Sony Handycam HDR-XR200V

The Sony Handycam HDR-XR200V is a high definition camcorder from Sony's 2009 lineup.  The camcorder features full 1080p high definition video recording, 4-megapixel still image capture, and a built-in 120 GB hard drive to store up to 48 hours of high definition footage.  It is designed with a 2.7" touch LCD screen that rotates up to 270 degrees for multiple viewing angles.  The HDR-XR200V includes a professional Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar lens with a special T* anti-glare coating that provides 15x optical and 180x digital zoom.  It utilizes advanced recording technology including Sony's SteadyShot image stabilization, Smile Shutter, and face detection technology.  The HDR-XR200V also records audio in Dolby Digital 5.1 surround sound and has a built-in zoom microphone for realistic sound.  The camcorder is a step up from Sony's HDR-XR100 since it has a larger hard drive and includes a built-in GPS receiver for geotagging and a map-index function.

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Sony Handycam HDR-XR200V
MSRP $1,000.00
Release date March, 2009
Brand Sony
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2.7" touchscreen
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records in 5.1 surround sound
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records in full 1080p
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built in 120GB storage capacity
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4MP still shots
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HDD storage uses more power and is more prone to damage than a solid state flash drive
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somewhat expensive for the average consumer
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Features/Specs

  • Full 1920x1080 high-definition video recording
  • 4-megapixel still image capture
  • 2.7" Touch LCD screen
  • Screen rotates up to 270 degrees
  • Built-in120GB hard drive (up to 48 hrs)
  • Geotagging with built-in GPS receiver, map-index function
  • Improved Optical Steady Shot with Active Mode stabilization
  • Smile Shutter™ technology
  • Face detection technology
  • SteadyShot image stabilization
  • Professional Carl Zeiss® Vario-Sonnar® T* lens
  • 15x optical zoom/180x digital zoom
  • Records in Dolby® Digital 5.1 surround sound with built-in zoom microphone
  • HDMI output

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Sony Handycam HDR-XR200V

• Sony HDR-XR200V 120GB HDD High Definition Camcorder w/15x Optical Zoom

• Handycam HDR-XR200V 120GB Hard Drive HD Camcorder

UPC: 027242763173

EAN: 027242763173

MPN: HDRXR200V

Competitors

JVC Everio GZ-HM400

JVC Everio GZ-HM400

MSRP  $999.95    Released  September, 2009
Pros
  • 32GB of internal solid state storage
  • expandable storage via affordable, capacious and easy to find SD/SDHC flash cards
  • can record in full 1080p high definition
Cons
  • too expensive for the majority of consumers
  • quite similar to previous generation offerings from JVC
  • no touchscreen UI
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Panasonic HDC-HS250

Panasonic HDC-HS250

MSRP  $999.95    Released  April, 2009

The Panasonic HDC-SD250 is a high-definition camcorder recommended for new or intermediate users who desire an easy-to-use camcorder that can still produce top-notch, vivid video worthy of sharing with friends and family. The fifth of five Panasonic HDC-HS models, the Panasonic HDC-HS250 is a direct upgrade from the Panasonic HDC-HS20 in that it features...

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Panasonic HDC-HS300

Panasonic HDC-HS300

MSRP  $1,399.95    Released  April, 2009
Pros
  • large 120GB of internal storage
  • 5 microphones for full 5.1 surround sound
  • capable of recording to capacious, easy to find and inexpensive SD/SDHC cards
Cons
  • limited LCD screen resolution (230,400 pixels)
  • HDD storage uses more power and is more prone to damage than a solid state flash drive
  • somewhat expensive for the average consumer
ProSCORE
1 review
73
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Yale

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February 2, 2009
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Pros

  • 2.7" touchscreen
  • records in 5.1 surround sound
  • records in full 1080p
  • built in 120GB storage capacity
  • 4MP still shots

Cons

  • HDD storage uses more power and is more prone to damage than a solid state flash drive
  • somewhat expensive for the average consumer

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neebski

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May 12, 2009
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Pros

  • 2.7" touchscreen

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totu

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May 8, 2009
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Pros

  • records in 5.1 surround sound

Cons

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HDR, XR, 200, V, HDRXR, XR200, 200V, HDRXR200, XR200V, HDRXR200V