Advantages: Good Picture, reasonable Sound.
Disadvantages: Relatively high price in comparison to other manufacturers

...Sony have always been a manufacturer who like to stay at the top of the market and the launch nearly 18 months ago of the FX20 in its current form merely confounds this. Incororating Sony's WEGA technology, the picture is exceptionally good for a "basic" 50hz television, and coupled with a DVD player the effect is simply stunning. The set is catered for in the sound department with a simple Nicam setup which although not particularly technologically advanced, is effective none the less. If you're really looking for a Pro-Logic set, Sony also manufacture the KV28FS20 which is identical in every way except that it has a Dolby Pro-Logic setup in preference to it's Nicam equivalent. In summary, the FX20 is a fantastic set, though if you can afford the 100hz set then you will obviously reap the benefits (the KV28FX60). If you're looking... Read review

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Advantages: Compact and excellent photos and videos
Disadvantages: Mute during filming of an action on the zoom + zoom too sensitive

...if your NV24HD will stay in state, by then! Ditto for LUMIX: DMW-BCE10E battery is compatible with the DMC-FS3, FS5, FS20, FX30, FX33, FX35, FX-55, FX500, and FX520… very good, too! PS: I strongly recommend to those who participate in important events that last several hours (weddings, communions, shows…) to buy a second battery. Tip: after acquiring a camera, camcorder or otherwise, remember to scan or "photocopy" with magnification, the serial number engraved on the case: it can always be used in case of loss or theft... By the way, I salute the courage to propose SAMSUNG longstanding, camera able to shoot more than 5 minutes. I still rattle when I think of my "old" A70 whose video was limited to 30 seconds… pretext not to compete the sale of camcorder on the mark! Indeed, always, I refused to take the camcorder to the sea to film our... Read review

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