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Sony HDR-TG5V


(8.5 out of 10)


Sleek, svelte, and a snap to use, the only serious problem with the HDR-TG5V is its price.

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Based on the HDR-TG5V’s diminutive size, some folks might be tempted to think of Sony’s new ultra-compact HD Handycam as being little more than a Flip with an inflated price tag. But that’s just not so. This little marvel of consumer-grade camcorder engineering has most of the same features found in Sony’s portlier high-definition video cameras, including SteadyShot image stabilization, manual focus, and even a relatively large internal solid-state drive capable of holding hours worth of gorgeous, highest-quality 1080p video. Plus, it’s got at least one trick up its sleeve that you’re not likely to find in any other HD camcorder, ultra-compact or otherwise: GPS geotagging. Tantalized yet? Continue reading full review @ Digital Trends

ProsCons
  • Great quality HD video
  • Advanced functions usually found only in full-sized camcorders
  • Clever minimalist design
  • Expensive
  • Average bundled software
  • Touchscreen controls for exposure and manual focus, are slower to access than physical buttons.