Compare most popular Digital-Camcorders to Panasonic SDR-H80 (blue)
| Product Name |
Panasonic SDR-H80 (blue) |
Canon FS200 (silver) |
Sony Handycam DCR-SR47 (silver) |
Canon Vixia HF200 |
Sony Handycam DCR-SR47 (red) |
| Release Date | 04/01/2009 | 02/01/2009 | 02/01/2009 | 04/01/2009 | 02/01/2009 |
| Price Range | Check latest prices » $300-$466 | Check latest prices » $257-$430 | Check latest prices » $309-$420 | Check latest prices » $549-$890 | Check latest prices » $299-$368 |
| Review Summary | The Panasonic SDR-H80 has the zoom power of a telescope and a lot of storage in a compact body, but the video results are not nearly as thrilling. | Though its video isn't perfect, the Canon FS200 is one of the better standard-definition consumer camcorders available. | If storage amount, zoom range, and easy operation are on your list of needs before video quality, check out the Sony Handycam DCR-SR47. | While it's more expensive than its sub-$600 competitors, the Canon Vixia HF20 and Vixia HF200 deliver a more extensive feature set for the extra money. The HF200, which lacks internal memory, is probably a better buy than the HF20, though the HF20's all-black body is a bit classier looking. | If storage amount, zoom range, and easy operation are on your list of needs before video quality, check out the Sony Handycam DCR-SR47. |
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Basic Specs
| Product Type | Camcorder | Camcorder | Camcorder | Camcorder - 1080p | Camcorder |
| Enclosure Color | Blue | Misty silver | Red | ||
| Digital Zoom | 3500 x | 2000 x | 2000 x | 300 x | 2000 x |
| Optical Sensor Size | 1/8" | 1/6" | 1/8" | 1/4" | 1/8" |
| Optical Sensor Type | CCD | CCD | Advanced HAD CCD | CMOS | Advanced HAD CCD |
| Min Illumination | 2 lux | 1.3 lux | 6 lux | 0.4 lux | 6 lux |
| Analog Video Format | NTSC | NTSC | NTSC | NTSC | NTSC |
| Digital Video Format | MPEG-2 | MPEG-2 | MPEG-2 | AVCHD, MPEG-4 | MPEG-2 |
| Image Stabilizer | Optical (Advanced O.I.S.) | Electronic | Electronic (Steady Shot) | Optical (SuperRange) | |
| Min Shutter Speed | 1/30 sec | 1/4 sec | 1/4 sec | ||
| Max Shutter Speed | 1/8000 sec | 1/2000 sec | 1/4000 sec | 1/2000 sec | 1/4000 sec |
| Shooting Modes | Digital photo mode | Digital photo mode | Digital photo mode | ||
| Shooting Programs | Scenery, Low light, Spotlight, Surf & snow, Portrait mode | Snow, Beach, Sunset, Fireworks, Spotlight, Night mode, Sports mode, Portrait mode | Snow, Beach, Candle, Sunset, Sunrise, Fireworks, Landscape, Spotlight, Sports mode, Portrait mode, Twilight mode | Snow, Beach, Sunset, Fireworks, Spotlight, Night mode, Sports mode, Portrait mode | Snow, Beach, Candle, Sunset, Sunrise, Fireworks, Landscape, Spotlight, Sports mode, Portrait mode, Twilight mode |
| White Balance | Custom, Presets, Automatic | Custom, Presets, Automatic | Custom, Presets, Automatic | Custom, Presets, Automatic | Custom, Presets, Automatic |
| White Balance Presets | Indoor, Outdoor | Daylight, Tungsten light | Indoor, Outdoor | Shade, Cloudy, Daylight, Tungsten light, Fluorescent light (cool white), Fluorescent light (warm white) | Indoor, Outdoor |
| Exposure Modes | Program, Automatic | Program, Automatic, Shutter-priority | Program, Automatic | Manual, Program, Automatic, Shutter-priority, Aperture-priority | Program, Automatic |
| Total Pixels | 6.8 megapixels | 3.89 megapixels | |||
| Widescreen Video Capture | Yes | Yes | |||
| Digital Scene Transition | Black fader, White fader | Black fader, White fader | |||
| Effective Sensor Resolution | 2.99 megapixels | ||||
| Camera Flash | Built-in flash | ||||
| Flash Modes | Auto mode, Fill-in mode, Flash OFF mode, Red-eye reduction | ||||
| Features | AF illuminator | ||||
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