Sony Handycam DCR-TRV280 comparison

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Product name	Sony Handycam DCR-TRV280	Canon Vixia HF200	Canon FS200 (silver)	Sony Handycam DCR-SR47 (silver)	Sony Handycam DCR-TRV460
Price	$287.00 to $699.99	$549.00 to $889.95	$257.00 to $449.95	$309.99 to $399.99	$457.99
CNET editors' rating	stars Overall score: ( stars)	4.0 stars Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)	3.5 stars Overall score: 7.6 (3.5 stars)	3.0 stars Overall score: 6.6 (3.0 stars)	3.0 stars Overall score: 6.4 (3.0 stars)
Average user rating	2.5 stars	3.5 stars	3.5 stars	3.0 stars	3.0 stars
Release date		April 01, 2009	February 01, 2009	February 01, 2009	March 01, 2004
The Bottom Line		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.	Though its video isn't perfect, the Canon FS200 is one of the better standard-definition consumer camcorders available.	If storage amount, zoom range, and easy operation are on your list of needs before video quality, check out the Sony Handycam DCR-SR47.	The Handycam DCR-TRV460 offers an excellent upgrade from an 8mm or Hi8 camcorder, with digital video recording and the ability to view and transfer your old tapes. But if you don't need 8mm or Hi8 compatibility, competing MiniDV cameras offer superior quality in smaller packages.
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Lens aperture	F/1.6-2.4	F/1.8-3.2	F/2.0-5.2	F/1.8-6.0	F/1.6-2.4
Flash type	None	Built-in flash	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	None
Media type	Digital8	Flash card	Flash card	Flash card Hard disk drive	Digital8
Optical zoom	20 x	15 x	37 x	60 x	20 x
Optical sensor type	CCD	CMOS	CCD	Advanced HAD CCD	CCD
Video input type	Camcorder	Camcorder	Camcorder	Camcorder	Camcorder
Digital zoom	990 x	300 x	2000 x	2000 x	990 x
Battery technology	Lithium ion	Lithium ion	Lithium ion	Info unavailable	Lithium ion
Battery included qty	1	1	1	Info unavailable	1
Min illumination	0 lux	0.4 lux	1.3 lux	6 lux	0 lux
Weight	1.8 lbs	12 oz	7.9 oz	10.6 oz	2 lbs
Image stabilizer	Electronic (Steady Shot)	Optical (SuperRange)	Electronic	Electronic (Steady Shot)	Electronic (Steady Shot)
Optical sensor size	1/6"	1/4"	1/6"	1/8"	1/6"
Effective sensor resolution	2.9 megapixels	2.99 megapixels	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Info unavailable
Service & support type	1 year parts and labor warranty	1 year warranty	1 year warranty	Info unavailable	1 year warranty
Manual focus	Manual Automatic	Manual Automatic	Automatic	Manual Automatic	Manual Automatic
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