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Sony Handycam DCR-TRV460 comparison

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Price Check Prices $599.99 Check Prices $399.99 $479.00 to $869.95
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Release date March 01, 2004 February 15, 2005 January 08, 2003 April 01, 2009
The Bottom Line 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. With its ability to play and transfer your old tapes, the Sony Handycam DCR-TRV480 is an attractive choice if you're upgrading from an 8mm or Hi8 camcorder. But if you don't need 8mm or Hi8 compatibility, competing MiniDV cameras offer superior performance in much smaller packages. The TRV350 is a solid Digital8 camcorder. But if you don't need 8mm/Hi8 compatibility, opt for a MiniDV model instead. 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.
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Features
Lens apertureF/1.6-2.4
F/1.6-2.4
F/1.6-2.4
F/1.6-2.4
F/1.8-3.2
Flash typeNone
None
None
None
Built-in flash
Media typeDigital8
Digital8
Digital8
Digital8
Flash card
Optical zoom20 x
20 x
20 x
20 x
15 x
Optical sensor typeCCD
CCD
CCD
CCD
CMOS
Video input typeCamcorder
Camcorder
Camcorder
Camcorder
Camcorder
Digital zoom990 x
990 x
700 x
990 x
300 x
Battery technologyLithium ion
Info unavailableLithium ion
Lithium ion
Lithium ion
Battery included qty1
Info unavailable1
1
1
Min illumination0 lux
0 lux
0 lux
0 lux
0.4 lux
Weight2 lbs
1.8 lbs
1.8 lbs
2 lbs
12 oz
Image stabilizerElectronic (Steady Shot)
Electronic (Steady Shot)
Electronic (Steady Shot)
Electronic (Steady Shot)
Optical (SuperRange)
Optical sensor size1/6"
1/6"
1/6"
1/6"
1/4"
Effective sensor resolutionInfo unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailable2.99 megapixels
Service & support type1 year warranty
Info unavailable1 year warranty
1 year warranty
1 year warranty
Manual focusManual
Automatic
Manual
Automatic
Manual
Automatic
Manual
Automatic
Manual
Automatic
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