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| Product | Sony Handycam HDR-CX130 (Black) | JVC Everio GZ-EX250 | JVC Everio GZ-HM300 (Black) | JVC Everio GZ-MS120 (Black) | JVC Everio GZ-MS120 (Red) |
| Price | $244.00 to $541.42 | $249.00 to $339.98 | $199.00 to $225.00 | Pricing is currently unavailable. | Pricing is currently unavailable. |
| CNET editors' rating | 3 stars | 3 stars | 3 stars | 3.5 stars | 3.5 stars |
| Average user rating | 4 stars | 0 stars | 1.5 stars | 3.5 stars | 4 stars |
| Release date | March 15, 2011 | Info unavailable | February 21, 2010 | February 1, 2009 | February 1, 2009 |
| Bottom line | 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. | 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. | The four sibling models--the JVC Everio GZ-HM300, HM320, HM340, and HD500--deliver subpar video for even their dirt-cheap prices. | The JVC Everio GZ-MS120 is a nice little flash-memory-based standard-definition camcorder. | The JVC Everio GZ-MS120 is a nice little flash-memory-based standard-definition camcorder. |
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