The Bottom Line: The Sony Handycam HDR-HC1 is a good first effort at a consumer HD camcorder, but only HD fanatics should consider it.
Specs: Camcorder, CMOS, 10 x, Mini DV (HDV), 1.9 megapixels, 1.5 lbs
The Bottom Line: The DCR-HC85 is easy to use and compact, but we expect better video quality from a camcorder in its class.
Specs: Camcorder, CCD, 10 x, Mini DV, 1.3 lbs
The Bottom Line: This top-of-the-line, full-featured camcorder produces excellent video and takes decent digital stills.
Specs: Digital video camera, CCD, 10 x, Mini DV, 1.1 lbs
The Bottom Line: An oddly designed, overpriced camcorder with one redeeming feature: it takes good stills.
Specs: Camcorder, CCD, 10 x, Micro MV, 1,080,000 pixels, 1.1 lbs
The Bottom Line: A true video/still hybrid it's not, but the 200MC is a capable, compact camcorder with above-average photo capabilities.
Specs: Camcorder, CCD, 10 x, Mini DV, 1.1 lbs
Specs: Camcorder, CMOS, 10 x, Mini DV (HDV), 1.5 lbs