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The Bottom Line: Despite a perceived lull in the camcorder market, Sony announces 10 models at CES. Read review

Specs: Exmor R CMOS, Camcorder flash light, 20.3 oz, 5.4 in, 2.9 in, Camcorder, Sony Handycam HDR-PJ790V - Consumer - Flash card, 3.3 in, 10 x x, Zoom lens - 3.8 mm - 38 mm - F/1.8-3.4

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  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.3 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 4 reviews

The Bottom Line: A solid first effort in a nascent category, the Sony Handycam NEX-VG10 nevertheless needs some conceptual refinement. Read review

Specs: Exmor APS HD CMOS, External, 2.9 lbs, Sony Handycam NEX-VG10 - Camcorder - Consumer - Flash card, 11 x x Zoom lens - 18 mm - 200 mm - F/3.5-6.3, 3.8 in, 11.6 in, 5.2 in

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  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 52 reviews

The Bottom Line: Sony's Handycam HDR-SR11 and SR12 60GB hard-drive-based AVCHD camcorders deliver top notch performance and image quality. Read review

Specs: ClearVid CMOS, Built-in flash, 1.2 lbs, 12 x x Zoom lens - 4.9 mm - 58.8 mm - F/1.8-3.1, 3 in, Sony Handycam HDR-SR11 - Camcorder - Consumer - Hard disk drive, 3.3 in, 5.4 in

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  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 6 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Sony Handycam HDR-FX7 is an excellent high-definition camcorder from a video perspective, but it's less satisfying if you're an audio control freak. Read review

Specs: 3 ClearVid CMOS, 1.04 megapixels, None, 3.1 lbs, 5.7 in, 12.7 in, 6.1 in, 20 x x Zoom lens - 3.9 mm - 78 mm - F/1.6-2.8, Sony Handycam HDR-FX7 - Camcorder - Consumer - Mini DV (HDV)

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• Average user rating: 5.0 stars out of 1 review

Specs: Exmor R CMOS, Camcorder flash light, 19.6 oz, 3.5 in, 10 x x Zoom lens - 3.8 mm - 38 mm - F/1.8-3.4, Sony Handycam HDR-CX760V - Camcorder - Consumer - Flash card, 6.5 in, 4.3 in

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• Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 1 review

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

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• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 3 reviews

Specs: CMOS, 1.5 lbs, 7.5 in, Sony HVR-A1U - Camcorder - Professional - Mini DV (HDV), 4.1 in, 10 x x Zoom lens - 5.1 mm - 51 mm - F/1.8-2.1, 2.8 in

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The Bottom Line: Despite a perceived lull in the camcorder market, Sony announces 10 models at CES. Read review

Specs: Exmor R CMOS, Built-in flash, 16.2 oz, 10 x x, Zoom lens - 3.2 mm - 32 mm - F/1.8-3.4 G, 5.2 in, 2.8 in, 2.5 in, Camcorder, Sony Handycam HDR-TD30V - Consumer - Flash card

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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, 2.8 in, 3 in, Sony Handycam HDR-XR500V - Camcorder - Consumer - Hard disk drive, - Flash card, 12 x x Zoom lens - 5.5 mm - 66 mm - F/1.8-3.4, 5.4 in

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  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 38 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Sony Handycam HDR-SR1's combination of hard disk capacity, easy adapatability, great design, and a broad feature set make it the consumer HD model to beat for 2006. Read review

Specs: ClearVid CMOS, 1.6 lbs, 3.3 in, Sony Handycam HDR-SR1 - Camcorder - Consumer - Hard disk drive, 6.5 in, 3.1 in, 10 x x Zoom lens - 5.1 mm - 51 mm - F/1.8-2.9

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• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 6 reviews

Specs: ClearVid CMOS, None, 6 lbs, Sony HVR-HD1000U - Camcorder - Professional - Mini DV (HDV), 10 x x Zoom lens - 4.4 mm - 54 mm

