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MiniDV Camcorder Review

Miniaturize Your Camcorder Size
Perhaps the most popular and versatile camcorder format available Mini DV camcorders give you all the functionality of a DVD camcorder in a smaller package. With so many styles and features, you’re sure to find one to suit your needs.
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Sony HDR-FX1 Sony Dcr-vx2100 Sony DCR HC26 Sony Handycam DCR HC96 Jvc Grh-d1 Sony DSR PD170 Sony DCR PC55 Jvc Gr-d396us Sony Handycam DCR HC48 Panasonic PV-GS39
Sony HDR-FX1 Sony Dcr-vx2100 Sony DCR HC26 Sony Handycam DCR HC96 Jvc Grh-d1 Sony DSR PD170 Sony DCR PC55 Jvc Gr-d396us Sony Handycam DCR HC48 Panasonic PV-GS39
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Lowest Price Buy Sony HDR-FX1 HDRFX1
$4,006.00
N/A Buy Sony DCR HC26 DCRHC26
$299.99
Buy Sony Handycam DCR HC96 DCRHC96
$699.00
Buy Jvc Grh-d1 GRHD1
$3,499.99
N/A Buy Sony DCR PC55 DCRPC55S
$210.00
Buy Jvc Gr-d396us GRD396US
$175.00
Buy Sony Handycam DCR HC48 SONDCRHC48
$249.00
Buy Panasonic PV-GS39 PVGS39
$120.00
 
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LCD Screen Size 3.5 in. 2.5 in. 2.5 in. 2.7 in. 3.5 in. 2.5 in. 3 in. 2.5 in. 2.7 in. 2.7 in
Optical Zoom 12 x 12 x 20 x 10 x 10 x 10 x 10 x 32 x 25 x 32 x
Battery Life 125 min 80 min 1.08 hrs. 1 hrs. 1 hrs. 1 hrs.   1.25 hrs. 1.17 hrs. 1.75 hrs.
Camcorder Weight 4.4 lbs 3.38 lb. 0.9 lbs 16.2 oz 2.9 lbs 3.3 lbs 0.7 lbs 14.1 oz 16.4 oz 0.9 lb.
CCD Quantity 3 3 Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark 3 Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark
Still Camera Resolution   .31 .68 3.05 1.2 .31 6.8 Check Mark Check Mark .31
CCD Size 1/3 in 1/3" 1/6 in 1/3 in 1/3 in 1/3 in 1/6 in 1/6 in 1/6 in 1/6"
Image Stabilization Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark
Low Lux rating 3 Lux 1 Lux 0 lux 0 lux 35 lux 1 Lux 5 Lux 1 Lux 0 lux 2 Lux
Night Mode Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark  
Camcorder Depth 14.37 in. 15.5 in. 4.5 in. 4.72 in. 10.7 in 15.5 in. 2.8 in 4.5 in 4.5 in 4.7 in
Camcorder Height 7.1 in 6.38 in. 3.13 in. 3.6 in 3.9 in 7.1 in 3.9 in 3.7 in 3.3 in 3.23 in.
Camcorder Width 5.9 in 4.75 in. 2.63 in. 2.83 in. 4.5 in 4.75 in. 1.8 in 2.3 in 2.5 in 3.2 in
CCD Resolution 1.12 3.8 .34 3   .38 3.4 1.04 1.04 .8
Color Viewfinder Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark    Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark
Digital Camera   Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark   Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark
Digital Zoom   48 x 800 x 120 x 200x 48 x 120 x 800 x 2000 x 1000x
Memory Card Slot Memory Stick Memory Stick   Memory Stick SD Memory Stick Memory Stick   Memory Stick SD
Warranty   1 Year 1 Year 1 Year 1 Year   1 Year 1 Year 1 Year 1 Year
 
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Lowest Price Buy Sony HDR-FX1 HDRFX1
$4,006.00
N/A Buy Sony DCR HC26 DCRHC26
$299.99
Buy Sony Handycam DCR HC96 DCRHC96
$699.00
Buy Jvc Grh-d1 GRHD1
$3,499.99
N/A Buy Sony DCR PC55 DCRPC55S
$210.00
Buy Jvc Gr-d396us GRD396US
$175.00
Buy Sony Handycam DCR HC48 SONDCRHC48
$249.00
Buy Panasonic PV-GS39 PVGS39
$120.00
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