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Pros: Highly portable, arresting design, performed well in bright lighting

Cons: Below average low-light performance, unconventional shape takes some getting used to

Verdict: The HDR-TG1 is the smallest HD camcorder we've ever reviewed. To a certain extent, its portability comes at the expense of video quality. However, it still offers an impressive performance across the board. Enthusiastically recommended.

Review summary: The latest addition to Sony's 'Handycam' lineup is the HDR-TG1, which the company bills as 'the world's smallest Full High Definition' video camera.

Pros: Great video capture quality, Dolby audio capture is crisp and clear, captures well even in low light, sleek design, thoughtful ergonomics, very well priced, ultra portable, fast power-up.

Cons: Touch screen interface isn't as intuitive to use as we'd have hoped, video format is difficult to deal with.

Verdict: Although the HDR-TG1 isn't quite perfect, we love its portability and impressive video and still image captures.

Review summary: Nowadays, HD camcorder is a buzz word. And if the handycam is from Sony it appeals more to us. Yes, I am talking about diminutive and compact Sony HDR-TG1 camcorder, which records video in full HD resolution (in 1080i video mode). This high-definition ...

Review summary: Sony company has rolled out their newest world smallest full HD camcorder, under the name SONY HDR-TG1.

Review summary: Sony's recently announced HDR-TG1 Handycam will be arriving this May, retailing for $900 while holding the title of being the smallest full HD camcorder in the world. Tipping the scales at a mere 10 ounces, the HDR-TG1 Handycam features :- Record ...