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	#7	#8	#9	#10
Excellent Very Good Good Fair Poor	Sony Handycam DCR-PC350	Sony Handycam Hdr-hc7	Sony Dcr-hc38	Sony DCR-VX2000	Sony Handycam DCR HC36	Sony HDR-FX1	Sony Dcr-vx2100	Sony DCR HC26	Sony Handycam DCR HC96	Sony DSR PD170
Excellent Very Good Good Fair Poor
Reviewer Comments
Lowest Price	$449.00	$719.00	$190.00	N/A	N/A	$4,006.00	N/A	$299.99	$699.00	N/A

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Features
LCD Screen Size	2.5 in.	2.7 in.	2.5 in.	2.5 in.	2.5 in.	3.5 in.	2.5 in.	2.5 in.	2.7 in.	2.5 in.
Optical Zoom	10 x	10 x	40 x	12 x	20 x	12 x	12 x	20 x	10 x	10 x
Battery Life	1.75 Hours	1.75 hrs.	2 hrs.	75 min	1.58 hrs.	125 min	80 min	1.08 hrs.	1 hrs.	1 hrs.
Camcorder Weight	0.94 lb.	1.5 lbs	0.94 lb.	3.1 lbs	0.9 lbs	4.4 lbs	3.38 lb.	0.9 lbs	16.2 oz	3.3 lbs
CCD Quantity				3		3	3			3
Still Camera Resolution	3.05	6.1	6.8	.31	.31		.31	.68	3.05	.31
CCD Size	1/3"	1/2.7"	1/6 in	1/3"	1/6 in	1/3 in	1/3"	1/6 in	1/3 in	1/3 in
Image Stabilization
Low Lux rating	0 lux	2 Lux	0 lux	4 Lux	0 lux	3 Lux	1 Lux	0 lux	0 lux	1 Lux
Night Mode
Camcorder Depth	4.2 in	5.4 in	4.63 in.	13.5 in	4.45 in.	14.37 in.	15.5 in.	4.5 in.	4.72 in.	15.5 in.
Camcorder Height	4.25 in.	3.23 in.	3.3 in	5.75 in.	3.11 in.	7.1 in	6.38 in.	3.13 in.	3.6 in	7.1 in
Camcorder Width	2.2 in	3.2 in	2.5 in	4.63 in.	2.6 in	5.9 in	4.75 in.	2.63 in.	2.83 in.	4.75 in.
CCD Resolution	3.31	1.17	.68	.38	.34	1.12	3.8	.34	3	.38
Color Viewfinder
Digital Camera
Digital Zoom	120 x	20 x	2000 x	48 x	800 x		48 x	800 x	120 x	48 x
Memory Card Slot	Memory Stick	Memory Stick		Memory Stick	Memory Stick	Memory Stick	Memory Stick		Memory Stick	Memory Stick
Warranty		1 Year	90 Days	90 Days	1 Year		1 Year	1 Year	1 Year

Reviewer Comments
Lowest Price	$449.00	$719.00	$190.00	N/A	N/A	$4,006.00	N/A	$299.99	$699.00	N/A