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

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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, 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, 5.1 in, 3.6 in, 8.8 in

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Specs: 3 Exmor CMOS, 4.9 lbs, Sony NXCAM HXR-NX5U - Camcorder - Professional - Flash card, 6.8 in, 20 x x Zoom lens - 4.1 mm - 82 mm - F/1.6, 7.4 in, 13.5 in

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  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 23 reviews

The Bottom Line: The hard-drive-based analog of the HDR-HC7, the Sony Handycam HDR-SR7 finally delivers a cutting-edge HD video experience, complete with great video and compatibility frustrations. Read review

Specs: ClearVid CMOS, Built-in flash, 1.3 lbs, 3.2 in, 5.9 in, 10 x x Zoom lens - 5.4 mm - 54 mm - F/1.8-2.9, Sony Handycam HDR-SR7 - Camcorder - Consumer - Hard disk drive, 3 in

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Specs: Exmor R CMOS, 6.14 megapixels, Built-in flash, 20.5 oz, 10 x x, Zoom lens - 3.8 mm - 38 mm - F/1.8-3.4, Camcorder - Memory Stick PRO Duo, Sony Handycam HDR-PJ760V - Consumer, 6.5 in, 4.3 in, 3.5 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, Sony Handycam HDR-HC9 - Camcorder - Consumer - Mini DV (HDV), 5.4 in, 3.2 in, 3.2 in

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Specs: Exmor R CMOS, Built-in, 16.2 oz, 10 x x Zoom lens - 3.2 mm - 32 mm - F/1.8-10, 2.8 in, 2.5 in, 5.6 in, Sony Handycam HDR-TD20V - Camcorder - Consumer - Flash card

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  Overall score: 7.0 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 23 reviews

The Bottom Line: An uninspiring entrant in Sony's HD camcorder lineup, the Sony Handycam HDR-SR5's video quality and performance simply don't deliver for the price. Read review

Specs: ClearVid CMOS, Built-in flash, 1.2 lbs, 3 in, 3.2 in, 5.5 in, 10 x x Zoom lens - 5.1 mm - 51 mm - F/1.8-2.9, Sony Handycam HDR-SR5 - Camcorder - Consumer - Hard disk drive

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  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 13 reviews

The Bottom Line: Sony's Handycam HDR-SR11 and SR12 60GB hard-drive-based AVCHD camcorders deliver top notch performance and image quality. Read review

Specs: ClearVid CMOS, Built-in flash, 1.2 lbs, Sony Handycam HDR-SR12 - Camcorder - Consumer - Hard disk drive, 3.3 in, 3 in, 12 x x Zoom lens - 4.9 mm - 58.8 mm - F/1.8-3.1, 5.4 in

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• Average user rating: 5.0 stars out of 1 review

Specs: 3 ClearVid CMOS, None, 5.3 lbs, Sony HVR-Z7U - Camcorder - Professional - Mini DV (HDV), 12 x x Zoom lens - 4.4 mm - 52.8 mm - F/1.6-2.0

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

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• Average user rating: 5.0 stars out of 2 reviews

Specs: 3 ClearVid CMOS, None, 4.6 lbs, 20 x x Zoom lens - 4.1 mm - 82 mm - F/1.6-3.4, 6.7 in, 13.7 in, Sony Handycam HDR-FX1000 - Camcorder - Consumer - Mini DV (HDV), 7 in

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• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 13 reviews

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

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  Overall score: 7.5 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 48 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Sony Handycam DCR-DVD403 is the first DVD camcorder we've seen that doesn't force you to compromise on features or quality--much. Read review

Specs: Advanced HAD CCD, Built-in flash, 1.4 lbs, 3.7 in, 2.4 in, Sony Handycam DCR-DVD403 - Camcorder - Consumer - DVD, 5.2 in, 10 x x Zoom lens - 5 mm - 51 mm - F/1.8-2.9