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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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  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.9 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 4 reviews

The Bottom Line: The flash-based Panasonic HDC-TM700 and its hard-disk sibling, the HDC-HS700, stand out for their low-light video quality and broad set of manual controls. However, while the TM700 is very attractively priced for its class, the HS700 is not, and not worth the price premium unless you absolutely need the hard disk. Read review

Specs: MOS, Built-in, 15.9 oz, 5.4 in, 12 x x Zoom lens - 3.45 mm - 41.4 mm - F/1.5-2.8, 2.7 in, Panasonic HDC-HS700K - Camcorder - Consumer - Hard disk drive, - Flash card, 2.6 in

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  2.5 stars Average

  Overall score: 5.8 (2.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 2 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Samsung SC-MX20 has an attractive price, but you get what you pay for. Read review

Specs: CCD, 9.9 oz, 4.9 in, 2.4 in, 34 x x Zoom lens - 2.3 mm - 78.2 mm - F/1.6-4.3, Samsung SC-MX20 - Camcorder - Consumer - Flash card, 2.4 in

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• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 4 reviews

Specs: Exmor R CMOS, Built-in flash, 13.9 oz, 5.4 in, Sony Handycam HDR-CX700V - Camcorder - Consumer - Flash card, 10 x x Zoom lens - 3.8 mm - 38 mm - F/1.8-3.4, 2.4 in, 2.9 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, 10 x x Zoom lens - 5.4 mm - 54 mm - F/1.8-2.9, Sony Handycam HDR-CX7 - Camcorder - Consumer - Flash card, 5.1 in, 2.7 in

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  3.0 stars Good

  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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Specs: MOS, Built-in flash, 8.4 oz, 5 x x Zoom lens - 6.8 mm - 34 mm - F/3.5-3.7, 1.7 in, Panasonic HX-WA2 - Camcorder - Pocket - Flash card, 3.7 in, 5 in

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Specs: BSI 3MOS, Built-in flash, 14.7 oz, Panasonic HC-X920 - Camcorder - Consumer - Flash card, 12 x x Zoom lens - 2.84 mm - 34.1 mm - F/1.5-2.8, 5.9 in, 2.8 in, 2.6 in

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  Overall score: 7.2 (3.5 stars)
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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, 2.2 in, 4.2 in, 70 x x Zoom lens - 1.48 mm - 104 mm - F/1.9-5.7, Panasonic SDR-H85 - Camcorder - Consumer - Hard disk drive, - Flash card

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  3.0 stars Good

  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, 11.6 oz, 2.8 in, 20 x x Zoom lens - 3.2 mm - 64 mm - F/1.8-3.7, 2.6 in, DXG Pro Gear DXG-5K1V - Camcorder - Consumer - Flash card, 5.1 in

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  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.2 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 10 reviews

The Bottom Line: Despite its trio of CCDs, the video quality and performance of the Panasonic HDC-SD9 are a bit too inconsistent. Read review

Specs: 3CCD, Built-in flash, 9.7 oz, 5 in, Panasonic HDC-SD9-S - Camcorder - Consumer - Flash card, 2.6 in, 2.6 in, 10 x x Zoom lens - 3 mm - 30 mm - F/1.8-2.8

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• Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 4 reviews

Specs: Exmor R CMOS, Built-in flash, 11.3 oz, 4.9 in, 2.5 in, 12 x x Zoom lens - 2.9 mm - 34.8 mm - F/1.8-3.4, Sony Handycam HDR-CX350V - Camcorder - Consumer - Flash card, 2 in

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  3.5 stars Very good

  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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  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 8 reviews

The Bottom Line: As the flash-memory-based equivalent of the HDR-SR11, the Sony Handycam HDR-CX12 serves up the same pleasing performance and quality as its hard-drive cousin. Read review

Specs: ClearVid CMOS, Built-in flash, 15.9 oz, 5.4 in, 3 in, 3.3 in, Sony Handycam HDR-CX12 - Camcorder - Consumer - Flash card, 12 x x Zoom lens - 5.9 mm - 58.8 mm - F/1.8-3.1

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  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• 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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  3.5 stars Very good

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

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• Average user rating: 5.0 stars out of 3 reviews

Specs: MOS, Built-in flash, 8.6 oz, 4.7 in, 2 in, 2.5 in, Zoom, 21 x x 2.82 mm - 59.2 mm - F/1.8-3.5, Camcorder, Panasonic HDC-SD90 - Consumer - Flash card

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• Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 2 reviews

Specs: CMOS, 9.2 oz, 4.4 in, 20 x x Zoom lens - 2.9 mm - 58 mm - F/1.9-3.2, 2.6 in, JVC Everio GZ-HM200B - Camcorder - Consumer - Flash card, 2.2 in

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  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.4 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0.5 stars out of 1 review

The Bottom Line: An interesting design doesn't offset the so-so video quality and performance, especially for the higher priced HMX-H106, H105, and H104. If you're set on this series, though, the no-memory-included Samsung HMX-H100 is probably the best deal of the bunch. Read review

Specs: CMOS, Built-in flash, 13.4 oz, 10 x x Zoom lens - 3.3 mm - 33 mm - F/1.8-2.5, Samsung HMX-H105 - Camcorder - Consumer - Flash card, 2.3 in, 2.4 in, 5.1 in

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Specs: Exmor R CMOS, 11.3 oz, 4.6 in, 30 x x Zoom lens - 2.1 mm - 63 mm - F/1.8-3.4 G, 2.6 in, 2.3 in, Sony Handycam HDR-PJ260V - 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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  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.9 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 2 reviews

The Bottom Line: A very good prosumer HD camcorder, the Panasonic HDC-TM300 nevertheless has an annoying touch-screen interface. Read review

Specs: CMOS, Built-in flash, 13.6 oz, Panasonic HDC-TM300 - Camcorder - Consumer - Flash card, 2.8 in, 12 x x Zoom lens - 4 mm - 48 mm - F/1.8-2.8, 5.6 in, 2.8 in

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  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 7 reviews

Specs: 3CCD, 0.54 megapixels, None, 15.9 oz, 2.8 in, 2.9 in, Panasonic SDR-H200 - Camcorder - Consumer - Hard disk drive, 10 x x Zoom lens - 3 mm - 30 mm - F/1.8-2.8, 4.8 in

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• Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 2 reviews

Specs: CMOS, 11.6 oz, Insignia NS-DV111080F - Camcorder - Consumer - Flash card, 2.7 in, 2.8 in, 12 x x Zoom lens - 6.3 mm - 75.6 mm - F/1.85-3.1, 5.1 in