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• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.8 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 5.0 stars out of 1 review

The Bottom Line: A fine follow-up to last year's M3xx series, the Canon Vixia M4xx series should please most home-movie-oriented videographers despite its relatively high price. If you don't need the EVF, the M400 is your best buy, but if you'll be shooting a lot in sunlight, it's worth it to step up to the M41. Read review

Specs: CMOS, 12.3 oz, 2.8 in, 2.9 in, Canon VIXIA HF M400 - Camcorder - Consumer - Flash card, 10 x x Zoom lens - 6.1 mm - 61 mm - F/1.8-3.0, 5.2 in

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• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: HD CMOS Pro, 10.9 oz, 2.5 in, 2.7 in, Canon VIXIA HF M52 - Camcorder - Consumer - Flash card, 4.8 in, 10 x x Zoom lens - 6.1 mm - 61 mm - F/1.8-3.0

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• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 2 reviews

Specs: Exmor R CMOS, Camcorder flash light, 12.2 oz, 12 x x Zoom lens - 2.9 mm - 34.8 mm - F/1.8-3.4, 3.2 in, 6 in, Sony Handycam HDR-CX580V - Camcorder - Consumer - Flash card, 3.5 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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• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 26 reviews

Specs: Advanced HAD CCD, 3.4 megapixels, None, 0.9 lbs, Sony Handycam DCR-HC21 - Camcorder - Consumer - Mini DV, 3.5 in, 4.4 in, 20 x x Zoom lens - 2.3 mm - 46 mm - F/1.8-3.1, 2.2 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.6 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 1 review

The Bottom Line: Though significantly cheaper than Sony's previous consumer HD camcorder, the Sony Handycam HDR-HC3 still offers superb HD video quality. Read review

Specs: ClearVid CMOS, Built-in flash, 19.8 oz, 10 x x Zoom lens - 5.1 mm - 51 mm - F/1.8-2.9, 5.5 in, 3.2 in, 3.1 in, Sony Handycam HDR-HC3 - Camcorder - Consumer - Mini DV (HDV)

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.4 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 33 reviews

The Bottom Line: Its compact size and great stills and videos make the PC350 a top choice for a double-duty camcorder. Read review

Specs: CCD, 2.04 megapixels, Built-in flash, 0.9 lbs, 4.2 in, Sony Handycam DCR-PC350 - Camcorder - Consumer - Mini DV, 2.2 in, 10 x x Zoom lens - 5.1 mm - 51 mm - F/1.8-2.9, 4.2 in

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Specs: Exmor R CMOS, Built-in flash, 10.9 oz, 12 x x Zoom lens - 2.9 mm - 34.8 mm - F/1.8-3.4, 2 in, Sony Handycam HDR-CX300 - Camcorder - Consumer - Flash card, 2.5 in, 4.9 in

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  Overall score: 6.4 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 6 reviews

The Bottom Line: A good budget home-movie camcorder but think twice before forgoing the night light in the Elura 65. Read review

Specs: CCD, None, 1.1 lbs, 2.9 in, 3.1 in, 5.1 in, Canon Elura 60 - Camcorder - Consumer - Mini DV, 14 x x Zoom lens - 3.5 mm - 49 mm - F/1.8-3.1

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• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 14 reviews

Specs: CCD, 690,000, None, 1.3 lbs, 10 x x Zoom lens - 3.2 mm - 32 mm - F/1.8-2.3, Sony Handycam DCR-DVD301 - Camcorder - Consumer - DVD, 2.8 in, 3.5 in, 5.4 in

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• Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 2 reviews

Specs: Advanced HAD CCD, 15.5 oz, Sony Handycam DCR-DVD308 - Camcorder - Consumer - DVD, 25 x x Zoom lens - 2.5 mm - 62.5 mm - F/1.8-3.2, 2.2 in, 5.2 in, 3.5 in