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>I was also wondering how the Sony VX2000 compares to Canon XL1. Based
>on a couple things I read, it seemed that the XL1 was more on par with
>the VX1000, however, looking at a couple of websites, I've seen the XL1
>priced at or above the VX2000. So which is really the "better" camera
>(don't tell me it's hard to define because it depends on how you define
>better, etc. just answer, in your own opinion, or based on the specs).

On my web page, under the "I babble" index, is listed a
camcorder comparison article. All the above are represented.
I tell you what I think each camcorder's +'s and -'s are,
and how I rank them - but for uses other than the ones I
have for camcorders (nature, events, people-gatherings - in
all light levels), or for specific needs, your rankings may
differ - as they may, simply based on aesthetic preferences,
or whatever... I can tell you why I may dislike or like a
particular camcorder, but for you, "it depends on how
you define better"......;-) BTW, as in still photography,
and especially in audio, technical specs in video are at
best only slightly helpful (and are often useless or
misleading).