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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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08.3D Performance
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09.Sample Videos
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10.Usability
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11.Ease of Use
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12.Handling
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13.Controls
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14.Features
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15.Recording Options
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16.Hardware
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17.Rugged Design
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18.Other Features
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19.Sony MHS-CM1 Comparison
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20.Kodak Zx1 Comparison
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21.Flip UltraHD Comparison
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22.Conclusion
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23.Photo Gallery
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24.Specs & Ratings
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25.Comments
Sony MHS-PM1
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Kodak Zx1 ComparisonSony MHS-CM1 Comparison
The MHS-CM1 is Sony’s other member of the Webbie HD camcorder line. The CM1 and PM1 are similar in many ways—they share the same sensor and pixel counts, have most of the same features, and offer the same video and photo recording options. The real difference between the two is with size and layout. With its horizontal design and flip-out LCD, the MHS-CM1 is shaped more like a traditional camcorder than the MHS-PM1. It also includes a 5x optical zoom lens, which is something that is completely absent on the PM1.
As far as performance goes, we give the edge to the MHS-CM1, even though the two camcorders were very similar. The CM1’s 5x optical zoom gives the camcorder more versatility and it also helped it perform better on a few of our tests. One of the other big differences between the two models is their battery systems. The CM1 has an internal, non-removable battery, but it comes with a DC cable that plugs into the camcorder. The MHS-PM1 has a removable battery, but the camcorder doesn’t come with a power adapter and the battery must be removed from the camcorder for it to charge.
Obviously, the MHS-PM1 has its share of benefits. It is available at a lower cost than the CM1, and it has a lighter, more portable design. If you don’t care so much about size, however, the MHS-CM1 is the better camcorder. Its optical zoom and larger LCD are two excellent features that are noticeably lacking on the PM1.
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