'My only lingering complaint about the design--albeit a minor one--is that the clever joystick used to control menu and VCR functions is a bit too tiny, making it difficult to control accurately.'
'No high-definition capability.'
'It is worth noting that the autofocus mode is so sluggish in the progressive modes that it is only marginally useful with fast-moving subjects or rapid camera movement.'
'Absent features available on the more upscale product include support for a Handycam station, the ability to shoot still photos and save them to a Memory Stick, and Super Night Shot Plus low-light mode.'
'It lacks many of the amenities found on some of Sony's more advanced, and pricey new camcorders this year, such as a 16:9 LCD screen, the ability to record Surround Sound, or an intelligent accessory shoe'
'a full-featured, compact MiniDV camcorder at an entry-level price.'