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  • Sony Handycam HDR-CX500V

    12 Oct 2009 3:33 PM

    With a GPS receiver for geo-tagging, 32GB of flash memory storage, face detection and smile shutter, and active image stabilisation, the CX500 is loaded to the gills.

    Specs: Flash Memory , 1920 x 1080

    Where to buy? Check price listings

  • Sony Handycam HDR-TG5

    30 Jun 2009 12:08 PM

    It doesn't boast the sharpest HD video, nor the most gee-whiz features, but the 1080i TG5 does have a sexy body. Clothed in titanium the TG5 is a delight to hold, now if only it came in a colour other than champagne.

    Specs: Flash Memory , 1920 x 1080

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    Sony Handycam HDR-CX100

    18 Feb 2009 1:24 PM

    The new CX100 features less optical zoom (10x versus 12x) than the current CX12 model, but does get 8GB of built-in flash memory as standard, as well as optical image stabilisation, a blockier design and smile detection.

    Specs: 1920 x 1080

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  • 6.8 4.3

    Sony Handycam HDR-XR100

    03 Sep 2009 9:40 AM

    While it's a perfectly serviceable HD camcorder, the Sony Handycam HDR-XR100 should deliver a little more of everything for the money.

    Specs: Hard Disk , 1920 x 1080

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  • 8.1 5.4

    Sony Handycam HDR-XR200V

    31 Mar 2009 9:41 AM

    It's the active image stabilisation system that finally makes shooting lengthy handheld movies or on-the-go videos a viable option, which elevates this camera from average to good.

    Specs: Hard Disk, Flash Memory , 1920 x 1080

    Where to buy? $43 to $1,847 at 14 stores

  • 8.2 4.5

    Sony Handycam HDR-CX12

    12 Sep 2008 4:53 PM

    Should space and weight be your priorities, and you're willing to fund the camera's memory card habit, then the CX12 is the high-def camcorder to have, otherwise the SR11/SR12 twins get our vote every time.

    Specs: Flash Memory , 1920 x 1080

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  • 8.8

    Sony Handycam HDR-TG1

    21 Apr 2008 6:58 PM

    Tall and narrow, this high-def camcorder from Sony achieves its proportions thanks to its recording medium: removable Memory Sticks. Its shape and price means it does sacrifice offerings present in most of the Sony HD range though, like optical image stabilisation, hotshoe and jacks for microphone and headphone.

    Specs: Flash Memory, MPEG EX

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  • Sony Handycam HDR-HC9

    14 Apr 2008 5:34 PM

    Recording to HDV tape, the high-def HC9 features 6.1-megapixel (interpolated) still shooting, detachable lens hood (pictured), optical image stabilisation, headphone and microphone jacks, and 10x optical zoom.

    Specs: Mini DV , 1440 x 1080i

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  • Sony Handycam HDR-UX20

    14 Apr 2008 5:04 PM

    The only high-def DVD Handycam in Sony's 2008 line-up, the UX20 can record to either DVD, Memory Stick or its 8GB of internal memory. Other features on its spec sheet include 15x optical zoom, 4-megapixel (interpolated) still image capture, zooming microphone, and Face and Film Roll indexing.

    Specs: DVD , 1920 x 1080i

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  • Sony Handycam HDR-SR11

    10 Apr 2008 4:12 PM

    Step up from the SR10 to the SR11, and you'll get a larger 3.2-inch touchscreen LCD, a 60GB hard disk, more (interpolated) megapixel for stills, as well as microphone and headphone jacks.

    Specs: 1920 x 1080i

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