Typical price: £310
What is it: Mid-level single-CCD MiniDV camcorder with widescreen recording
What we think: It delivers quality video that is worth the step up from its less-expensive siblings
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 25 August 2006
Tags: Sony, Sony Handycam DCR-HC46, capacity, camera, presets
We like:
Small size; lightweight; easy to use
We don't like:
No accessory shoe; short battery life; low-resolution still images
CNET UK judgement:
Sony's top mid-level MiniDV camcorder delivers quality video that is worth the step up from its less-expensive siblings
Full review:
It's hard to tell Sony's line of MiniDV camcorders apart just by looking at them. That's because the entry-level Sony Handycam DCR-HC26, the step-up Handycam DCR-HC36 and the mid-level Handycam DCR-HC46 all have the same basic shell and extremely similar feature sets. But inside, each has a different CCD sensor, which means there should be some difference in performance. Continue Reading...
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