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

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

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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, 10 x x Zoom lens - 5.4 mm - 54 mm - F/1.8-2.9, 2.6 in, 2.7 in, 5.1 in, Sony Handycam HDR-CX7 - Camcorder - Consumer - Flash card

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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 in, Sony Handycam HDR-SR10 - Camcorder - Consumer - Hard disk drive, - Flash card, 5.1 in, 3.2 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, Sony Handycam DCR-SR85 - Camcorder - Consumer - Hard disk drive, 4.4 in, 25 x x Zoom lens - 2.5 mm - 62.5 mm - F/1.8-3.2, 3 in, 3 in

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• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 3 reviews

Specs: 3 ClearVid CMOS, 1.04 megapixels, 3.3 lbs, 7.2 in, 20 x x Zoom lens - 3.9 mm - 78 mm - F/1.6-2.8, 17 in, 5.7 in, Sony HVR-V1U - Camcorder - Professional - Mini DV (HDV)

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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, 25 x x Zoom lens - 2.5 mm - 62.5 mm - F/1.8-3.2, 2 in, 2.2 in, Sony Handycam HDR-CX110 - Camcorder - Consumer - Flash card, 4.5 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, 2.6 in, 12 x x Zoom lens - 5.5 mm - 66 mm - F/1.8-3.4, 5.2 in, Sony Handycam HDR-CX500V - Camcorder - Consumer - Flash card, 2.4 in

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• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 13 reviews

Specs: CCD, 2.9 megapixels, None, 1.8 lbs, 20 x x Zoom lens - 2.5 mm - 50 mm - F/1.6-2.4, 5.9 in, 3.3 in, Sony Handycam DCR-TRV280 - Camcorder - Consumer - Digital8, 3.9 in

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Specs: Exmor R CMOS, 11.3 oz, Sony Handycam HDR-CX430V - Camcorder - Consumer - Flash card, 2.3 in, 30 x x Zoom lens - 1.9 mm - 57 mm - F/1.8-4.0 G, 4.8 in, 2.6 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, 10 x x Zoom lens - 5.4 mm - 54 mm - F/1.8-2.9, 3.2 in, 3.2 in, 5.4 in, Sony Handycam HDR-HC9 - Camcorder - Consumer - Mini DV (HDV)

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  Overall score: 7.0 (3.5 stars)
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The Bottom Line: Sony's Bloggie Duo minicamcorder makes it easier to be part of your own movie clips and photos. But that's about all it does. Read review

Specs: Exmor CMOS, 4.9 oz, 0.7 in, 2.2 in, Sony Bloggie Duo MHS-FS2 - Camcorder - Pocket - Internal flash memory, 4.3 in, Lens - 4.1 mm - F/2.8

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• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 28 reviews

Specs: Advanced HAD CCD, None, 0.9 lbs, 2.2 in, 5.2 in, 20 x x Zoom lens - 2.3 mm - 46 mm - F/1.8-3.1, Sony Handycam DCR-DVD92 - Camcorder - Consumer - DVD, 3.4 in

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Specs: 3 Exmor CMOS, 4.9 lbs, 6.8 in, 13.5 in, 20 x x Zoom lens - 4.1 mm - 82 mm - F/1.6, Sony NXCAM HXR-NX5U - Camcorder - Professional - Flash card, 7.4 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, Sony Handycam HDR-CX210 - Camcorder - Consumer - Flash card, 4.5 in, 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: 4.0 stars out of 2 reviews

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

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

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• Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 1 review

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

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Specs: Advanced HAD CCD, 340,000 pixels, 14.8 oz, 2.6 in, 20 x x Zoom lens - 2.3 mm - 46 mm - F/1.8-3.1, 3.1 in, 4.4 in, Sony Handycam DCR-HC28 - Camcorder - Consumer - Mini DV

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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, 4.2 in, Sony Handycam DCR-SR88 - Camcorder - Consumer - Hard disk drive, - Flash card, 2.2 in, 2.6 in, 60 x x Zoom lens - 1.8 mm - 108 mm - F/1.8-6.0

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Specs: Exmor R CMOS, Built-in flash, 10.9 oz, 2 in, 4.9 in, Sony Handycam HDR-CX300 - Camcorder - Consumer - Flash card, 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: 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, 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

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Specs: Exmor R CMOS, Built-in flash, 13.8 oz, Sony Handycam HDR-XR350V - Camcorder - Consumer - Hard disk drive, - Flash card, 12 x x Zoom lens - 2.9 mm - 34.8 mm - F/1.8-3.4, 2.6 in, 4.4 in, 2.3 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, 3.6 in, Sony Handycam DCR-HC96 - Camcorder - Consumer - Mini DV, 4.7 in, 2.8 in, 10 x x Zoom lens - 5.1 mm - 51 mm - F/1.8-2.9

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