Panasonic HDC-SD9

The Panasonic HDC-SD9 is an SD-card high-definition camcorder. The SD9 is in the same line as the Panasonic HDC-HS9, without the built-in harddrive. The SD9 records in 1920x 1080 progressive recording with 5.1 surround sound audio recording.

Panasonic HDC-SD9
MSRP $799.95
Release date March, 2008
Brand Panasonic
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ProSCORE
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3CCD recording
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Very small and lightweight
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HDMI output
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Capable of recording FullHD 1080p @ 24 fps
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58 hours record time on 32 GB SDHC memory card
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Details

The SD9 also features an "Intelligent Shooting Guide" which gives the user tips on recording, real-time, taking into account the current conditions. This can help a beginner videographer who isn't sure how to use the more advanced features.

Features

  • 3CCD camera system
  • Dimensions: 65mm x 67mm x 126mm
  • Weight: 275 g
  • 1920x1080 HD progressive recording
  • 5.1 surround sound audio recording
  • Face detection
  • Optical image stabilizer
  • Leica Dicomar lens
  • SD card for storage
  • Up to 2 hours battery life with option for a bigger battery

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Competitors

Panasonic HDC-SD9 is ranked 2nd among it's competitors.  See the top picks in Camcorders »
Canon Vixia HF10

Canon Vixia HF10

MSRP  $1,099.00    Released  April, 2008
Pros
  • Compact design
  • Great video quality
  • Great low light performer
  • Internal memory is good size
Cons
  • Awkward joystick placement on left of flip-out LCD screen
  • Video on internal memory is a pain to download, must be connected to AC or it does not let you download video over the USB??? SDHC cards are easier to deal with, and cost very little. The HF100 is the identical camera less the internal memory, save your money and the headaches, get the HF100 and a couple SDHC cards and good SDHC card reader for a few hundred dollars less.
ProSCORE
5 reviews
75
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vote Panasonic HDC-SD9 25% vs. vote Canon Vixia HF10 75%
Sanyo Xacti VPC-HD1000

Sanyo Xacti VPC-HD1000

MSRP  $1,000.00    Released  September, 2007
Pros
  • Compact and lightweight
  • Includes cradle with many output options including HDMI
  • Decent battery life and recording times
Cons
  • 1080i only - no 1080p
  • Still image quality is not that sharp
  • Visual artifacts due to aggressive video compression
ProSCORE
17 reviews
58
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vote Panasonic HDC-SD9 100% vs. vote Sanyo Xacti VPC-HD1000 0%
Flip Video Ultra

Flip Video Ultra

MSRP  $149.00    Released  September, 2007
Pros
  • No software to install - built-in software is loaded in memory on the camera itself
  • Easy to transfer videos to your PC and share on YouTube and email
  • Built-in USB arm, so you don't need other cables
Cons
  • No cap or cover to protect the lens when not in use.
  • No way to upgrade memory capacity
  • Video quality is decent but not great
ProSCORE
11 reviews
60
Vote! (1 vote)
vote Panasonic HDC-SD9 100% vs. vote Flip Video Ultra 0%
Hitachi DZBD9H

Hitachi DZBD9H

MSRP  $1,700.00    Released  March, 2008
Pros
  • Blu-ray + internal hard drive make for very long recording times
  • Good recording options (1080p/60Hz)
  • Improved image quality
Cons
  • Battery life is lackluster
  • WARNING: DO NOT BUY THIS CAMCORDER!
  • This camera does not allow editing the sound. You can burn nice pictures from a playlist to the DVD or Blu-ray discs, but you can not dub new narration or music.. Also, has external mike but no way to monitor sound via a headphone jack. No way to record external video onto the discs.
ProSCORE
2 reviews
50
Vote! (1 vote)
vote Panasonic HDC-SD9 100% vs. vote Hitachi DZBD9H 0%
JVC Everio GZ-HD6

JVC Everio GZ-HD6

MSRP  $1,399.00    Released  April, 2008
Pros
  • Decent video quality
  • Good manual control options
  • Great image stabilization
  • 3CCD sensor
Cons
  • Not using newest video format
  • Heavy
ProSCORE
2 reviews
57
Vote! (1 vote)
vote Panasonic HDC-SD9 100% vs. vote JVC Everio GZ-HD6 0%
Panasonic HDC-HS9

Panasonic HDC-HS9

MSRP  $1,099.95    Released  March, 2008

Released in 2008 the Panasonic HDC-HS9 is a high definition definition camcorder that utilizes 3 CCDs. Shooting at full 1080p the HDC-HS9 outputs AVCHD r.3 to a 60GB internal hard drive or loaded SD/SDHC card. Still photos are taken through the video capture mode, and are only recorded at full 1920x1080 resolution. Unfortunately, the...

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fractalhorizon

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October 17, 2008
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ProSCORE
100
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5 pros
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Pros

  • 3CCD recording
  • Very small and lightweight
  • HDMI output
  • Capable of recording FullHD 1080p @ 24 fps
  • 58 hours record time on 32 GB SDHC memory card

Cons

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Erik

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March 28, 2008
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ProSCORE
100
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5 pros
0 cons

Pros

  • 3CCD recording
  • Very small and lightweight
  • HDMI output
  • Capable of recording FullHD 1080p @ 24 fps
  • 58 hours record time on 32 GB SDHC memory card

Cons

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rk

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April 23, 2008
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ProSCORE
100
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3 pros
0 cons

Pros

  • 3CCD recording
  • Very small and lightweight
  • HDMI output

Cons

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HDC, SD, 9, HDCSD, SD9, HDCSD9