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The Bottom Line: A larger sensor and longer lens are among the improvements Canon incorporates into its top-of-the-line consumer and compact pro models. Read review

Specs: HD CMOS Pro, 27 oz, 4.3 in, 20 x x, Zoom lens - 3.67 mm - 73.4 mm - F/1.8-2.8, 3.3 in, 7.2 in, Camcorder, Canon VIXIA HF G30 - Consumer - Flash card

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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, Camcorder, Sony Handycam HDR-PJ790V - Consumer - Flash card, 3.3 in, 5.4 in, 10 x x, Zoom lens - 3.8 mm - 38 mm - F/1.8-3.4, 2.9 in

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Specs: Exmor R CMOS, 7.2 oz, 2.2 in, 4.8 in, 30 x x Zoom lens - 2.1 mm - 63 mm - F/1.8-3.4, Sony Handycam HDR-CX260V - Camcorder - Consumer - Flash card, 2.1 in

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Specs: Exmor R CMOS, Camcorder flash light, 12.2 oz, 3.5 in, 6 in, 12 x x Zoom lens - 2.9 mm - 34.8 mm - F/1.8-3.4, Sony Handycam HDR-CX580V - Camcorder - Consumer - Flash card, 3.2 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, 12.2 oz, 2.6 in, 2.4 in, 30 x x, Zoom lens - 1.9 mm - 57 mm - F/1.8-4.0 G, Camcorder, Sony Handycam HDR-PJ430V - Consumer - Flash card, 4.8 in

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  Overall score: 7.9 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 10 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Sony Handycam HDR-CX550V 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 if have large hands that could benefit from the extra grip that the hard drive provides, the CX550V is a better deal than its hard-disk-based sibling. Read review

Specs: Exmor R CMOS, Built-in flash, 15.5 oz, 2.9 in, 10 x x Zoom lens - 3.8 mm - 38 mm - F/1.8-3.4, 2.6 in, Sony Handycam HDR-CX550V - Camcorder - Consumer - Flash card, 5.6 in

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Specs: Exmor R CMOS, 7.2 oz, 4.8 in, 2.2 in, 30 x x Zoom lens - 2.1 mm - 63 mm - F/1.8-3.4, Sony Handycam HDR-PJ260V - Camcorder - Consumer - Flash card, 2.1 in

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

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Specs: Exmor R CMOS, 7.2 oz, Sony Handycam HDR-XR260V - Camcorder - Consumer - Hard disk drive, - Flash card, 5 in, 2.4 in, 30 x x Zoom lens - 2.1 mm - 63 mm - F/1.8-3.4, 2.6 in

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The Bottom Line: While it's a fine model, the Sony Handycam HDR-CX360V seems too expensive for the video quality and features it delivers. Read review

Specs: Exmor R CMOS, Built-in flash, 11.3 oz, Sony Handycam HDR-CX360V - Camcorder - Consumer - Flash card, 5 in, 2.2 in, 2.6 in, 12 x x Zoom lens - 2.9 mm - 34.8 mm - F/1.8-3.4

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

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  Overall score: 7.9 (3.5 stars)
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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, 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, 3 in, 5.4 in

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

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

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

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  Overall score: 7.9 (3.5 stars)
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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, 2.9 in, 2.8 in, 10 x x Zoom lens - 3.8 mm - 38 mm - F/1.8-3.4, 5.6 in, Sony Handycam HDR-XR550V - Camcorder - Consumer - Hard disk drive, - Flash card

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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, 2.8 in, 2.5 in, Camcorder, Sony Handycam HDR-TD30V - Consumer - Flash card, 5.2 in, 10 x x, Zoom lens - 3.2 mm - 32 mm - F/1.8-3.4 G

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Specs: Exmor R CMOS, 11.3 oz, 4.8 in, 2.6 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, 2.3 in

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

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

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

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Specs: Exmor R CMOS, Built-in flash, 15.9 oz, 2.6 in, 12 x x Zoom lens - 2.9 mm - 34.8 mm - F/1.8-3.4 G, Sony Handycam HDR-PJ650V - Camcorder - Consumer - Internal flash memory, 2.9 in, 5.3 in

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  Overall score: 7.6 (3.5 stars)
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The Bottom Line: The geotagging capability remains mostly a novelty, but the top-notch video quality of the Sony Handycam HDR-CX500V and HDR-CX520V make them worthy options. Because internal memory is overpriced, the HDR-XR500V is the better deal of the two, though you may want to opt for a 2010 model that supports SD cards rather than Sony's Memory Stick. Read review

Specs: Exmor R CMOS, 12 megapixels, Built-in flash, 13 oz, 2.6 in, 2.4 in, 5.2 in, Sony Handycam HDR-CX500V - Camcorder - Consumer - Flash card, 12 x x Zoom lens - 5.5 mm - 66 mm - F/1.8-3.4

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Specs: Exmor R CMOS, 11.3 oz, Sony Handycam HDR-PJ260V - Camcorder - Consumer - Flash card, 2.3 in, 4.6 in, 30 x x Zoom lens - 2.1 mm - 63 mm - F/1.8-3.4 G, 2.6 in

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