Best camcorders for 2009

[windows_user]

Does any one know best camcorders for 2009? I am going to buy a new camcorder for my elder brother. I want to give it as a gift. Is there any best camcorders available in the market?

[Regina]

Samsung recently announced world’s slimmest Blu-ray player and the world’s slimmest HDTV at the CES 2009. Samsung SMX-F34 comes with Schneider Optics Lens, 6GB of Flash memory and 34x optical zoom. Another camcorder from Samsung, HMX-R10 comes with 12MP images and 5x optical zoom.

[Pugsly]

Canon VIXIA high definition camcorders features Canon's newest and most sophisticated image processor, DIGIC DV III. Some more features include 8.0 Megapixel photo capture, Genuine Canon Face Detection Technology, and an advanced Auto Exposure system. Additional features found on select VIXIA models include Instant AutoFocus, SuperRange Optical Image Stabilization and 24Mbps Recording - the highest bit rate in AVCHD. Up to 35 faces can be detected automatically, and nine detection frames can be displayed at one time. The system is so intelligent that it will even recognize faces that are turned down or sideways.

[Gonzo]

Sony's HDR-CX12 Handycam is the world’s first HD camcorder (according to the company) with both Smile Shutter and face detection technologies. It can record full HD video of 1920 x 1080 resolution and 10 megapixel pictures on its memory stick. It has an excellent video performance, impressive photos and decent manual controls.