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Sony's HDR-TG3E / HDR-TG1 HD camcorder reviewed


Curious to see how the world's smallest 1080i camcorder holds up under the intense pressure of shooting a family vacation on an absolutely stunning island, are you? Good news -- our brethren over at Engadget Classic have spent some quality time with the HDR-TG3E / HDR-TG1 (model dependent on region), and sure enough, they wrote up an in-depth review to give you all the information you need to make the right choice. No spoilers here, head on over and take a gander for yourself.

Sony TG3E: world's smallest 1080i camcorder unboxed, sized-up with 720p champ


Get a load of what just arrived at the doorstep of our European HQ -- the world's smallest 1080i camcorder, Sony's TG3E. Otherwise known as the TG1 in the US, this pup is small and sturdy and definitely looks the part of a Full HD (as it's defined for camcorders) 1080i shooter. Hell, Sony somehow managed to turn that boxy design into something sexy to hold. However, Sanyo's 720p Xacti DMX-HD700 (in red) still trumps the TG3E in size and weight. Unfortunately, it gives up significant lines of resolution in the process and uses inferior materials to boot. We'll be back later with a full review of this pup as soon as we find a nice, tropical island which can pamper this beast in the luxury a $900 camcorder deserves. So until then, check the gallery over at Classic and call out in the comments with any questions you'd like us to tackle.

Sony's $900 HDR-TG1: world's smallest 1080i camcorder


We'll go ahead and let those other guys battle it out for the "world's smallest" camcorder title -- meanwhile, Sony's just cranked out the one to really pay attention to. The HDR-TG1 Handycam checks in at just 1.3- x 4.7- x 2.5-inches and weighs ten ounces, all while boasting the ability to capture those oh-so-precious vacation moments and unannounced streaking episodes in 1080p 1080i. Aside from that, it'll snag stills at 4-megapixels and holds everything on MS Pro Duo / Pro Duo Mark2 cards, while the 2.7-inch touchscreen keeps your eyes glued to the action. Furthermore, you'll find a 10x Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar optical zoom lens, BIONZ processing engine, 5.1 Dolby Digital audio recording and a bundled 4GB Pro Duo Mark2 card for $900. Get ready -- this one's comin' at you next month.

[Via AkihabaraNews]





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