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  Overall score: 6.6 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.0 stars out of 11 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, 2.7 in, 4.4 in, 60 x x Zoom lens - 1.8 mm - 108 mm - F/1.8-6.0, Sony Handycam DCR-SR47 - Camcorder - Consumer - Hard disk drive, - Flash card, 2.4 in

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

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Specs: BSI-CMOS, 10.2 oz, 5 in, JVC Everio GZ-EX555 - Camcorder - Consumer - Flash card, 2.1 in, 2.3 in, 38 x x Zoom lens - 2.1 mm - 79.8 mm - F/1.8-3.9

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  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.7 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.0 stars out of 2 reviews

The Bottom Line: Its small size and attractive price might draw you to the Sony Handycam HDR-CX150 and CX110, but these bare-bones camcorders just barely delivers on the promise of HD quality. Read review

Specs: Exmor R CMOS, 7.4 oz, 4.5 in, Sony Handycam HDR-CX110 - Camcorder - Consumer - Flash card, 2.2 in, 2 in, 25 x x Zoom lens - 2.5 mm - 62.5 mm - F/1.8-3.2

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• Average user rating: 2.0 stars out of 1 review

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

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  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.2 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 0.5 stars out of 1 review

The Bottom Line: The Panasonic SDR-H85 standard-definition camcorder is worth considering for its manual controls and powerful zoom lens in a very compact body--not video quality. Read review

Specs: CCD, 9.6 oz, 2.5 in, 70 x x Zoom lens - 1.48 mm - 104 mm - F/1.9-5.7, Panasonic SDR-H85A - Camcorder - Consumer - Hard disk drive, - Flash card, 2.2 in, 4.2 in

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

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Specs: BSI-CMOS, 7.6 oz, JVC Everio GZ-HM35 - Camcorder - Consumer - Flash card, 2.2 in, 2 in, 40 x x Zoom lens - 2.9 mm - 116 mm - F/1.8, 4.7 in

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  Overall score: 6.6 (3.0 stars)
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The Bottom Line: They're cheap and capture video, but don't buy the Sony Handycam HDR-CX190, CX200 or CX210 thinking that you're getting a great bargain on a real HD camcorder. If you're going to buy one, get the cheapest; nothing on any of these is really worth the extra bucks. Read review

Specs: Exmor R CMOS, 6.2 oz, 2.2 in, 25 x x Zoom lens - 2.5 mm - 62.5 mm - F/1.8-3.2, Sony Handycam HDR-CX210 - Camcorder - Consumer - Flash card, 4.5 in, 2 in

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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, 60 x x Zoom lens - 1.8 mm - 108 mm - F/1.8-6.0, 2.2 in, 4.4 in

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

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• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 12 reviews

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

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• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 32 reviews

Specs: CCD, 12 oz, Panasonic SDR-H40 - Camcorder - Consumer - Hard disk drive, 2.6 in, 4.6 in, 42 x x Zoom lens - 1.8 mm - 75.6 mm - F/1.9-4.3, 2.8 in

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  Overall score: 6.7 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 3 reviews

The Bottom Line: Its small size and attractive price might draw you to the Sony Handycam HDR-CX150 and CX110, but these bare-bones camcorders just barely delivers on the promise of HD quality. Read review

Specs: Exmor R CMOS, 7.4 oz, 4.5 in, 2 in, 2.2 in, 25 x x Zoom lens - 2.5 mm - 62.5 mm - F/1.8-3.2, Sony Handycam HDR-CX110 - Camcorder - Consumer - Flash card

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  Overall score: 6.2 (3.0 stars)
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The Bottom Line: 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. Read review

Specs: Advanced HAD CCD, 8.1 oz, 4.9 in, 2.2 in, Sony Handycam DCR-SX45 - Camcorder - Consumer - Flash card, 60 x x Zoom lens - 1.8 mm - 108 mm - F/1.8-6.0, 2 in

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• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 3 reviews

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

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

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  Overall score: 6.6 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 4 reviews

The Bottom Line: If you don't want to, need to, or simply can't shell out a couple hundred dollars more for an HD camcorder, the Sony Handycam DCR-SR85 delivers decent SD video and copious recording time. Read review

Specs: Advanced HAD CCD, None, 12.7 oz, 4.4 in, 3 in, Sony Handycam DCR-SR85 - Camcorder - Consumer - Hard disk drive, 25 x x Zoom lens - 2.5 mm - 62.5 mm - F/1.8-3.2, 3 in

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• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 12 reviews

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

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• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 8 reviews

Specs: Advanced HAD CCD, None, 13.8 oz, 40 x x Zoom lens - 1.9 mm - 76 mm - F/1.8-4.1, Sony Handycam DCR-DVD610 - Camcorder - Consumer - DVD, 3.5 in, 5.1 in, 2.2 in

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  Overall score: 7.2 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 1.5 stars out of 1 review

The Bottom Line: The Panasonic SDR-H85 standard-definition camcorder is worth considering for its manual controls and powerful zoom lens in a very compact body--not video quality. Read review

Specs: CCD, 9.6 oz, 4.2 in, 2.2 in, 2.5 in, Panasonic SDR-H85S - Camcorder - Consumer - Hard disk drive, - Flash card, 70 x x Zoom lens - 1.48 mm - 104 mm - F/1.9-5.7

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• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 3 reviews

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

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  Overall score: 7.2 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 1.5 stars out of 1 review

The Bottom Line: The Panasonic SDR-T50 standard-definition camcorder is worth considering for its manual controls and powerful zoom lens in a very compact body--not video quality. Read review

Specs: CCD, 7.5 oz, 2.2 in, 70 x x Zoom lens - 1.48 mm - 104 mm - F/1.9-5.7, 2.5 in, Panasonic SDR-T50 - Camcorder - Consumer - Flash card, 4.2 in

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• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 3 reviews

Specs: CCD, 7.7 oz, 52 x x Zoom lens - 2.1 mm - 109 mm - F/1.8-4.9, 2.1 in, Samsung SMX-F50 - Camcorder - Consumer - Flash card, 4.7 in, 2.2 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, 2.2 in, 30 x x Zoom lens - 2.1 mm - 63 mm - F/1.8-3.4, 4.5 in, 2.1 in, Sony Handycam HDR-CX130E - Camcorder - Consumer - Flash card