Compare most popular Digital-Camcorders to Sony Handycam HDR-XR100
| Product Name |
Sony Handycam HDR-XR100 |
Canon Vixia HF200 |
Sony Handycam HDR-CX100 (black) |
Canon Vixia HG20 |
Sony HDR-XR200V |
| Release Date | 03/01/2009 | 04/01/2009 | 03/15/2009 | 09/15/2008 | |
| Price Range | Check latest prices » $529-$950 | Check latest prices » $549-$890 | Check latest prices » $379-$599 | Check latest prices » $649-$900 | Check latest prices » $700-$900 |
| Review Summary | While it's a perfectly serviceable HD camcorder, the Sony Handycam HDR-XR100 should deliver a little more of everything for the money. | 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. | You can tell where Sony cut corners on this compact, flash-based HD camcorder. While it's decent, there are better options for the money than the Sony Handycam HDR-CX100. | Like its cousin, the flash-based HF11, Canon's Vixia HG20 delivers excellent HD video quality and performance albeit in a slightly larger, heavier package. However, you do get more storage space and a lower price. | |
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Basic Specs
| Product Type | Camcorder - 1080i | Camcorder - 1080p | Camcorder - 1080i | Camcorder - 1080p | Camcorder - 1080i |
| Digital Zoom | 120 x | 300 x | 120 x | 200 x | 180 x |
| Optical Sensor Size | 1/5" | 1/4" | 1/5" | 1/3.2" | 1/5" |
| Optical Sensor Type | Exmor CMOS | CMOS | ClearVid CMOS | CMOS | Exmor CMOS |
| Min Illumination | 5 lux | 0.4 lux | 0.2 lux | 5 lux | |
| Digital Video Format | AVCHD, MPEG-2 | AVCHD, MPEG-4 | AVCHD, MPEG-2 | AVCHD | AVCHD, MPEG-2 |
| Image Stabilizer | Optical (Steady Shot) | Optical (SuperRange) | Optical (Steady Shot) | Optical (SuperRange) | Optical (Steady Shot) |
| Digital Scene Transition | Black fader, White fader | Black fader, White fader | |||
| Min Shutter Speed | 1/2 sec | 1/60 sec | 1/2 sec | 1/2 sec | |
| Max Shutter Speed | 1/1000 sec | 1/2000 sec | 1/1000 sec | 1/2000 sec | 1/500 sec |
| Shooting Modes | Digital photo mode | Digital photo mode | Digital photo mode | Digital photo mode | Digital photo mode |
| Shooting Programs | Snow, Beach, Candle, Sunset, Sunrise, Fireworks, Landscape, Spotlight, Portrait mode, Twilight mode | Snow, Beach, Sunset, Fireworks, Spotlight, Night mode, Sports mode, Portrait mode | Beach, Candle, Sunset, Sunrise, Fireworks, Landscape, Spotlight, Portrait mode, Twilight mode | Snow, Beach, Sunset, Fireworks, Spotlight, Night mode, Sports mode, Portrait mode | Snow, Beach, Candle, Sunset, Sunrise, Fireworks, Landscape, Spotlight, Portrait mode, Twilight mode |
| Exposure Modes | Program, Automatic | Manual, Program, Automatic, Shutter-priority, Aperture-priority | Program, Automatic | Manual, Program, Automatic, Shutter-priority, Aperture-priority | Program, Automatic |
| Widescreen Video Capture | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Effective Sensor Resolution | 2.99 megapixels | ||||
| Total Pixels | 3.89 megapixels | 3.3 megapixels | |||
| Analog Video Format | NTSC | ||||
| White Balance | Custom, Presets, Automatic | Custom, Presets, Automatic | Custom, Presets, Automatic | ||
| White Balance Presets | Shade, Cloudy, Daylight, Tungsten light, Fluorescent light (cool white), Fluorescent light (warm white) | Indoor, Outdoor | Shade, Cloudy, Daylight, Fluorescent, Tungsten light, Fluorescent light (warm white) | ||
| Camera Flash | Built-in flash | Built-in flash | Built-in flash | ||
| Flash Modes | Auto mode, Fill-in mode, Flash OFF mode, Red-eye reduction | Auto mode, Red-eye reduction | |||
| Features | AF illuminator | ||||
| Enclosure Color | Black | ||||
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