JVC Everio GZ-MG730 (30GB, black) comparison

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Product name	JVC Everio GZ-MG730 (30GB, black)	Canon Vixia HF200	Canon FS200 (silver)	Sony Handycam HDR-CX100 (black)	JVC Everio GZ-MS120 (red)
Price	$359.00 to $528.72	$549.00 to $769.95	$255.00 to $329.99	$364.99 to $499.99	$234.99 to $242.96
CNET editors' rating	3.0 stars Overall score: 6.6 (3.0 stars)	4.0 stars Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)	3.5 stars Overall score: 7.6 (3.5 stars)	3.5 stars Overall score: 7.4 (3.5 stars)	3.5 stars Overall score: 7.0 (3.5 stars)
Average user rating		3.5 stars	3.5 stars	2.5 stars
Release date	May 19, 2008	April 01, 2009	February 01, 2009	March 15, 2009	February 01, 2009
The Bottom Line	The JVC Everio GZ-MG730 produces acceptable standard-def video and good photos in bright light, but considering its price tag, it's ultimately disappointing.	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.	Though its video isn't perfect, the Canon FS200 is one of the better standard-definition consumer camcorders available.	You can tell where Sony cut corners on this compact, flash-based HD camcorder. While it's decent, there are better options for the money than the Sony Handycam HDR-CX100.	The JVC Everio GZ-MS120 is a nice little flash-memory-based standard-definition camcorder.
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Lens aperture	Info unavailable	F/1.8-3.2	F/2.0-5.2	F/1.8-2.2	F/1.8-4
Flash type	None	Built-in flash	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	None
Media type	Hard disk drive	Flash card	Flash card	Flash card	Flash card
Optical zoom	10 x	15 x	37 x	10 x	35 x
Optical sensor type	CCD	CMOS	CCD	ClearVid CMOS	CCD
Video input type	Camcorder	Camcorder	Camcorder	Camcorder	Camcorder
Digital zoom	300 x	300 x	2000 x	120 x	800 x
Battery technology	Info unavailable	Lithium ion	Lithium ion	Info unavailable	Info unavailable
Battery included qty	Info unavailable	1	1	Info unavailable	Info unavailable
Min illumination	Info unavailable	0.4 lux	1.3 lux	Info unavailable	Info unavailable
Image stabilizer	Info unavailable	Optical (SuperRange)	Electronic	Optical (Steady Shot)	Electronic
Weight	11.8 oz	12 oz	7.9 oz	Info unavailable	8.5 oz
Optical sensor size	1/2.5"	1/4"	1/6"	1/5"	1/6"
Effective sensor resolution	Info unavailable	2.99 megapixels	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Info unavailable
Service & support type	Info unavailable	1 year warranty	1 year warranty	Info unavailable	Info unavailable
Manual focus	Info unavailable	Automatic	Automatic	Manual Automatic	Manual Automatic
Full specifications	Full specifications	Full specifications	Full specifications	Full specifications	Full specifications
Buying choices	Buydig.com $379.00 In stock: Yes Beach Camera $359.00 In stock: Yes Amazon.com Marketplace $528.72 In stock: Yes Prices from 4 CNET Certified stores	Amazon.com $549.00 In stock: Yes B&H Photo-Video $549.00 In stock: Yes Buydig.com $549.00 In stock: Yes Prices from 15 CNET Certified stores	Amazon.com $259.00 In stock: Yes B&H Photo-Video $259.95 In stock: Yes Buydig.com $259.00 In stock: Yes Prices from 17 CNET Certified stores	Amazon.com $499.99 In stock: Yes B&H Photo-Video $364.99 In stock: Yes Sony Electronics, Inc. $499.99 In stock: Yes Prices from 10 authorized stores	B&H Photo-Video $234.99 In stock: Yes Amazon.com $242.96 In stock: Yes Amazon.com Marketplace $242.00 In stock: Yes Prices from 3 CNET Certified stores
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