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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 Handycam DCR-PC350 Panasonic PV-GS500 Sony Handycam Hdr-hc7 Panasonic Pv-gs300 JVC GR-DF450 Sony DCR-VX2000 Sony HDR-FX1 Sony Dcr-vx2100 Sony Handycam DCR HC96
Panasonic PV-GS320 Sony Handycam DCR-PC350 Panasonic PV-GS500 Sony Handycam Hdr-hc7 Panasonic Pv-gs300 JVC GR-DF450 Sony DCR-VX2000 Sony HDR-FX1 Sony Dcr-vx2100 Sony Handycam DCR HC96
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Lowest Price N/A Buy Sony Handycam DCR-PC350 DCRPC350
$449.00
N/A Buy Sony Handycam Hdr-hc7 HDRHC7
$719.00
N/A N/A N/A Buy Sony HDR-FX1 HDRFX1
$4,006.00
N/A Buy Sony Handycam DCR HC96 DCRHC96
$699.00
 
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LCD Screen Size 2.7 in. 2.5 in. 2.7 in 2.7 in. 2.7 in 2.5 in. 2.5 in. 3.5 in. 2.5 in. 2.7 in.
Optical Zoom 10 x 10 x 12 x 10 x 10 x 15 x 12 x 12 x 12 x 10 x
Battery Life 2 Hours 1.75 Hours 2.17 hrs. 1.75 hrs. 2.15 hrs. 85 min 75 min 125 min 80 min 1 hrs.
Camcorder Weight 0.99 lb. 0.94 lb. 1.26 lb. 1.5 lbs 0.99 lb. 0.89 lb. 3.1 lbs 4.4 lbs 3.38 lb. 16.2 oz
CCD Quantity 3 Check Mark 3 Check Mark 3 Check Mark 3 3 3 Check Mark
Still Camera Resolution 3.1 3.05 3.95 6.1 1.92 .79 .31   .31 3.05
CCD Size 1/6" 1/3" 1/4.7" 1/2.7" 1/6" 1/6 in 1/3" 1/3 in 1/3" 1/3 in
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 5 Lux 2 Lux 1 Lux 15 Lux 4 Lux 3 Lux 1 Lux 0 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. 4.2 in 6 in 5.4 in 5.3 in. 4.4 in 13.5 in 14.37 in. 15.5 in. 4.72 in.
Camcorder Height 3.34 in. 4.25 in. 2.9 in 3.23 in. 2.9 in. 2.9 in 5.75 in. 7.1 in 6.38 in. 3.6 in
Camcorder Width 3.1 in 2.2 in 3.6 in. 3.2 in 3 in. 3 in. 4.63 in. 5.9 in 4.75 in. 2.83 in.
CCD Resolution .54 3.31 1.07 1.17 .8 .68 .38 1.12 3.8 3
Color Viewfinder Check Mark   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 Check Mark
Digital Zoom 700 x 120 x 700x 20 x 700x 700 x 48 x   48 x 120 x
Memory Card Slot SD Memory Stick SD Memory Stick SD SD Memory Stick Memory Stick Memory Stick Memory Stick
Warranty 1 Year   1 Year 1 Year 1 Year 1 Year 90 Days   1 Year 1 Year
 
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Lowest Price N/A Buy Sony Handycam DCR-PC350 DCRPC350
$449.00
N/A Buy Sony Handycam Hdr-hc7 HDRHC7
$719.00
N/A N/A N/A Buy Sony HDR-FX1 HDRFX1
$4,006.00
N/A Buy Sony Handycam DCR HC96 DCRHC96
$699.00
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