Sony Handycam HDR-TG1: Review and Test

This small camcorder was released in 2008, and despite its size, it is actually quite powerful. It records in 1080/60i to Sony's memory stick format.  The minimum illumination this camcorder can record in is 5 lux.  It has 10X optical zoom, with up to 120X digital.

Overall Rating: 9/10

PROS:
Lightweight
Easy to carry
Works well with lefties
High video quality

NEUTRAL:
Digital zoom is questionable

CONS:
Image stabilization is meh
5.1 channel microphones aren't that great
Questionable battery life

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