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GL2 Digital Video Camcorder comparison

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Product name	GL2 Digital Video Camcorder	Panasonic AG-DVX100B Mini DV Camcorder	Canon XH A1	Sony Handycam HDR-FX7	Sony DCR-VX2000
Price	$2,049.00 to $2,139.00	$1,599.00 to $3,299.95	$4,999.95	$1,749.00 to $2,399.99	Check Prices
CNET editors' rating	3.5 stars Overall score: 7.9 (3.5 stars)	4.0 stars Overall score: 8.4 (4.0 stars)	4.0 stars Overall score: 8.9 (4.0 stars)	4.0 stars Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)	3.5 stars Overall score: 7.5 (3.5 stars)
Average user rating	3.5 stars	4.0 stars	4.0 stars	4.0 stars	4.0 stars
Release date	July 15, 2002	November 15, 2005	November 01, 2006	October 15, 2006	May 01, 2000
The Bottom Line	This outstanding performer raises the bar for prosumer MiniDV camcorders.	Panasonic has listened. The third incarnation of the AG-DVX100 offers unrivalled bang for the buck in a prosumer standard-definition MiniDV camera.	Canon's XH A1 and XH G1 are excellent camcorders for entry-level professionals and independent filmmakers, with hard-to-beat prices for what they offer.	The Sony Handycam HDR-FX7 is an excellent high-definition camcorder from a video perspective, but it's less satisfying if you're an audio control freak.	The Sony DCR-VX2000 is a lightweight prosumer camera that offers heavyweight performance and a wealth of features.
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Lens aperture	F/1.6-2.9	F/1.6	F/1.6	Info unavailable	F/1.6-2.4
Flash type	None	None	None	Info unavailable	None
Media type	Mini DV	Mini DV	Mini DV (HDV)	Mini DV (HDV)	Mini DV
Optical zoom	20 x	10 x	20 x	20 x	12 x
Optical sensor type	3CCD with Pixel Shift	3CCD	3CCD	3 ClearVid CMOS	3CCD
Video input type	Camcorder	Camcorder	Camcorder	Camcorder	Camcorder
Digital zoom	100 x	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	48 x
Battery technology	Lithium ion	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Lithium ion	Lithium ion
Battery included qty	1	1	Info unavailable	1	1
Min illumination	0.37 lux	3 lux	0.4 lux	4 lux	2 lux
Weight	2.4 lbs	3.7 lbs	4.7 lbs	Info unavailable	3.1 lbs
Image stabilizer	Optical	Optical	Optical	Optical (Super Steady Shot)	Optical
Optical sensor size	1/4"	1/3"	1/3"	1/4"	1/3"
Effective sensor resolution	Info unavailable	3.8 megapixels	Info unavailable	1.04 megapixels	Info unavailable
Service & support type	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	1 year warranty
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	B&H Photo-Video $2,049.00 In stock: Yes Amazon.com $2,049.00 In stock: Yes Amazon.com Marketplace $2,139.00 In stock: Yes Prices from 3 CNET Certified stores	B&H Photo-Video $2,499.95 In stock: Yes Amazon.com Marketplace $3,299.95 In stock: Yes Prices from 2 CNET Certified stores	Amazon.com Marketplace $4,999.95 In stock: Yes Price from 1 CNET Certified store	Amazon.com $1,999.99 In stock: Yes Willoughbys Est.1898 $2,399.99 In stock: Yes B&H Photo-Video $1,999.00 In stock: Yes Prices from 4 authorized stores	As Reviewed: $3000.00 Consider a similar camcorder Sony Handycam HDR-FX1000
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