which is camcorder is better?

[shee]

Which camera do you think is better because I'm planning to buy one.

DCR-HC52 MiniDV Handycam® Camcorder or DCR-HC62 MiniDV Handycam® Camcorder. I need suggestions.

[roi]

Here are some of the specifications of DCR-HC52 MiniDV Handycam® Camcorder and DCR-HC62 MiniDV Handycam® Camcorder:

For DCR-HC52 MiniDV Handycam® Camcorder:

Video
* Format(s) Supported : DV (AVI)
* Video Signal System : NTSC color, EIA standards

Weights and Measurements
* Dimensions (Approx.) : 2 1/2 x 3 3/8 x 4 5/8 inch (63x85x115mm) with Battery, 2 1/2 x 3 3/8 x 4 1/2 inch (63 x 85 x 114mm) with Battery
* Weight (Approx.) : 13 oz (380g) without Tape and Battery, 15oz (440g) with Tape and Battery

Hardware
* Assignable Dial : N/A
* Flash : N/A
* Manual / Auto Lens Cover : Manual
* Memory Stick slot : N/A
* Microphone : Yes
* S/S & Zoom button on LCD : Yes
* Viewfinder : Color (123K Pixels)

General
* Imaging Device : 1/6" Advanced HAD™ CCD Imager
* Pixel Gross : 680K
* Processor : N/A
* Recording Media : MiniDV
* Recording and Playback Times : SP: 60min/80min., LP: 90min/120min.
* Still Actual : N/A
* Still Picture Resolution : N/A
* Video Actual : 340K Pixels (4:3)
* Video Resolution : N/A

Power
* Battery Type : InfoLITHIUM® with AccuPower™ Meter System (NP-FH30)
* Power Consumption : 1.8W / 2.1W (VF/LCD)
* Power Requirements : 7.2V (battery pack); 8.4V (AC Adaptor)

Audio
* Audio Format : PCM Digital Stereo (12/16bit)

Service and Warranty Information
* Limited Warranty : Limited Warranty --- 1 Year Parts; 90 Days Labor

Convenience
* Dual Record : N/A
* Face Detection : N/A
* Hybrid : N/A
* Hybrid Plus : N/A
* Memory Stick PRO™ Media Compatibility : N/A
* Minimum Illumination : 11lux (1/60 Shutter Speed)
* Quick On : N/A
* SteadyShot® Image Stabilization : S-SS
* Still Image Mode(s) : N/A
* USB Streaming : N/A
* White Balance : Auto / outdoor / indoor / Onepush (Touch Panel)

Convenience Features
* BRAVIA® Sync™ : N/A
* Digital Picture Effect(s) : N/A
* Dubbing Button : N/A
* Dynamic Range Optimizer : N/A
* Easy Operation : Yes
* Face Index : N/A
* Fader Effect(s) : Black, White, Mosaic, Monotone
* Film Roll Index : N/A
* Low Light Capability : NS plus
* Multiple Language Display : Yes
* Photo Capture from Movie : N/A
* PhotoTV HD : N/A
* PictBridge Compatible : N/A
* Picture Effect(s) : Mosaic, Solarization, Monotone, Sepia, Neg. Art, Pastel
* Scene Mode(s) : Auto, Twilight, Sunrise & Sunset, Landscape, Portrait, Spotlight, Sports Lesson, Beach, Snow
* Slide Show Mode : N/A
* x.v.Color™ : N/A

Optics/Lens
* 35mm Equivalent : 36 - 1440mm (4:3 Camera Mode), 39 - 1560mm (16:9 Camera Mode)
* Aperture : F1.8 - 4.1
* Digital Zoom : 2000x
* Exposure : Touch Panel (24 steps)
* Filter Diameter : 30mm
* Focal Distance : 1.9 - 76mm
* Focus : Full range auto / Manual (Touch Panel)
* Lens Type : Carl Zeiss® Vario-Tessar®
* Optical Zoom : 40x
* Progressive Shutter Mode : N/A
* Shutter Speed : Auto, 1/60 - 1/4000 (Scene Selection Mode)

Display
* LCD Screen : 2.5"1 touch panel LCD display

Inputs and Outputs
* Active Interface Shoe : N/A
* Analog Audio/Video Output(s) : Included (via A/V Remote Terminal)
* Audio/Video Remote Terminal : Video/S Video/Audio/LANC
* Component Video (Y/Pb/Pr) Output(s) : N/A
* Digital Audio/Video Output(s) : N/A
* HDMI™ Connection Output(s) : N/A
* Headphone Jack : N/A
* LANC Terminal : Accesible via A/V Remote Terminal
* Microphone Input : N/A
* S-Video Output(s) : Via A/V Remote (sold seperately)
* USB Port(s) : N/A
* i.LINK® Interface : Yes (DV only)

For DCR-HC62 MiniDV Handycam® Camcorder:

Video
* Format(s) Supported : DV (AVI)
* Video Signal System : NTSC color, EIA standards

