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

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• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 1 review

Specs: Exmor R CMOS, Built-in flash, 26.1 oz, Camcorder, Sony Handycam HDR-TD10 - Consumer - Flash card, 5.9 in, Zoom Lens, 10 x x 2.9 mm - 29 mm - F/1.8-3.4, 3.4 in, 2.9 in

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

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• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 5 reviews

Specs: 3CCD, Built-in, 4.4 lbs, 10 x x Zoom lens, Panasonic DV PROLINE AG-DVC20 - Camcorder - Consumer - Mini DV

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• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 16 reviews

Specs: Advanced HAD CCD, 0.34 megapixels, Built-in, 1.1 lbs, 3.5 in, 20 x x Zoom lens - 2.3 mm - 46 mm - F/1.8-3.1, 2.2 in, Sony Handycam DCR-DVD105 - Camcorder - Consumer - DVD, 5.1 in

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• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 2 reviews

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

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Specs: Dual CMOS, 2.2 lbs, 5.3 in, 10 x x Zoom lens - 3.76 mm - 37.6 mm - F/1.2-2.8, JVC GY-HMZ1U - Camcorder - Professional - Flash card, 6 in, 9.2 in

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• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 3 reviews

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

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  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.6 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 1 review

The Bottom Line: Though significantly cheaper than Sony's previous consumer HD camcorder, the Sony Handycam HDR-HC3 still offers superb HD video quality. Read review

Specs: ClearVid CMOS, Built-in flash, 19.8 oz, 3.1 in, 5.5 in, Sony Handycam HDR-HC3 - Camcorder - Consumer - Mini DV (HDV), 3.2 in, 10 x x Zoom lens - 5.1 mm - 51 mm - F/1.8-2.9

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• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 10 reviews

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, 3 in, Sony Handycam HDR-SR10 - Camcorder - Consumer - Hard disk drive, - Flash card, 5.1 in

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  Overall score: 6.6 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.0 stars out of 4 reviews

The Bottom Line: As a relatively inexpensive DVD camcorder with solid, though not remarkable, performance, the Panasonic VDR-D210 is a decent choice for video snapshooters. Read review

Specs: CCD, 0.46 megapixels, None, 1.1 lbs, Panasonic VDR-D210 - Camcorder - Consumer - DVD, 5.6 in, 32 x x Zoom lens - 2.3 mm - 73.6 mm - F/1.8-3.7, 2.6 in, 3.6 in

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  Overall score: 6.0 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 3 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Sony Handycam DCR-DVD205 is as middling as its sibling, the DCR-DVD305; however, it eschews the impractical features of the DVD305 for a lower price tag, making it a better bargain. Read review

Specs: Advanced HAD CCD, 0.69 megapixels, Built-in, 1.1 lbs, 2.2 in, 5.1 in, 12 x x Zoom lens - 3 mm - 36 mm - F/1.8-2.5, Sony Handycam DCR-DVD205 - Camcorder - Consumer - DVD, 3.5 in

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  3.5 stars Very good

  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, 3 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, 2.8 in

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  Overall score: 7.1 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 17 reviews

The Bottom Line: Excellent video quality, a broad feature set, and decent photos make the Sony Handycam DCR-HC96 an excellent choice for those seeking a compact MiniDV camcorder. Navigating the small touch screen may encourage you to stick with its automatic features, however. Read review

Specs: Advanced HAD CCD, 2.05 megapixels, Built-in, 1.1 lbs, Sony Handycam DCR-HC96 - Camcorder - Consumer - Mini DV, 3.6 in, 4.7 in, 10 x x Zoom lens - 5.1 mm - 51 mm - F/1.8-2.9, 2.8 in

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Specs: CMOS, None, 2.4 lbs, Canon XF105 - Camcorder - Professional - Flash card, 10 x x Zoom lens - 4.25 mm - 42.5 mm - F/1.8-2.8, 7.5 in, 5.5 in, 10.6 in

