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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, 7.2 in, 20 x x, Zoom lens - 3.67 mm - 73.4 mm - F/1.8-2.8, 3.3 in, Camcorder, Canon VIXIA HF G30 - Consumer - Flash card, 4.3 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, Camcorder flash light, 20.3 oz, 10 x x, Zoom lens - 3.8 mm - 38 mm - F/1.8-3.4, 3.3 in, 5.4 in, 2.9 in, Camcorder, Sony Handycam HDR-PJ790V - Consumer - Flash card

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

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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, Sony Handycam HDR-XR500V - Camcorder - Consumer - Hard disk drive, - Flash card, 2.8 in, 5.4 in, 12 x x Zoom lens - 5.5 mm - 66 mm - F/1.8-3.4, 3 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, 2.8 in, 5.2 in, Camcorder, Sony Handycam HDR-TD30V - Consumer - Flash card, 10 x x, Zoom lens - 3.2 mm - 32 mm - F/1.8-3.4 G, 2.5 in

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

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

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Specs: Exmor R CMOS, 1.9 lbs, 11.7 in, 4.4 in, 4.7 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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Specs: 3 Exmor CMOS, 4.9 lbs, 6.8 in, 7.4 in, 20 x x Zoom lens - 4.1 mm - 82 mm - F/1.6, 13.5 in, Sony NXCAM HXR-NX5U - Camcorder - Professional - Flash card

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Specs: Exmor R CMOS, 6.14 megapixels, Built-in flash, 20.5 oz, 4.3 in, 3.5 in, 6.5 in, 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

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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, 12 x x Zoom lens - 5.5 mm - 66 mm - F/1.8-3.4, Sony Handycam HDR-XR520V - Camcorder - Consumer - Hard disk drive, - Flash card, 3 in, 2.8 in, 5.4 in

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Specs: 3MOS, 5.3 lbs, 7 in, 16.4 in, 23 x x Zoom lens - 4.1 mm - 94.3 mm - F/1.6-3.0, 7.8 in, JVC ProHD GY-HM650U - Camcorder - Professional - Flash card

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Specs: Exmor APS HD CMOS, 3.7 lbs, 16.9 in, 5.6 in, 11.1 x x Zoom lens - 18 mm - 200 mm - F/3.5-6.3, 8 in, Sony NXCAM NEX-EA50U - Camcorder - Professional - Flash card

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Specs: Exmor Super35 CMOS, 2.3 lbs, 7.6 in, 5 in, 4 in, 11 x x Zoom lens - 18 mm - 200 mm - F/3.5-6.3, Sony NXCAM NEX-FS100UK - Camcorder - Professional - Flash card

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

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