HD offers higher resolution, broader color space, and advanced compression algorithms. Combined, these features in the HD Camcorder offers a substantial improvement in video quality.

Expect prices to drop in 2007 as the HD Camcorder falls into the mainstream market.

Product

Rating

Price

Summary

Panasonic AG-HVX200

8.9
Excellent

Review date:
03/13/2006

$4694-$5000

Professional HD versatility
Quality at a lower price.

Specs: Camcorder, DV, DVCPRO, DVCPRO HD, Mini DV, P2 Card

Sony HDR-FX1

8.6
Excellent

Review date:
05/02/2005

$2815-$4000

Best HD camera currently available for the price.

Specs: Camcorder, 921600 pixels, 12 x, Mini DV (HDV)

Sony Handycam HDR-FX7

8.0
Excellent

Review date:
01/30/2007

$2677-$3500

Excellent high-definition video
Poor audio.

Specs: Camcorder, 1.04 megapixels, 20 x, Mini DV (HDV)

Sony Handycam HDR-SR1

8.0
Excellent

Review date:
10/30/2006

$1209-$1500

Hard disk
E asy adapatability, g
G reat design
Lot of features

Specs: Camcorder, 10 x

Canon XL H1

7.7
Very good

Review date:
02/13/2006

$8149-$8995

Price is high.
Well featured and exc quality

Specs: Camcorder, 1.17 megapixels, 20 x, Mini DV (HDV)

Sony Handycam HDR-UX1

7.7
Very good

Review date:
10/10/2006

$808-$1400

Lot of compatibility issues

Specs: Camcorder, 10 x, 3" DVD-R, 3" DVD+RW, 3" DVD-RW, 3" DVD+R DL

Sony Handycam HDR-HC3

7.6
Very good

Review date:
05/09/2006

$1059-$1300

Superb HD video quality.
Very reasonable price for product.

Specs: Camcorder, 10 x, Mini DV (HDV)

Canon HV10

7.5
Very good

Review date:
10/06/2006

$874-$1249

Excellent HD video camcorder
Some annoying quirks.

Specs: Camcorder, 2.96 megapixels, 10 x, Mini DV (HDV)

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