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Sony Handycam DCR-HC36 comparison

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Price $499.95 $549.00 to $759.95 $389.99 to $549.95 $279.00 to $399.99 $249.00 to $399.95
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Release date January 19, 2006 April 01, 2009 March 15, 2009 February 01, 2009 February 01, 2009
The Bottom Line Unless this camcorder's low-resolution, low-quality stills are important to you, you might as well go for Sony's less expensive DCR-HC26. 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. If storage amount, zoom range, and easy operation are on your list of needs before video quality, check out the Sony Handycam DCR-SR47. Though its video isn't perfect, the Canon FS200 is one of the better standard-definition consumer camcorders available.
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Features
Lens apertureF/1.8-3.1
F/1.8-3.2
F/1.8-2.2
F/1.8-6.0
F/2.0-5.2
Flash typeBuilt-in
Built-in flash
Info unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailable
Media typeMini DV
Flash card
Flash card
Flash card
Hard disk drive
Flash card
Optical zoom20 x
15 x
10 x
60 x
37 x
Optical sensor typeAdvanced HAD CCD
CMOS
ClearVid CMOS
Advanced HAD CCD
CCD
Video input typeCamcorder
Camcorder
Camcorder
Camcorder
Camcorder
Digital zoom800 x
300 x
120 x
2000 x
2000 x
Battery technologyLithium ion
Lithium ion
Info unavailableInfo unavailableLithium ion
Battery included qty1
1
Info unavailableInfo unavailable1
Min illumination0 lux
0.4 lux
Info unavailable6 lux
1.3 lux
Weight0.9 lbs
12 oz
Info unavailable10.6 oz
7.9 oz
Image stabilizerElectronic (Super Steady Shot)
Optical (SuperRange)
Optical (Steady Shot)
Electronic (Steady Shot)
Electronic
Optical sensor size1/6"
1/4"
1/5"
1/8"
1/6"
Effective sensor resolution0.34 megapixels
2.99 megapixels
Info unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailable
Service & support type1 year warranty
1 year warranty
Info unavailableInfo unavailable1 year warranty
Manual focusManual
Automatic
Manual
Automatic
Manual
Automatic
Manual
Automatic
Automatic
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