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Canon Optura 60 comparison

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Product name	Canon Optura 60	Canon Vixia HV30	Canon Vixia HF200	Canon Vixia HG20	Optura 30 Digital Video Camcorder
Price	Check Prices	Check Prices	$539.00 to $889.95	$649.99 to $799.99	Check Prices
CNET editors' rating	3.0 stars Overall score: 6.9 (3.0 stars)	4.0 stars Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)	4.0 stars Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)	4.0 stars Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)	3.0 stars Overall score: 6.8 (3.0 stars)
Average user rating	4.0 stars	4.0 stars	4.0 stars	4.0 stars	3.5 stars
Release date	February 17, 2005	March 01, 2008	April 01, 2009	September 15, 2008	May 23, 2004
The Bottom Line	Canon's feature-packed camcorder shoots very good daylight footage but has reason to be scared of the dark.	An extremely minor upgrade from the HV20, the Canon Vixia HV30 remains a quality HDV camcorder with a couple of performance issues.	While it's more expensive than its sub-$600 competitors, the Canon Vixia HF20 and Vixia HF200 deliver a more extensive feature set for the extra money. The HF200, which lacks internal memory, is probably a better buy than the HF20, though the HF20's all-black body is a bit classier looking.	Like its cousin, the flash-based HF11, Canon's Vixia HG20 delivers excellent HD video quality and performance albeit in a slightly larger, heavier package. However, you do get more storage space and a lower price.	Perfect for vacation videos and home movies, as long as you stock a spare battery.
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Lens aperture	F/1.8-3.0	F/1.8-3.0	F/1.8-3.2	F/1.8-3.0	F/1.8-3.0
Flash type	Built-in flash	Built-in flash	Built-in flash	Built-in flash	Built-in flash
Media type	Mini DV	Mini DV (HDV)	Flash card	Flash card Hard disk drive	Mini DV
Optical zoom	14 x	10 x	15 x	12 x	12 x
Optical sensor type	CCD	CMOS	CMOS	CMOS	CCD
Video input type	Camcorder	Camcorder	Camcorder	Camcorder	Camcorder
Digital zoom	280 x	200 x	300 x	200 x	240 x
Battery technology	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Lithium ion	Lithium ion	Lithium ion
Battery included qty	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	1	1	1
Min illumination	1.1 lux	0.2 lux	0.4 lux	0.2 lux	1.1 lux
Weight	1.1 lbs	1.2 lbs	12 oz	16.4 oz	1.3 lbs
Image stabilizer	Optical	Optical (SuperRange)	Optical (SuperRange)	Optical (SuperRange)	Electronic
Optical sensor size	1/3.4"	1/2.7"	1/4"	1/3.2"	1/3.4"
Effective sensor resolution	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	2.99 megapixels	Info unavailable	Info unavailable
Service & support type	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	1 year warranty	1 year warranty	Info unavailable
Manual focus	Manual Automatic	Manual Automatic	Manual Automatic	Manual Automatic	Manual Automatic
Full specifications	Full specifications	Full specifications	Full specifications	Full specifications	Full specifications
Buying choices	E-mail me when this product is available	As Reviewed: $899 Check manufacturer's site for availability	Newegg.com $549.99 In stock: Yes TigerDirect.com $549.99 In stock: Yes J&R Music and Computer World $549.00 In stock: Yes Prices from 16 CNET Certified stores	TigerDirect.com $649.99 In stock: Yes Amazon.com Marketplace $668.68 In stock: Yes CDW Corporation $799.99 In stock: Yes Prices from 3 CNET Certified stores	E-mail me when this product is available
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