Conclusion: The good: First-rate video quality and performance; geotagging videos is fun, if limited. The bad: Annoying menu system; no wind filter; no manual shutter-speed, iris, or audio controls; relatively big and heavy; expensive. The bottom line: Though their geotagging capabilities are mostly novelty and their interfaces could use a complete overhaul...
Conclusion: The new Handycam does some cool tricks with its built-in GPS, hefty storage, new 6-megapixel imager and enhanced OIS. If we hadn't reviewed the Canon HF S10, we'd probably shouting hosannas in its praise for the video, hefty storage and cool GPS tagging. However, we did test the Canon, and it remains our current camcorder king, since the videos...
Conclusion: The HDR-XR500 is without a doubt the best HD camcorder in this price segment. Sony has made real progress with the sensitivity and the image stabilizer. You can use it under any conditions and obtain excellent quality images. What more you want?