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• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 1 review

Specs: CCD, 8.1 oz, 2.6 in, 52 x x Zoom lens - 2.1 mm - 109.2 mm - F/1.8, Samsung SMX-K40 - Camcorder - Consumer - Flash card, 4.8 in, 2.4 in

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  Overall score: 6.4 (3.0 stars)
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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, 2.4 in, Samsung HMX-H104 - Camcorder - Consumer - Flash card, 5.1 in, 2.3 in

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Specs: ClearVid CMOS, Built-in flash, 8.5 oz, Sony Handycam HDR-TG1 - Camcorder - Consumer - Flash card, 4.7 in, 2.5 in, 10 x x Zoom lens - 3.2 mm - 32 mm - F/1.8-2.3, 1.3 in

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Specs: CMOS, Built-in flash, 12 oz, Aiptek AHD H23 - Camcorder - Consumer - Flash card, 23 x x Zoom lens - 4 mm - 92 mm - F/3.5-4.1, 2.4 in, 2.2 in, 5 in

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  Overall score: 6.6 (3.0 stars)
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The Bottom Line: If internal flash memory, zoom range, and a touch-screen LCD are on your list of needs before video quality, check out the Sony Handycam DCR-SX41. Read review

Specs: Advanced HAD CCD, 8.8 oz, 60 x x Zoom lens - 1.8 mm - 108 mm - F/1.8-6.0, 2.1 in, 4.4 in, Sony Handycam DCR-SX41/L - Camcorder - Consumer - Flash card, 2.3 in

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

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Specs: CCD, 8.3 oz, Panasonic SDR-S26 - Camcorder - Consumer - Flash card, 2.6 in, 2.2 in, 4.2 in, 70 x x Zoom lens - 1.5 mm - 105 mm - F/1.9-5.7

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Specs: Exmor R CMOS, Built-in flash, 11.3 oz, Sony Handycam HDR-CX350E - Camcorder - Consumer - Flash card, 4.4 in, 12 x x Zoom lens - 2.9 mm - 34.8 mm - F/1.8-3.4, 2.5 in, 2 in

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Specs: Exmor R CMOS, Camcorder flash light, 12.2 oz, 3.2 in, Sony Handycam HDR-PJ580V - Camcorder - Consumer - Flash card, 3.5 in, 6 in, 12 x x Zoom lens - 2.9 mm - 34.8 mm - F/1.8-3.4 G

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Specs: BSI-CMOS, 9.6 oz, 2.3 in, 20 x x Zoom lens - 3.2 mm - 64 mm - F/1.8-3.7, Samsung HMX-H204 - Camcorder - Consumer - Flash card, 4.4 in, 2.3 in

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• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 1 review

Specs: CCD, Built-in flash, 0.7 lbs, 2.2 in, JVC Everio GZ-MC200U - Camcorder - Consumer - Microdrive, 2.9 in, 3.7 in, 10 x x Zoom lens - 4.5 mm - 45 mm - F/1.8-2.2

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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 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

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Specs: BSI-CMOS, 10.1 oz, Lens - 4.8 mm - F/2.8, 2.1 in, 2.4 in, 4.7 in, Toshiba CAMILEO Z100 - Camcorder - Consumer - Flash card

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Specs: CMOS, Built-in flash, 9.5 oz, 16 x x Zoom lens - 2.95 mm - 47.2 mm - F/1.8-3.3, 5 in, 2.6 in, Panasonic HDC-TM20R - Camcorder - Consumer - Flash card, 2.5 in

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Specs: CCD, Built-in flash, 14.5 oz, 10 x x Zoom lens - 4.05 mm - 40.5 mm - F/1.8, 3.6 in, 5 in, 2 in, Canon DC22 - Camcorder - Consumer - DVD

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Specs: CCD, Built-in flash, 15.2 oz, 26 x x Zoom lens - F/1.6-3.4, 3.4 in, 4.8 in, 2.4 in, Samsung SC-DC564 - Camcorder - Consumer - DVD

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  Overall score: 5.4 (2.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 3 reviews

The Bottom Line: Unless portability is your primary consideration, you can find better choices than this petite underachiever. Read review

Specs: Advanced HAD CCD, None, 0.7 lbs, 2.8 in, Sony Handycam DCR-PC55/S - Camcorder - Consumer - Mini DV, 1.8 in, 10 x x Zoom lens - 2.3 mm - 23 mm - F/1.7-2.2, 3.9 in

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  Overall score: 7.5 (3.5 stars)
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The Bottom Line: Panasonic's quartet of entry-level HD camcorders--the HDC-HS60, TM60, TM55, and SD60--delivers a nice manual feature set and good performance, as well as solid video quality for their class. As long as you don't pay list price, the SD60 is a great value, and if possible, avoid paying the unnecessary price premium for the hard drive in the HS60. Read review

Specs: MOS, Built-in flash, 9 oz, 4.4 in, 2.6 in, 25 x x Zoom lens - 3.02 mm - 75.5 mm - F/1.8-3.3, 2 in, Panasonic HDC-SD60S - Camcorder - Consumer - Flash card

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Specs: BSI-CMOS, 9.6 oz, 4.4 in, 2.3 in, 20 x x Zoom lens - 3.2 mm - 64 mm, Samsung HMX-H203 - Camcorder - Consumer - Flash card, 2.3 in

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  Overall score: 6.2 (3.0 stars)
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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, 2.2 in, 60 x x Zoom lens - 1.8 mm - 108 mm - F/1.8-6.0, 4.2 in, 2.6 in, Sony Handycam DCR-SR68 - Camcorder - Consumer - Hard disk drive, - Flash card

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Specs: Advanced HAD CCD, 15.9 oz, 5.1 in, 25 x x Zoom lens - 2.5 mm - 62.5 mm - F/1.8-3.2, 2.2 in, 3.5 in, Sony Handycam DCR-DVD710 - Camcorder - Consumer - DVD

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  Overall score: 6.0 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 3 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Samsung SC-D453 is a compact bargain if you're shooting primarily outdoors, but its indoor performance is extremely poor. Read review

Specs: CCD, None, 0.9 lbs, 2.1 in, 10 x x Zoom lens - F/1.8-2.4, 4 in, Samsung SC-D453 - Camcorder - Consumer - Mini DV, 3 in

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• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 9 reviews

Specs: Advanced HAD CCD, None, 0.9 lbs, 5 in, 4 in, 10 x x Zoom lens - 2.3 mm - 23 mm - F/1.7-2.2, Sony Handycam DCR-DVD7 - Camcorder - Consumer - DVD, 1.9 in

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  Overall score: 6.8 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 2 reviews

The Bottom Line: A decent pocket camcorder that's also a makeshift snapshot camera, the Canon Optura S1 is not an optimal choice for indoor shooting. Read review

Specs: CCD, 2.0 megapixels, Built-in flash, 0.9 lbs, 2.1 in, Canon Optura S1 - Camcorder - Consumer - Mini DV, 2.9 in, 4.1 in, 10 x x Zoom lens - 4.05 mm - 40.5 mm - F/1.8-2.8

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• Average user rating: 5.0 stars out of 1 review

Specs: CMOS, 9.2 oz, 2.2 in, 20 x x Zoom lens - 2.9 mm - 58 mm - F/1.9-3.2, JVC Everio GZ-HM200R - Camcorder - Consumer - Flash card, 4.4 in, 2.6 in