Unveiled in early 2009, the Sony HDR-XR100 is brimming with attributes like to the Sony HDR-CX100 like face detection, Smile Shutter and most of all the exact same lens, with the exception that this camcorder is a hard-drive based gadget, serves up 5.1 channels for sound and perhaps, does not seem as pretty looking.

Notwithstanding the fact that sporting the common lens and is robust and will certainly outlive its warranty, it is a bit sad for a low-end camera looking at the video quality on these two cameras are not the same. The video quality on the Sony HDR-XR100 seems to be a bit soft, even when it isn’t enlarged on a large screen, and its outdoor shots undoubtedly look a little low on contrast with blown-out highlights.

To be wholly definite that you got yourself the perfect piece of equipment for your needs, do read more camcorder reviews before deciding to fork out money for the Sony HDR-XR100!