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| Product | Sony Handycam HDR-CX130 (Black) | JVC Everio GZ-EX250 |
| Price | $244.00 to $541.42 | $249.00 to $339.99 |
| CNET editors' rating | 3 stars | 3 stars |
| Average user rating | 4 stars | 0 stars |
| Release date | March 15, 2011 | Info unavailable |
| 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. |
| Video input type | Camcorder | Camcorder |
| Digital zoom | 350 x | 200 x |
| Optical zoom | 30 x | 40 x |
| Optical sensor type | Exmor R CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Image stabilizer | Optical (Steady Shot with Active Mode) | Electronic Advanced Image Stabilizer (A.I.S.) |
| Lens aperture | F/1.8-3.4 | F/1.8 |
| Manual focus | Manual Automatic | Manual Automatic |
| Media type | Flash card | Flash card |
| Weight | 8.8 oz | 8.3 oz |
| Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications |
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