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| Product | JVC Everio GZ-EX250 | Sony Handycam HDR-CX130 (Black) | Canon Vixia HF R400 | Sony Handycam HDR-CX220 (Black) |
| Price | $229.00 to $369.00 | $244.00 to $541.42 | $249.00 to $299.00 | $198.00 to $269.00 |
| CNET editors' rating | 3 stars | 3 stars | Info unavailable | Info unavailable |
| Average user rating | 0 stars | 4 stars | 0 stars | 0 stars |
| Release date | Info unavailable | March 15, 2011 | Info unavailable | Info unavailable |
| Bottom line | As entry-level camcorders go, JVC's Everio GZ-EX250 is an OK option, especially if Wi-Fi functionality and a 40x zoom lens are at the top of your want list. | Typical for their price class, the no-frills Sony Handycam HDR-CX130, CX160, and XR160 produce generally subpar HD video, but if you're not picky you'll probably be fine. The CX130 is the best buy of the three, as long as you go cheap on the memory card. | Info unavailable | Info unavailable |
| Video input type | Camcorder | Camcorder | Camcorder | Camcorder |
| Digital zoom | 200 x | 350 x | 1060 x | 320 x |
| Optical zoom | 40 x | 30 x | 32 x | 26 x |
| Optical sensor type | BSI-CMOS | Exmor R CMOS | CMOS | Exmor R CMOS |
| Image stabilizer | Electronic Advanced Image Stabilizer (A.I.S.) | Optical (Steady Shot with Active Mode) | Optical | Optical (Steady Shot with Active Mode) |
| Lens aperture | F/1.8 | F/1.8-3.4 | F/1.8-4.5 | F/1.9-4.0 |
| Manual focus | Manual Automatic | Manual Automatic | Automatic | Manual Automatic |
| Media type | Flash card | Flash card | Flash card | Flash card |
| Weight | 8.3 oz | 8.8 oz | 8.3 oz | 6.3 oz |
| Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications |
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