The Sony HDR-FX1000 is a new version of HDR-FX1. This handheld camcorder contains enough manual controls and features. However, if you’re a professional videographer, you’ll likely be disappointed with its lack of precise controls and design. It’s not a shoulder-mount, and it doesn’t have the stability and comfort of a larger body.

With a price range of $9,900 – $13,500, the Panasonic AG-HPX500 is a shoulder mounted high-definition camcorder from Panasonic that is nowhere in the cheap category but definitely packs a lot of features and many functions that are not available in any other camcorder in the market.