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Introduction
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01.Design
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02.Product Tour
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03.Performance
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04.Color Performance
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05.Low Light Performance
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06.Motion Performance
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07.Sharpness Performance
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08.Sample Videos
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09.Usability
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10.Ease of Use
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11.Handling
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12.Controls
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13.Features
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14.Recording Options
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15.Hardware
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16.Other Features
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17.Sanyo VPC-HD2000 Comparison
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18.JVC GZ-X900 Comparison
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19.Sony HDR-XR520V Comparison
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20.Conclusion
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21.Photo Gallery
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22.Specs & Ratings
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23.Comments
Sony HDR-TG5V
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ConclusionSony HDR-XR520V Comparison
The Sony HDR-TG5V and the Sony HDR-XR520V are two very different camcorders. The X520V is Sony’s top-line model and it costs roughly $500 more than the TG5V, so it may not be a fair comparison to look at these two side-by-side. The HDR-TG5V put up a surprising performance, however, and some of its numbers weren’t that much worse than its more expensive cousin. Sure, the HDR-XR520V had a better low light performance and a sharper image, but the fact that the HDR-TG5V can even stand in the same company as the XR520V is quite impressive.
A considerable portion of the HDR-XR520V’s exorbitant price tag stems from the fact that it has a 240GB internal hard drive strapped to its right side. This is a huge amount of storage space for a camcorder, and the HDR-XR520V is ideal for people who simply never want to deal with transferring footage from a camcorder to a computer or storage device. The HDR-XR520V also has more features than the HDR-TG5V, a cool control dial that allows you to precisely set manual controls, a much larger LCD screen, optical image stabilization, and an electronic viewfinder. Yes, it is way more loaded than the HDR-TG5V, but it also comes in a pretty bulky package.
Let’s be clear, the HDR-XR520V is better than the HDR-TG5V in essentially every category—except portability. However, the HDR-XR520V’s $1500 price tag definitely isn’t in most people’s budget. If you have your heart set on Sony, the HDR-TG5V isn’t a bad option. Our tests showed that it can hang with the big guys even though its specs aren’t as impressive.
Shop for the Sony HDR-TG5V
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