Canon HF-R16
Canon HF-R16
HF-R16
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Panasonic HC-V700
Panasonic HC-V700
HC-V700
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Amazon.co.uk  392.20 
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Sony HDR-CX740
HDR-CX740
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Sony HDR-CX740
Sony HDR-PJ260
HDR-PJ260
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Sony HDR-PJ260
 
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MARCHANDS €
 
 
Amazon mark...  378.99 
Amazon.co.uk  386.56 
Amazon.co.uk  531.85 
Amazon.co.uk  531.85 
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MARCHANDS €
 
 
Amazon.co.uk  1168.00 
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MARCHANDS €
 
 
Amazon mark...  389.99 
Amazon.co.uk  392.20 
Pc world  409.99 
Comet  409.99 
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MARCHANDS €
 
 
Amazon mark...  518.04 
Amazon mark...  518.09 
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Canon HF-R16
Sony HDR-CX740
Panasonic HC-V700
Sony HDR-PJ260
Score
3 5 4
Specifications
Caractéristiques
FormatAVCHD
SensorCMOS 1/5.5''
Zoom20 x
Focal length in 24x3640 - 800 mm
Image stabilizationDigital
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Dimensions60 x 64 x 124 mm
Weight270 g
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Caractéristiques
FormatAVCHD
SensorBackit CMOS Exmor R 1/2.88 inches (6.3 mm)
Zoom10 x
Focal length in 24x3626 - 260 mm
Image stabilizationOpical (active)
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Dimensions137.5 x 73.5 x 67.5 mm
Weight555 without battery g
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Caractéristiques
Format
Sensor
Zoom x
Focal length in 24x36
Image stabilization
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Weight g
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Caractéristiques
FormatAVCHD
SensorCMOS Exmor R 1/3.91 (4.6 mm)
Zoom30 x
Focal length in 24x3629.8 - 894 mm
Image stabilizationLens with Active stabilisation mode
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Dimensions116.5 x 58.5 x 64.5
Weight320 g
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Conclusion
The HF R16 is a camcorder for anybody who doesn't want bulky hardware or complicated settings. It's attractive, lightweight and inexpensive, and ideal compromise for under £400. We would just remind you to add an SD card before you take it on holiday.
It's hard to find fault with Sony's CX740. It's a five-star camcorder with an impressive number of qualities (just look at how many 'Pros' we listed above!). The unique image stabilisation system works very well and picture quality is good in all conditions. It's not cheap, but at least the CX740 gives you top quality for your top dollar.
The Sony Handycam PJ260 is a family camcorder with plenty of great features, as much in its optics (zoom, wide angle) as in terms of its design (touchscreen, built-in memory). The integrated projector is a nice touch that's a decent enough fallback solution when there's no TV to hand. All in all, it's a good four-star camcorder.
Pluses

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Simple and light

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Pre-recording mode

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20x optical zoom

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Excellent image stabilisation system

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Very good picture quality in 50p mode

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Good build and finish, lens hood supplied

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Adjustable viewfinder

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Built-in USB cable

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26 mm wide angle

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32 GB internal memory

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5.1 microphone

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Built-in light

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50p video mode and 5.1 microphone

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29.8 mm wide angle

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30x optical zoom

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16 GB internal memory

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Headphones and mic sockets

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Built-in projector
Minuses

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Only 8 GB of memory

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Average sensitivity

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Hot-shoe can only be used with Sony accessories

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Colours are a bit dull

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