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• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 4 reviews

Specs: CCD, 12 oz, 50 x x Zoom lens - 1.8 mm - 90 mm - F/2.0-5.0, 4.6 in, 2.8 in, Panasonic SDR-H60 - Camcorder - Consumer - Hard disk drive, - Flash card, 2.6 in

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• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 7 reviews

Specs: 3CCD, 0.54 megapixels, None, 15.9 oz, 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, 2.8 in, 4.8 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, 12 x x Zoom lens - 4 mm - 48 mm - F/1.8-2.8, 2.8 in, 5.6 in, 2.8 in, Panasonic HDC-TM300 - Camcorder - Consumer - Flash card

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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, 70 x x Zoom lens - 1.48 mm - 104 mm - F/1.9-5.7, 4.2 in, Panasonic SDR-H85S - Camcorder - Consumer - Hard disk drive, - Flash card, 2.2 in, 2.5 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, 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, 2.9 in

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  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, 4.4 in, 60 x x Zoom lens - 1.8 mm - 108 mm - F/1.8-6.0, 2.7 in, Sony Handycam DCR-SR47/R - Camcorder - Consumer - Hard disk drive, 2.4 in

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  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, 5.1 in, 2.4 in

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• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 3 reviews

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

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  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.4 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 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, 2.4 in, 10 x x Zoom lens - 3.3 mm - 33 mm - F/1.8-2.5, 5.1 in, Samsung HMX-H106 - Camcorder - Consumer - Flash card, 2.3 in

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

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• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 28 reviews

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

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Specs: BSI MOS, 8.1 oz, Panasonic HC-V520 - Camcorder - Consumer - Flash card, 2.1 in, 2.4 in, 50 x x Zoom lens - 2.06 mm - 103 mm - F/1.8-4.2, 4.6 in

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  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.8 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 5 reviews

The Bottom Line: While it's a perfectly serviceable HD camcorder, the Sony Handycam HDR-XR100 should deliver a little more of everything for the money. Read review

Specs: Exmor CMOS, 11.6 oz, 2.7 in, 10 x x Zoom lens - 3.2 mm - 32 mm - F/1.8-2.2, 2.7 in, Sony Handycam HDR-XR100 - Camcorder - Consumer - Hard disk drive, - Flash card, 5.1 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, 4.5 in, Sony Handycam HDR-CX130E - Camcorder - Consumer - Flash card, 2.1 in, 30 x x Zoom lens - 2.1 mm - 63 mm - F/1.8-3.4, 2.2 in

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

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

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• Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 4 reviews

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

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• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 2 reviews

Specs: CCD, 15.3 oz, 3.6 in, 30 x x Zoom lens - 2.3 mm - 69 mm - F/2.0-4.1, 2.4 in, Hitachi DZ-HS500A UltraVision - Camcorder - Consumer - Hard disk drive, - DVD, 5.2 in

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  Overall score: 6.7 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 12 reviews

The Bottom Line: Despite an attractive price and some decent features, the frustrations of the Samsung SC-HMX10 outnumber its rewards. Read review

Specs: CMOS, 10.9 oz, 2.4 in, 2.7 in, 10 x x Zoom lens - 3.2 mm - 32 mm - F/1.6-4.3, 4.6 in, Samsung SC-HMX10 - Camcorder - Consumer - Flash card

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• Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 2 reviews

Specs: CMOS, Built-in flash, 14.1 oz, Sony Handycam HDR-PJ50V - Camcorder - Consumer - Hard disk drive, - Flash card, 12 x x Zoom lens - 2.9 mm - 34.8 mm - F/1.8-3.4, 2.5 in, 2.6 in, 5 in

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Specs: 3MOS, Built-in flash, 15 oz, 2.8 in, Panasonic HC-X900 - Camcorder - Consumer - Flash card, 5.9 in, 2.6 in, 12 x x Zoom lens - 2.84 mm - 34.1 mm - F/1.5-2.8

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  Overall score: 7.3 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 8 reviews

The Bottom Line: A solid SD-based camcorder, the Panasonic HDC-SD1 nevertheless suffers from a few performance issues and an annoying design. Read review

Specs: 3CCD, 1.5 megapixels, Built-in flash, 15.2 oz, 12 x x Zoom lens - 4 mm - 48 mm - F/1.8-2.8, 2.9 in, 5.4 in, Panasonic HDC-SD1 - Camcorder - Consumer - Flash card, 2.6 in

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  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, 2.4 in, 4.9 in, 34 x x Zoom lens - 2.3 mm - 78.2 mm - F/1.6-4.3, 2.4 in, Samsung SC-MX20 - 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, 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, 2.3 in, 5 in

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Specs: BSI-CMOS, 10.4 oz, 4.7 in, 2.4 in, 2.1 in, 23 x x Zoom lens - 4 mm - 92 mm - F/3.5-4.1, Toshiba CAMILEO X400 - Camcorder - Consumer - Flash card