Price range: £199.00
What is it: Compact standard-def camcorder with 37x zoom
What we think: Good choice if you're shooting movies for sharing on the Web or just don't want or need hi-def video
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Canon Legria FS200 compared to all other camcorders
 Canon Legria FS200 |
 Samsung VP-HMX20 |
 Sony TG3E |
 Sony Handycam HDR-SR7E |
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| Review date | 2 Jul 09 | 28 Oct 08 | 16 Sep 08 | 25 Oct 07 |
| Editor's rating |
7.6
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8.3
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8.2
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8.0
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| Price range | £270 | |||
| Review summary | Although its video isn't perfect, the Canon Legria FS200 is one of the better standard-definition consumer camcorders available. We'd like to see mechanical image stabilisation included, but, as long as you don't expect hi-def video quality from a standard-def camcorder, the FS200 is unlikely to disappoint Read full review |
The Samsung VP-HMX20 impressed us with the quality of its video even in low light, making this more than just a good-looking stylish model. We'd like more manual control -- and more subtle control over the zoom -- but it's so easy to use that we can look past that to see how good this camorder is Read full review |
Sony's forte is high-quality, cutting-edge technology delivered in highly desirable, stylish consumer products. That describes the TG3E perfectly. Serious videographers may scoff at some of its omissions and weaknesses, but for non-experts happy to plug their camcorder straight into their HDTVs, it's excellent Read full review |
The hard-drive-based version of the HDR-HC7, the Sony Handycam HDR-SR7E finally delivers a cutting-edge HD video experience, complete with great video and compatibility frustrations Read full review |
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