Sony Handycam DCR-HC32 Mini DV, Flash Media Camcorder

We bought this camera for basic "film our family and vacation scenes" use, so I will try to compare apples to apples. The camera is a good, basic, easy to use camera. We have enjoyed the touch screen menu, the letterbox or 16:9 feature, the lens quality, the LCD clarity, and the voice over feature. The voice over can be especially helpful after hearing your voice on the camera and deciding that you would rather have James Earl Jones, Kathleen Turner, or some other voice narrate your children's antics.

The only drawback we have experienced so far is the importing to computer. As far as we know, you cannot import video from this camera to any computer without the Handycam docking station and a power outlet. This is a strike against portability and ease of use. If you never use it anywhere but your home/home computer that could be just fine. However, there are other cameras that allow importing of video and charging with an extra item. Also, importing the video to a friend's computer or using video at work could get to be tedious.