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Sony Handycam HDR-XR500V

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.

Canon FS200 (red)

Though its video isn't perfect, the Canon FS200 is one of the better standard-definition consumer camcorders available.

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Sony Handycam HDR-XR100

While it's a perfectly serviceable HD camcorder, the Sony Handycam HDR-XR100 should deliver a little more of everything for the money.
Sony Handycam HDR-XR520V

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.
Sony Handycam HDR-XR500V

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.
Canon FS200 (silver)

Though its video isn't perfect, the Canon FS200 is one of the better standard-definition consumer camcorders available.
Canon FS200 (red)

Though its video isn't perfect, the Canon FS200 is one of the better standard-definition consumer camcorders available.
Canon FS200 (blue)

Though its video isn't perfect, the Canon FS200 is one of the better standard-definition consumer camcorders available.
Panasonic SDR-H80 (blue)

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.
Panasonic SDR-H80 (red)

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.
Panasonic SDR-H80 (silver)

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.
Panasonic SDR-H80 (black)

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.
JVC Everio GZ-MS120 (red)

The JVC Everio GZ-MS120 is a nice little flash-memory-based standard-definition camcorder.
JVC Everio GZ-MS120 (black)

The JVC Everio GZ-MS120 is a nice little flash-memory-based standard-definition camcorder.
JVC Everio GZ-MS120 (blue)

The JVC Everio GZ-MS120 is a nice little flash-memory-based standard-definition camcorder.
Panasonic HDC-HS300

A very good prosumer HD camcorder, the Panasonic HDC-HS300 still isn't as good a deal as the similarly featured but flash-based TM300 and has the same annoying touch-screen interface.
Panasonic HDC-TM300 (Black)

A very good prosumer HD camcorder, the Panasonic HDC-TM300 nevertheless has an annoying touch-screen interface.
Panasonic HDC-HS250

A very good prosumer HD camcorder, the Panasonic HDC-HS250 is the best deal of its product line, but has the same annoying touch-screen interface.
Sony Handycam DCR-SR47 (silver)

If storage amount, zoom range, and easy operation are on your list of needs before video quality, check out the Sony Handycam DCR-SR47.
Sony Handycam DCR-SR47 (blue)

If storage amount, zoom range, and easy operation are on your list of needs before video quality, check out the Sony Handycam DCR-SR47.
Sony Handycam DCR-SR47 (red)

If storage amount, zoom range, and easy operation are on your list of needs before video quality, check out the Sony Handycam DCR-SR47.
Flip UltraHD (black)

The Flip Video UltraHD may not be the sexiest mini camcorder out there, but it offers a respectable feature set and some of the best video we've seen from this type of cheap, YouTube-friendly camcorder.
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