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Sony DCR-IP5 comparison

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Price Check Prices Check Prices $699.00 $549.00 to $889.95 $169.99 to $214.99
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Release date March 01, 2002 March 15, 2002 October 01, 2002 April 01, 2009
The Bottom Line For portability in a camcorder, you can't top the IP5, but its MPEG-2 footage won't meet every videographer's needs. If you're always on the go, the superportable DCR-IP7BT is an enticing but expensive choice. This Sony is a tiny, very cool camcorder for the well-heeled video hobbyist who doesn't mind some compatibility limitations. 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. The Flip Video UltraHD may not be the sexiest mini camcorder out there, but it offers a respectable feature set and some of the best video we've seen from this type of cheap, YouTube-friendly camcorder.
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Features
Wireless connectivityInfo unavailableYes (Bluetooth)
Yes (Bluetooth)
Info unavailableInfo unavailable
Lens apertureF/1.7-2.3
F/1.7-2.3
F/1.8-2.0
F/1.8-3.2
F/2.4
Flash typeNone
None
Pop-up flash
Built-in flash
Info unavailable
Media typeMicro MV
Micro MV
Micro MV
Flash card
Flash card
Optical zoom10 x
10 x
10 x
15 x
Info unavailable
Optical sensor typeCCD
CCD
CCD
CMOS
CMOS
Video input typeCamcorder
Camcorder
Camcorder
Camcorder
Camcorder
Digital zoom120 x
120 x
120 x
300 x
2 x
Battery technologyLithium ion
Lithium ion
Lithium ion
Lithium ion
Info unavailable
Battery included qty1
1
1
1
Info unavailable
Min illumination7 lux
7 lux
7 lux
0.4 lux
Info unavailable
Weight0.7 lbs
0.7 lbs
0.9 lbs
12 oz
6 oz
Image stabilizerElectronic (Super Steady Shot)
Electronic (Super Steady Shot)
Electronic (Super Steady Shot)
Optical (SuperRange)
Info unavailable
Optical sensor size1/6"
1/6"
1/4.7"
1/4"
1/4.5"
Effective sensor resolutionInfo unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailable2.99 megapixels
Info unavailable
Service & support type1 year warranty
1 year warranty
1 year warranty
1 year warranty
Info unavailable
Manual focusManual
Automatic
Manual
Automatic
Manual
Automatic
Manual
Automatic
Focus free
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