Panasonic HDC-SD9 comparison

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Product name	Panasonic HDC-SD9	Canon Vixia HF200	Canon Vixia HF20	Sony Handycam HDR-CX100 (black)	Canon Vixia HG20
Price	$679.99 to $887.00	$519.00 to $749.99	$569.00 to $899.99	$398.00 to $699.95	$449.99 to $689.05
CNET editors' rating	3.5 stars Overall score: 7.2 (3.5 stars)	4.0 stars Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)	4.0 stars Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)	3.5 stars Overall score: 7.4 (3.5 stars)	4.0 stars Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
Average user rating	3.5 stars	3.5 stars	4.0 stars	2.5 stars	4.0 stars
Release date	January 09, 2008	April 01, 2009	April 01, 2009	March 15, 2009	September 15, 2008
The Bottom Line	Despite its trio of CCDs, the video quality and performance of the Panasonic HDC-SD9 are a bit too inconsistent.	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.	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.	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.	Like its cousin, the flash-based HF11, Canon's Vixia HG20 delivers excellent HD video quality and performance albeit in a slightly larger, heavier package. However, you do get more storage space and a lower price.
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Lens aperture	F/1.8-2.8	F/1.8-3.2	F/1.8-3.2	F/1.8-2.2	F/1.8-3.0
Flash type	Built-in flash	Built-in flash	Built-in flash	Info unavailable	Built-in flash
Media type	Flash card	Flash card	Flash card	Flash card	Flash card Hard disk drive
Optical zoom	10 x	15 x	15 x	10 x	12 x
Optical sensor type	3CCD	CMOS	CMOS	ClearVid CMOS	CMOS
Video input type	Camcorder	Camcorder	Camcorder	Camcorder	Camcorder
Digital zoom	700 x	300 x	300 x	120 x	200 x
Battery technology	Info unavailable	Lithium ion	Lithium ion	Info unavailable	Lithium ion
Battery included qty	Info unavailable	1	1	Info unavailable	1
Min illumination	1 lux	0.4 lux	0.4 lux	Info unavailable	0.2 lux
Weight	Info unavailable	12 oz	12 oz	Info unavailable	16.4 oz
Image stabilizer	Optical	Optical (SuperRange)	Optical (SuperRange)	Optical (Steady Shot)	Optical (SuperRange)
Optical sensor size	1/6"	1/4"	1/4"	1/5"	1/3.2"
Effective sensor resolution	Info unavailable	2.99 megapixels	2.99 megapixels	Info unavailable	Info unavailable
Service & support type	Info unavailable	1 year warranty	1 year warranty	Info unavailable	1 year warranty
Manual focus	Manual Automatic	Automatic	Manual Automatic	Manual Automatic	Manual Automatic
Full specifications	Full specifications	Full specifications	Full specifications	Full specifications	Full specifications
Buying choices	Amazon.com Marketplace $887.00 In stock: Yes CDW Corporation $679.99 In stock: Yes Prices from 2 CNET Certified stores	B&H Photo-Video $519.00 In stock: Yes Buydig.com $549.00 In stock: Yes TigerDirect.com $549.99 In stock: Yes Prices from 12 CNET Certified stores	B&H Photo-Video $649.00 In stock: Yes TigerDirect.com $699.99 In stock: Yes Newegg.com $699.00 In stock: Yes Prices from 11 CNET Certified stores	Vanns.com $399.77 In stock: Yes PC Connection Express $439.95 In stock: Yes Abt Electronics $398.00 In stock: Yes Prices from 3 authorized stores	TigerDirect.com $449.99 In stock: Yes Amazon.com Marketplace $689.05 In stock: Yes Prices from 2 CNET Certified stores
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