Optura 40 Digital Video Camcorder comparison

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Product name	Optura 40 Digital Video Camcorder	Sony Handycam DCR-HC40	Canon Vixia HF200	Canon XH A1	Canon FS200 (silver)
Price	$3,499.00	$495.00	$479.00 to $749.99	$4,999.95	$259.00 to $329.99
CNET editors' rating	4.0 stars Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)	3.0 stars Overall score: 6.8 (3.0 stars)	4.0 stars Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)	4.0 stars Overall score: 8.9 (4.0 stars)	3.5 stars Overall score: 7.6 (3.5 stars)
Average user rating	3.5 stars	3.0 stars	4.0 stars	4.0 stars	4.0 stars
Release date	May 23, 2004	April 15, 2004	April 01, 2009	November 01, 2006	February 01, 2009
The Bottom Line	If the Optura 30 is good, the Optura 40 is better, thanks to its video light. But if you don't find yourself shooting in a lot of low-light situations, it may not be worth the cash.	The DCR-HC40's touch screen can be inconvenient to use, but this affordable compact camcorder's footage in automatic mode isn't likely to need many adjustments.	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.	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.	Though its video isn't perfect, the Canon FS200 is one of the better standard-definition consumer camcorders available.
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Wireless connectivity	Info unavailable	No	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Info unavailable
Lens aperture	F/1.8-3.0	F/1.8-2.3	F/1.8-3.2	F/1.6	F/2.0-5.2
Flash type	Built-in flash	None	Built-in flash	None	Info unavailable
Media type	Mini DV	Mini DV	Flash card	Mini DV (HDV)	Flash card
Optical zoom	14 x	10 x	15 x	20 x	37 x
Optical sensor type	CCD	CCD	CMOS	3CCD	CCD
Video input type	Camcorder	Camcorder	Camcorder	Camcorder	Camcorder
Digital zoom	280 x	120 x	300 x	Info unavailable	2000 x
Battery technology	Lithium ion	Lithium ion	Lithium ion	Info unavailable	Lithium ion
Battery included qty	1	1	1	Info unavailable	1
Min illumination	1.1 lux	0 lux	0.4 lux	0.4 lux	1.3 lux
Weight	1.3 lbs	0.9 lbs	12 oz	4.7 lbs	7.9 oz
Image stabilizer	Electronic	Electronic (Super Steady Shot)	Optical (SuperRange)	Optical	Electronic
Optical sensor size	1/3.4"	1/5"	1/4"	1/3"	1/6"
Effective sensor resolution	Info unavailable	1.0 megapixels	2.99 megapixels	Info unavailable	Info unavailable
Service & support type	Info unavailable	3 month parts and labor limited warranty	1 year warranty	Info unavailable	1 year warranty
Manual focus	Manual Automatic	Manual Automatic	Manual Automatic	Manual Automatic	Automatic
Full specifications	Full specifications	Full specifications	Full specifications	Full specifications	Full specifications
Buying choices	Amazon.com Marketplace $3,499.00 In stock: Yes Price from 1 CNET Certified store	Amazon.com Marketplace $495.00 In stock: Yes Price from 1 CNET Certified store	B&H Photo-Video $549.00 In stock: Yes Amazon.com $549.00 In stock: Yes Buydig.com $549.00 In stock: Yes Prices from 17 CNET Certified stores	Amazon.com Marketplace $4,999.95 In stock: Yes Price from 1 CNET Certified store	B&H Photo-Video $264.00 In stock: Yes Amazon.com $261.47 In stock: Yes Beach Camera $259.00 In stock: Yes Prices from 16 CNET Certified stores
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