Sony Handycam DCR-HC96 review

Typical price: £473

What is it: MiniDV camcorder with 10x optical zoom and 69mm LCD

What we think: Excellent video quality, a broad feature set and decent photos make it an excellent choice for those seeking a compact MiniDV camcorder

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7.1

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7.5

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	Sony Handycam DCR-HC96	Canon XH A1	Canon XH G1	Sony Handycam HDR-HC7
Review date	25 Apr 06	7 Jun 07	30 Oct 07	4 Apr 07
Editor's rating	7.1	8.9	8.9	8.0
Price range	£473
Review summary	Excellent video quality, a broad feature set and decent photos make the Sony Handycam DCR-HC96 an excellent choice for those seeking a compact MiniDV camcorder. Navigating the small touch screen may encourage you to stick with its automatic features, however Read full review	Canon's XH A1 is an excellent camcorder for entry-level professionals and independent filmmakers, with hard-to-beat prices for what it offers Read full review	Canon's XH G1 includes the same technology as the pricier XL H1, but uses an interchangeable lens and a version of the H1's JackPack to drive down the cost. It's an excellent camcorder for entry-level professionals and independent filmmakers, with a hard-to-beat price for what it offers Read full review	A great high-definition camcorder for deep-pocketed leisure shooters as long as you like the Sony Handycam HDR-HC7's touchscreen interface Read full review
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