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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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Panasonic PV-GS320 Sony Dcr-hc38 Sony HDR-FX1 Panasonic PV-GS65 Sony Handycam DCR-TRV70 Sony DCR-HC65 Sony Handycam Dcr Hc30 Mini Dv Digital Camcorder Panasonic AG-DVC30 Sony Handycam DCR-TRV260 Panasonic Pv-gs19 Mini Dv Digital Camcorder
Panasonic PV-GS320 Sony Dcr-hc38 Sony HDR-FX1 Panasonic PV-GS65 Sony Handycam DCR-TRV70 Sony DCR-HC65 Sony Handycam Dcr Hc30 Mini Dv Digital Camcorder Panasonic AG-DVC30 Sony Handycam DCR-TRV260 Panasonic Pv-gs19 Mini Dv Digital Camcorder
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Lowest Price N/A Buy Sony Dcr-hc38 DCRHC38
$190.00
Buy Sony HDR-FX1 HDRFX1
$4,006.00
N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A Buy Sony Handycam DCR-TRV260 DCRTRV260
$209.00
Buy Panasonic Pv-gs19 Mini Dv Digital Camcorder PVGS19
$163.00
 
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LCD Screen Size 2.7 in. 2.5 in. 3.5 in. 2.5 in. 2.5 in. 3.5 in. 2.5 in. 3.5 in. 2.5 in. 2.5 in.
Optical Zoom 10 x 40 x 12 x       20 x  
Battery Life 2 Hours 2 hrs. 125 min 2 hrs. 125 min 2 hrs. 2 hrs. 2 Hours 125 min 2 hrs.
Camcorder Weight 0.99 lb. 0.94 lb. 4.4 lbs 0.93 lb. 1 lb. 1.19 lb. 0.81 lb. 2.40 lb. 1.94 lb. 0.9 lb.
CCD Quantity 3 Check Mark 3 3 Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark 3 Check Mark Check Mark
Still Camera Resolution 3.1 6.8   1.23 1.92 Check Mark .3    .31
CCD Size 1/6" 1/6 in 1/3 in 1/6 in 1/3.6" 1/5" 1/6" 1/4" 1/6" 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 1 Lux 0 lux 3 Lux 1 Lux 7 Lux 7 Lux 5 Lux 4 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 5.8 in. 4.63 in. 14.37 in. 4.7 in 6.88 in. 6.88 in. 4.5 in. 10 in. 6 in. 4.5 in
Camcorder Height 3.34 in. 3.3 in 7.1 in 3 in 3.5 in. 3.63 in. 3.5 in. 4.63 in. 3.9 in 3.25 in.
Camcorder Width 3.1 in 2.5 in 5.9 in 3 in. 2.9 in 2.75 in. 2 in. 4.38 in. 3.38 in. 2.5 in.
CCD Resolution .54 .68 1.12 .4 2.11 1.07 3.4 1.23 .4 .68
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Digital Zoom 700 x 2000 x   700 x 120x 120 x 120x 10x 990x 800 x
Memory Card Slot SD   Memory Stick SD Memory Stick Memory Stick Memory Stick   None SD
Warranty 1 Year 90 Days    1 Year   1 Year   1 Year 1 Year
 
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Lowest Price N/A Buy Sony Dcr-hc38 DCRHC38
$190.00
Buy Sony HDR-FX1 HDRFX1
$4,006.00
N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A Buy Sony Handycam DCR-TRV260 DCRTRV260
$209.00
Buy Panasonic Pv-gs19 Mini Dv Digital Camcorder PVGS19
$163.00
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