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Specs: CMOS, 8.8 oz, 4.5 in, 2.2 in, 32 x x Zoom lens - 2.8 mm - 89.6 mm - F/1.8-4.5, 2.1 in, Canon VIXIA HF R30 - Camcorder - Consumer - Flash card

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  Overall score: 6.7 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 3 reviews

The Bottom Line: Its small size and attractive price might draw you to the Sony Handycam HDR-XR150, but this bare-bones camcorder just barely delivers on the promise of HD quality. Read review

Specs: Exmor R CMOS, 10.6 oz, 2.2 in, Sony Handycam HDR-XR150 - Camcorder - Consumer - Hard disk drive, - Flash card, 25 x x Zoom lens - 2.5 mm - 62.5 mm - F/1.8-3.2, 4.5 in, 2.6 in

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• Average user rating: 5.0 stars out of 1 review

Specs: CMOS, 7.8 oz, 2.2 in, 4.7 in, 52 x x Zoom lens - 2.1 mm - 109.2 mm - F/1.8-4.9, 2.1 in, Samsung HMX-F80 - Camcorder - Consumer - Flash card

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• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 5 reviews

Specs: CMOS, Built-in flash, 1.2 lbs, 10 x x Zoom lens - 6.1 mm - 61 mm - F/1.8-3.0, 3.5 in, 3.2 in, 5.4 in, Canon VIXIA HV40 - Camcorder - Consumer - Mini DV (HDV)

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  Overall score: 6.6 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 10 reviews

The Bottom Line: If you're looking for a simple shoot-and-share minicamcorder, the Bloggie Touch is a good option--that is, as long as you understand its limitations. Read review

Specs: Exmor CMOS, 12.8 megapixels, 4.4 oz, Lens - 5.3 mm - F/2.8, 0.6 in, 4.2 in, Sony Bloggie Touch MHS-TS20 - Camcorder - Pocket - Internal flash memory, 2 in

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• Average user rating: 5.0 stars out of 1 review

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

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The Bottom Line: The company's interchangeable-lens HD camcorder comes in at $7999. Read review

Specs: CMOS, 5.3 in, Canon EOS C100 - Camcorder - Professional - Flash card, 6.7 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, 5.1 in, 8.8 in, 11.1 x x Zoom lens - 18 mm - 200 mm - F/3.5-6.3 PZ OSS, Sony Handycam NEX-VG30H - Camcorder - Consumer - Flash card, 3.6 in

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  Overall score: 5.8 (2.5 stars)
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The Bottom Line: The rugged GE DV1minicamcorder is OK for casual Web videos. If you need more than that, look elsewhere. Read review

Specs: CMOS, 5.1 oz, 0.8 in, GE Active Series DV-1 - Camcorder - Pocket - Flash card, 4.1 in, Lens - 5.5 mm - F/2.8, 2.2 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, 5.1 in, 3.6 in, Sony Handycam NEX-VG30 - Camcorder - Consumer - Flash card, 8.8 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: If you're looking for a simple shoot-and-share minicamcorder, the Bloggie Touch is a good option--that is, as long as you understand its limitations. Read review

Specs: Exmor CMOS, 12.8 megapixels, 4.4 oz, Lens - F/2.8, 2 in, 0.6 in, Sony Bloggie Touch MHS-TS10 - Camcorder - Pocket - Internal flash memory, 4.2 in

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  Overall score: 7.9 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 14 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, Sony Handycam HDR-XR500V - Camcorder - Consumer - Hard disk drive, - Flash card, 2.8 in, 5.4 in, 12 x x Zoom lens - 5.5 mm - 66 mm - F/1.8-3.4, 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, 10 x x Zoom lens - 6.1 mm - 61 mm - F/1.8-3.0, Canon VIXIA HV20 - Camcorder - Consumer - Mini DV (HDV), 3.5 in, 3.2 in, 5.4 in

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

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Specs: CMOS, 7.8 oz, 4.7 in, 2.2 in, Samsung HMX-F80BN - Camcorder - Consumer - Flash card, 52 x x Zoom lens - 2.1 mm - 109.2 mm - F/1.8, 2.1 in

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Specs: Exmor R CMOS, Camcorder flash light, 12.2 oz, Sony Handycam HDR-PJ580V - Camcorder - Consumer - Flash card, 12 x x Zoom lens - 2.9 mm - 34.8 mm - F/1.8-3.4 G, 3.5 in, 3.2 in, 6 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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• Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 4 reviews

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

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  Overall score: 6.2 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 4 reviews

The Bottom Line: The four sibling models--the JVC Everio GZ-HM300, HM320, HM340, and HD500--deliver subpar video for even their dirt-cheap prices. Read review

Specs: CMOS, 1.37 megapixels, None, 7.6 oz, 2.4 in, JVC Everio GZ-HM320 - Camcorder - Consumer - Flash card, 4.5 in, 20 x x Zoom lens - 3 mm - 60 mm - F/1.8-3.5, 2 in

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Specs: MOS, 4 lbs, 8.5 in, 16.8 x x Zoom lens - 2.9 mm - 48.7 mm - F/1.8-2.6, 8.8 in, 17 in, Panasonic AVCHD AG-AC7 - Camcorder - Professional - Flash card

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

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  Overall score: 7.0 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 36 reviews

The Bottom Line: While bigger than most of its competitors and high priced for a mini camcorder, the Kodak Zi6's attractive design and decent video quality adequately compensate for some usability drawbacks. Read review

Specs: CMOS, 1.6 megapixels, Built-in, 3.8 oz, 2x x 4.1 mm, Lens - 4.1 mm - F/2.8, 2.5 in, 0.9 in, Kodak Zi6 Pocket - Camcorder - Pocket - Flash card, 4.5 in

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  Overall score: 7.3 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 5 reviews

The Bottom Line: If you're looking to shoot great HD video on the cheap, keep looking; the Canon Vixia HF R series delivers decent video at best, even for its modest price. But for a low-priced model with mic and headphone jacks, the HF R100 is a pretty good deal. Read review

Specs: CMOS, 9.5 oz, 2.5 in, 4.9 in, 2.4 in, 20 x x Zoom lens - 3 mm - 60 mm - F/1.8-3.6, Canon VIXIA HF R11 - Camcorder - Consumer - Flash card

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  Overall score: 7.2 (3.5 stars)
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The Bottom Line: The Panasonic SDR-S50 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, 2.5 in, Panasonic SDR-S50N - Camcorder - Consumer - Flash card, 4.2 in, 2.2 in, 70 x x Zoom lens - 1.48 mm - 104 mm - F/1.9-5.7

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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, 2.8 in, 5.6 in, 10 x x Zoom lens - 3.8 mm - 38 mm - F/1.8-3.4, Sony Handycam HDR-XR550V - Camcorder - Consumer - Hard disk drive, - Flash card, 2.9 in