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.

Rank	#1	#2	#3	#4	#5	#6
Excellent Very Good Good Fair Poor	Sony Handycam DCR HC96	Jvc Grh-d1	Sony DSR PD170	Panasonic Palmcorder Pv-vm202	Jvc Cybercam Gr-dvm90 Mini Dv Digital Camcorder	Jvc Gr-dvm80u
Excellent Very Good Good Fair Poor
Reviewer Comments
Lowest Price	$699.00	$3,499.99	N/A	$398.00	N/A	N/A

Overall Rating
Ratings
Features
Expert Reviews
User Reviews
View Specifications	Go!	Go!	Go!	Go!	Go!	Go!
View Screenshots
Features
LCD Screen Size	2.7 in.	3.5 in.	2.5 in.	2.5 in.	2.5 in.	2.5 in.
Optical Zoom	10 x	10 x	10 x	10 x
Battery Life	1 hrs.	1 hrs.	1 hrs.	65 min	1 hrs.	65 min
Camcorder Weight	16.2 oz	2.9 lbs	3.3 lbs	1.1 lbs	1.2 lb.
CCD Quantity			3
Still Camera Resolution	3.05	1.2	.31		.79
CCD Size	1/3 in	1/3 in	1/3 in	1/3.8 in		1/4 in
Image Stabilization
Low Lux rating	0 lux	35 lux	1 Lux	1 Lux	0.6 Lux
Night Mode
Camcorder Depth	4.72 in.	10.7 in	15.5 in.	4.2 in	3.87 in.
Camcorder Height	3.6 in	3.9 in	7.1 in	4.5 in	4.93 in.
Camcorder Width	2.83 in.	4.5 in	4.75 in.	2 in	2.06 in.	2 in
CCD Resolution	3		.38		.68
Color Viewfinder
Digital Camera
Digital Zoom	120 x	200x	48 x	200 x	200x	200 x
Memory Card Slot	Memory Stick	SD	Memory Stick	SD
Warranty	1 Year	1 Year		1 Year	1 Year	1 Year

Reviewer Comments
Lowest Price	$699.00	$3,499.99	N/A	$398.00	N/A	N/A