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Compare Sony Handycam™ DCR-TRV38 Mini DV Camcorder to Canon Optura 400 Mini DV Camcorder

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Sony Handycam DCR-TRV38 Image
Sony Handycam™ DCR-TRV38 Mini DV Camcorder

Canon Optura 400 Image
Canon Optura 400 Mini DV Camcorder
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Product Description   
  The DCR-TRV38 compact mini DV camcorder offers digital video and audio recording. The Digital technology delivers rich and accurate picture quality with up to 520 lines of resolution.
Along with the 2.2 Megapixel CCDs, Canon is strongly pushing the still features of the new camcorders. Particularly emphasized are Canon's set of photo features which they label DV Photo... More
Along with the 2.2 Megapixel CCDs, Canon is strongly pushing the still features of the new camcorders. Particularly emphasized are Canon's set of photo features which they label DV Photo Plus. This package integrates Canon's optics, large pixel count CCD, DIGIC DV Processor, and Print and Share feature. Both camcorders come with a built-in flash, a continuous shooting mode, selectable focus points, auto exposure bracketing, and a photo review feature. Less
Product MPN   
MPN DCRTRV38 OPTURA400
Key Features   
Camcorder Type   What is "Camcorder Type"? Digital Digital
Recording Format   What is "Recording Format"? Mini DV Mini DV
Recording System   What is "Recording System"? NTSC NTSC
Sensor Quantity   What is "Sensor Quantity"? 1 1
Memory Still Resolution 1 Megapixels 2 Megapixels
Optical Zoom   What is "Optical Zoom"? 10x 10x
Weight 1.44 lb. 1 lb.
CCD   
Sensor Quantity   What is "Sensor Quantity"? 1 1
Sensor Size 1/4.7" 1/3.4"
Number of Pixels   What is "Number of Pixels"? 1070K pixels 2200K pixels
LCD / Viewfinder   
Display Type   What is "Display Type"? With LCD Screen With LCD Screen
LCD Panel Size   What is "LCD Panel Size"? 3.5 in. 2.5 in.
Color Viewfinder   What is "Color Viewfinder"? With Color Viewfinder With Color Viewfinder
Lens   
Optical Zoom   What is "Optical Zoom"? 10x 10x
Digital Zoom   What is "Digital Zoom"? 120x 200x
Lens Focal Length 3.7 - 37 mm 4.7 - 47 mm
Filter Diameter 30 mm 30.5 mm
Video Modes   
Recording Speed   What is "Recording Speed"? SP • LP SP • LP
Image Stabilizer   What is "Image Stabilizer"? With Image Stabilizer With Image Stabilizer
Recommended Illumination   What is "Recommended Illumination"? Unknown 100 Lux
Low Lux   What is "Low Lux"? 7 Lux 1.1 Lux
Night Shot   What is "Night Shot"? With Night Shot Unknown
Audio   
Audio Format   What is "Audio Format"? 12/16 Bit PCM Digital Stereo Audio 12/16 Bit PCM Digital Stereo Audio
Memory Photography   
Memory Card Type   What is "Memory Card Type"? Memory Stick Pro SD Card • Multimedia Card (MMC)
Digital Still Shot Mode   What is "Digital Still Shot Mode"? With Still Shot Capability With Still Shot Capability
Memory Still Resolution 1 Megapixels 2 Megapixels
Max Still Image Size   What is "Max Still Image Size"? 1152 x 864 1632 x 1224
MPEG Movie Mode Resolution   What is "MPEG Movie Mode Resolution"? 320 x 240 (QVGA) • 160 x 112 320 x 240 (QVGA)
MPEG Movie Mode   What is "MPEG Movie Mode"? With MPEG Movie Mode With MPEG Movie Mode
Interfaces   
Output Interfaces S-Video • Composite (Video) • Audio (RCA) • FireWire / DV / i.Link • USB • Headphones Jack S-Video • Composite (Video) • Audio (RCA) • FireWire / DV / i.Link • USB
Input Interfaces S-Video • Composite (Video) • Audio (RCA) • FireWire / DV / iLink Composite (Video) • Audio (RCA) • FireWire / DV / iLink
Microphone Type Internal • External/Optional Internal
Power Supply   
Battery Type   What is "Battery Type"? Proprietary Lithium Proprietary Lithium
Battery Life   What is "Battery Life"? 1.58 Hours 1.5 Hours
Dimensions   
Width 2.88 in. 2.1 in.
Depth 6.38 in. 4 in.
Height 3.63 in. 4.2 in.
Weight 1.44 lb. 1 lb.
Warranty   
Warranty 1 Year Unknown
Miscellaneous   
Family Line Sony Handycam Canon Optura
Included Accessories 2 x AA Batteries • Software • USB Cable • A/V Cable • Shoulder Strap • 8 MB Memory Card • Lithium Propriety Battery • AC Power Adapter • Remote Control • Lens Cap Software • USB Cable • A/V Cable • 8 MB Memory Card • Lithium Propriety Battery • AC Power Adapter • Remote Control
Release Date February, 2003 Unknown
UPC 964587540 013803040937
Product ID 21327013 22413124
 
Product Reviews
Sony Handycam DCR-TRV38 Image
Sony Handycam™ DCR-TRV38 Mini DV Camcorder
3.5/5 stars
2 reviews
Canon Optura 400 Image
Canon Optura 400 Mini DV Camcorder
3.5/5 stars
5 reviews

A lot of power for a small package

by aztrainer , May 20, 2006
Pros: Lightweight, Size, Functions, Quality of the pictures in both video & Photo
Cons: Location of the zoom button, Hard to use with large hands, small SD card
The Bottom Line: The fit of form and function is awesome and the ability to have it in your hand all day is priceless.
This reviewer recommends this product.
Review: I have been looking at the different mini DV cameras for about a year. I was getting tired of lugging around my Sony Handicam. My friend had the Cannon ZR-400 and allowed me to use it over a weekend. I found it to produce a very good picture in a...
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Author's Rating: 4/5 stars  

A powerful package

by kb9vrg , Dec 12, 2005
Pros: Small size. Great picture. Acceptable still photos.
Cons: Small size, battery life, photos only transfer via USB, hard to use with large hands.
The Bottom Line: Great small camcorder and a wonderful way to get into digital video.
This reviewer recommends this product.
Review: I am by no means a video expert. I've done well over 4,000 shots on various digital still cameras.

Previously, I owned a full-size VHS camcorder for a couple of months that I had purchased off of eBay, but due to the size of the unit and...
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Author's Rating: 4/5 stars  
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