - Hard disk drive, 5.9 in, 3 in, 10 x x Zoom lens - 5.4 mm - 54 mm - F/1.8-2.9