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Which camcorder is better, the JVC Everio GZ-HM870B Full High Definition Camcorder or Sony HDR-PJ10?

• I am looking to buy a new HD camcorder, I want one that doesn't make people look unnaturally big. I know this is a lot of info but any help would be really appreciated. thanks for all ur help. here are the specs for the Sony: General Product Type Camcorder - 1080p with projector Main Features Camcorder Sensor Resolution 4.2 Mpix Camcorder Effective Video Resolution 1.49 Mpix Media Type Flash card Color Support Color Optical Sensor Type Exmor R CMOS Optical Sensor Size 1/4" Min Illumination 3 lux Analog Video Format NTSC Digital Zoom 350 x Shooting Modes Digital photo mode Shooting Programs Spotlight, landscape, portrait mode, twilight portrait, fireworks, twilight mode, sunset, beach, snow, sunrise Digital Scene Transition White fader, black fader Image Stabilizer Optical (Steady Shot with Active Mode) Max Shutter Speed 1/10000 sec Min Shutter Speed 1/8 sec Exposure Modes Program, automatic White Balance Custom, automatic, presets White Balance Presets Indoor, outdoor Digital Video Format MPEG-2, AVCHD Still Image Format JPEG Remote Control Remote control - infrared Video Capture AVCHD - 1920 x 1080 - 60 fps - 28Mbps ¦ AVCHD - 1920 x 1080 - 60 fps - 24Mbps ¦ AVCHD - 1920 x 1080 - 60 fps - 17Mbps ¦ AVCHD - 1440 x 1080 - 60 fps - 9Mbps ¦ AVCHD - 1440 x 1080 - 60 fps - 5Mbps ¦ MPEG-2 - 720 x 480 - 60 fps - 9Mbps Camcorder Effective Still Resolution 1.49 Mpix Camcorder Interpolated Still Resolution 3.3 Mpix Widescreen Video Capture Yes Image Processor BIONZ Supported Resolution 1080i, 1080p Face Detection Yes Memory / Storage Flash Memory 16 GB flash - integrated (soldered memory - 16 GB ) Image Storage JPEG 2122 x 1584 ¦ JPEG 2122 x 1188 ¦ JPEG 1600 x 1200 ¦ JPEG 640 x 480 Supported Flash Memory SD Memory Card, Memory Stick PRO Duo, SDXC Memory Card, Memory Stick PRO Duo Mark2, SDHC Memory Card, Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo Lens System Type Zoom lens - 2.1 mm - 63 mm - f/1.8-3.4 Focal Length 2.1 mm - 63 mm Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera 29.8 - 894mm Focus Adjustment Automatic, manual Auto Focus TTL contrast detection Lens Aperture F/1.8-3.4 Optical Zoom 30 x Zoom Adjustment Motorized drive Filter Size 30 mm Min Focus Range 0.4 in Features Built-in lens shield Additional Features Self Timer Yes Self Timer Delay 10 sec Low Lux / Night Mode Yes Digital Still Camera Function Yes Additional Features USB 2.0 compatibility, touch-screen control, backlight compensation, auto power save, digital noise reduction, date/time stamp, Dolby Digital 5.1 channel recording, takes photos while movie recording, Golf Shot function, Dynamic Range Optimizer, face detection, USB charging, 24p Cinema Mode, Exif Print support, Smile Detection technology, x.v.Color technology, built-in stereo speakers, Intelligent AUTO (iAUTO) Display Type LCD display - 3" - color Display Form Factor Rotating Display Format 230,000 pixels Microphone Type Microphone - built-in Microphone Operation Mode Surround Microphone Features Zoom, wind noise reduction Connections Connector Type 1 x composite video/audio output ¦ 1 x Hi-Speed USB ¦ 1 x component video output ¦ 1 x HDMI output ¦ 1 x S-Video output ¦ 1 x microphone ¦ 1 x headphones ¦ 1 x remote control Expansion Slot(s) 1 x Memory Stick PRO Duo ¦ 1 x SD Memory Card Software Software Drivers & Utilities, Sony Picture Motion Browser System Requirements for PC Connection Operating System Support MS Windows 7, MS Windows XP SP3, MS Windows Vista Peripheral Devices USB port, CD-ROM drive Miscellaneous Cables Included Component video / audio cable ¦ USB cable ¦ A/V cable Power Power Device Power adapter - external Battery Supported Battery Sony NP-FV50 JVC specs JVC Everio GZ-HM870B Full HD Camcorder! The GZ-HM870 features 10.62M Back-illuminated CMOS Sensor and F1.2 Super Bright & 29.5mm Wide Angle JVC HD GT LENS for powerful low-light performance. Also Built-in Bluetooth(R) Wireless Technology and Enhanced Advanced Image Stabiliser deliver a range of shooting possibilities. - 1/2.3-inch 10.62M Back-Illuminated CMOS - 32GB Built-in Flash memory - 15x Dynamic Zoom / 200x Digital Zoom - Memory Card Slot for SDXC/ SDHC/SD - Remote Control provided - Full HD 1920×1080 Recording - 24Mbps High Bit Rate Recording - ’1080TV’ lines Horizontal Resolution of Full HD 1920×1080 - Built-in Bluetooth(R) Wireless Technology - Seamless Recording - JVC HD GT LENS - Super LoLux with F1.2 Super Bright Lens & Back-Illuminated CMOS Sensor - 29.5mm Wide Angle - Enhanced Advanced Image Stabiliser - Intelligent AUTO - Time-Lapse REC - Auto REC - Smile Meter / Smile Shot - Face Recognition - 3.5″ “Frameless” Touch Panel LCD (920k) - Auto Illumi. Light - Built-in Auto Flash

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  I put the Sony HDR-PJ10 through its paces to create this video review. See my ill-timed pimple in high definition! The buzz you hear in the audio is actually cicadas, not a problem with the camera. It's hard to find a quiet place to film at my house during the day. In fact, the wind noise reduction feature cut down the cicada buzz by an impressive amount. Just keep in mind that the picture quality had to be reduced significantly in order to fit within Amazon's file size guidelines.