On Tue, 17 Sep 2002 23:03:29 -0400, "ActiveMind" wrote:

>How does the Sony DCRVX2000 compared to the Canon XL1S? I am sure this
>question has been asked many times. Sorry if I have to ask this question
>again. Personally, I like Sony product and I tend to lean towards the Sony
>VX2000.

Basically, the VX2000 is more compact, has far better
auto controls (and somewhat better manual controls for
image), is considerably cheaper, has a sharper picture
(with less oversharpening artifacts) that is more
neutral in color and which show better color differentiation
in low-contrast/saturation situations, can shoot well
in considerably lower light levels, can run longer on
compact and cheap battery solutions, comes with a better
viewfinder (and also comes with an LCD panel, useful for
some shooting situations); the XL1s has marginally better
sound quality, has more audio choices and better control
over these, allows changing of lenses (not as useful
for wide-angle as one might think, but quite useful
for macro, long tele, and manual-control purposes); has
a stabilizer that makes the camera easier to hand-hold
with the standard zoom at the longest focal lengths.
In other words, in general, the VX2000 is easier to
use and performs better in terms of picture, at a lower
price (and offers other advantages...), but for some
specific purposes, the XL1s can be a better choice
(but for these, the JVC 500 and Panasonic 200 may
be better choices yet, for similar money...). Not directly
comparing the VX2000 and XL1s, but perhaps useful:
www.David-Ruether-Photography.com/vid_pict_characts.htm
www.David-Ruether-Photography.com/camcorder-comparison.htm
www.David-Ruether-Photography.com/sony_dcr-vx2000.htm
Alternative to the VX2000: PD150 (adds XLRs and some
additional audio control).