Weights and Measurements
* Dimensions (Approx.) : 2 1/2 x 3 3/8 x 4 5/8 inch (63 x 85 x 115mm) with battery, 2 1/2 x 3 3/8 x 4 1/2 inch (63 x 85 x 114mm) without battery
* Weight (Approx.) : 13 oz (390g) without Tape and Battery, 1lb (455g) with Tape and Battery

Hardware
* Assignable Dial : N/A
* Flash : N/A
* Manual / Auto Lens Cover : Manual
* Memory Stick slot : Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Media
* Microphone : Yes
* S/S & Zoom button on LCD : Yes
* Viewfinder : Color Wide 16:9 (123K Pixels)

General
* Imaging Device : 1/6" Advanced HAD™ CCD Imager
* Pixel Gross : 1070K
* Processor : N/A
* Recording Media : MiniDV
* Recording and Playback Times : SP: 60min/80min., LP: 90min/120min.
* Still Actual : 1000K Pixels (4:3), 750K Pixels (16:9)
* Still Picture Resolution : 1 megapixel
* Video Actual : 690K Pixels (4:3), 670K Pixels (16:9)
* Video Resolution : N/A

Power
* Battery Type : InfoLITHIUM® with AccuPower™ Meter System (NP-FH40)
* Power Consumption : 2.5W / 2.8W (VF/LCD)
* Power Requirements : 7.2V (battery pack); 8.4V (AC Adaptor)

Audio
* Audio Format : PCM Digital Stereo (12/16bit)

Service and Warranty Information
* Limited Warranty : Limited Warranty --- 1 Year Parts; 90 Days Labor

Convenience
* Dual Record : N/A
* Face Detection : N/A
* Hybrid : N/A
* Hybrid Plus : N/A
* Memory Stick PRO™ Media Compatibility : Tested to support up to 8GB media capacity; does not support high speed transfer function; does not support Access Control security function.
* Minimum Illumination : 8 lux (Auto Slow Shutter ON, Shutter Speed 1/30)
* Quick On : N/A
* SteadyShot® Image Stabilization : S-SS
* Still Image Mode(s) : JPEG
* USB Streaming : Yes
* White Balance : Auto / outdoor / indoor / Onepush (Touch Panel)

Convenience Features
* BRAVIA® Sync™ : N/A
* Digital Picture Effect(s) : Still, Flash Motion, Luminance Key, Slow Shutter, Trail, Old Movie
* Dubbing Button : N/A
* Dynamic Range Optimizer : N/A
* Easy Operation : Yes
* Face Index : N/A
* Fader Effect(s) : Black, White, Mosaic, Overlap, Wipe, Monotone, Dot
* Film Roll Index : N/A
* Low Light Capability : S-NS plus
* Multiple Language Display : Yes
* Photo Capture from Movie : Yes
* PhotoTV HD : N/A
* PictBridge Compatible : Yes
* Picture Effect(s) : Mosaic, Solarization, Monotone, Sepia, Neg. Art, Pastel
* Scene Mode(s) : Auto, Twilight, Candle (movie only), Sunrise & Sunset, Fireworks (movie only), Landscape, Portrait, Spotlight, Sports (movie only), Beach, Snow
* Slide Show Mode : Yes
* x.v.Color™ : N/A

Optics/Lens
* 35mm Equivalent : 43 - 1075mm (4:3 Camera Mode), 41 - 1189mm (16:9 Camera Mode)
* Aperture : F1.8 - 3.2
* Digital Zoom : 2000x
* Exposure : Touch Panel (27 steps)
* Filter Diameter : 30mm
* Focal Distance : 2.5 - 62.5mm
* Focus : Full range auto / Manual (Touch Panel)
* Lens Type : Carl Zeiss® Vario-Tessar®
* Optical Zoom : 25x
* Progressive Shutter Mode : N/A
* Shutter Speed : Auto, 1/2 - 1/4000 (Scene Selection Mode)

Display
* LCD Screen : 2.7"1 wide (16:9) hybrid touch panel LCD display (123k pixels)

Inputs and Outputs
* Active Interface Shoe : N/A
* Analog Audio/Video Output(s) : Included (via A/V Remote Terminal)
* Audio/Video Remote Terminal : Video/S Video/Audio/LANC
* Component Video (Y/Pb/Pr) Output(s) : N/A
* Digital Audio/Video Output(s) : N/A
* HDMI™ Connection Output(s) : N/A
* Headphone Jack : N/A
* LANC Terminal : Accesible via A/V Remote Terminal
* Microphone Input : N/A
* S-Video Output(s) : Included in A/V Remote
* USB Port(s) : Yes (ver 1.1)
* i.LINK® Interface : Yes (DV only)

If you want more specifications for the two camcorders just click this two links

DCR-HC52 MiniDV Handycam® Camcorder
DCR-HC62 MiniDV Handycam® Camcorder

[Alchemist]

I'm leaning on the DCR HC62 model because I believed it is the upgraded version of the HC52 one. If price does not matter then go for the upgraded unit!

Cheers!

[shee]

ok... i'll with the DCR HC62... hehehe... thanks alchemist!