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  Overall score: 6.0 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 24 reviews

The Bottom Line: Unless you're so wedded to the Sony brand and the idea of DVD recording that you're willing to pay a premium--but not enough to jump to the DVD201--avoid this model. Read review

Specs: CCD, None, 1.1 lbs, 2 in, 10 x x Zoom lens - 2.3 mm - 23 mm - F/1.7-2.3, 3.5 in, Sony Handycam DCR-DVD101 - Camcorder - Consumer - DVD, 5.4 in

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• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 5 reviews

Specs: ClearVid CMOS, Built-in flash, 18.7 oz, 3.2 in, 10 x x Zoom lens - 5.1 mm - 51 mm - F/1.8-2.9, Sony Handycam HDR-UX5 - Camcorder - Consumer - DVD, 3.2 in, 5.3 in

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• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 1 review

Specs: 3CCD, None, 5.3 lbs, 20 x x Zoom lens - 4.5 mm - 90 mm - F/1.6-3.5, 15.5 in, Canon XH A1S - Camcorder - Consumer - Mini DV (HDV), 6.4 in, 7.6 in

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  Overall score: 6.0 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 16 reviews

The Bottom Line: You're better off with a cheaper MiniDV camcorder or one of Sony's pricier DVD models. Read review

Specs: Advanced HAD CCD, None, 1.3 lbs, 10 x x Zoom lens - 3.3 mm - 33 mm - F/1.7-2.2, 2.6 in, 3.9 in, Sony Handycam DCR-DVD100 - Camcorder - Consumer - DVD, 5.6 in

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• Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 2 reviews

Specs: 3CCD, 3.1 lbs, 5.3 in, 7 in, 10.7 in, 10 x x Zoom lens - 3.7 mm - 37 mm - F/1.8-2.8, JVC GY-HM100U - Camcorder - Professional - Flash card

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  Overall score: 5.2 (2.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 3 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Panasonic SDR-SW20's only saving grace is its water-, shock-, and dust-proof body (and even those have limitations). Otherwise, there's no reason to buy this pocket camcorder. Read review

Specs: CCD, 1.2 lbs, 2.5 in, 4.5 in, 1.3 in, 10 x x Zoom lens - 2.3 mm - 23 mm - F/1.8-2.4, Panasonic SDR-SW20R - Camcorder - Consumer - Flash card

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  Overall score: 7.2 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 1 review

The Bottom Line: Though the Canon HR10 is a decent camcorder, there are better choices for the same money because format performance and compatibility issues make it hard to recommend a DVD-based AVCHD model. Read review

Specs: CMOS, Built-in flash, 1.2 lbs, 3.7 in, 10 x x Zoom lens - 6.1 mm - 61 mm - F/1.8-3.0, 2.6 in, Canon HR10 - Camcorder - Consumer - DVD, 5.2 in

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Specs: 3MOS, 5.3 lbs, 17.2 in, 7.7 in, 7.1 in, 22 x x Zoom lens - 3.9 mm - 86 mm - F/1.6-3.2, Panasonic AVCCAM AG-AC160 - Camcorder - Professional - Flash card

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• Average user rating: 5.0 stars out of 1 review

Specs: 3 ClearVid CMOS, None, 5.3 lbs, 12 x x Zoom lens - 4.4 mm - 52.8 mm - F/1.6-2.0, Sony HVR-Z7U - Camcorder - Professional - Mini DV (HDV)

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  Overall score: 6.0 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 1.5 stars out of 2 reviews

The Bottom Line: There are better choices than the Sony Handycam DCR-DVD305, a so-so DVD camcorder. Read review

Specs: Advanced HAD CCD, 0.69 megapixels, Built-in, 1.1 lbs, 3.5 in, 12 x x Zoom lens - 3 mm - 36 mm - F/1.8-2.5, 5.1 in, 2.2 in, Sony Handycam DCR-DVD305 - Camcorder - Consumer - DVD