Neither Canon XA10 nor Sony CX240 were recommended by experts this month
On 9 Apr 2024 (16 days ago) we went through 83 Camcorder expert endorsements , however neither Canon XA10 nor Sony CX240 were included in any of those recommendations. Since neither Camcorder received a single endorsement, as far as expert recommendations go, it's technically a tie. We do, however, recommend taking a look at Sony HDR-CX405 or other critically acclaimed Camcorders of this month.
For reference, Sony HDR-CX405 received 9 endorsements this month, from Family Vacation Critic (8 Mar 2021), TopTenReviews (25 Jan 2023) Lifewire (30 Jan 2024) and 6 others.
| Rank | Change | Price | Camcorder | Family Vacation Critic  | TopTenReviews  | Lifewire  | Digital Camera World  | TinyGrab  | Popular Photography  | Scary Mommy  | Looxcie  | EP Films  | Wondershare Filmora  |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | - | $299 |  Sony HDR-CX405 The Sony HDR-CX405 is a compact and lightweight camcorder that offers impressive video quality, a 30x optical zoom, and user-friendly features, making it suitable for a variety of uses. | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 2 | - | 3 |
| N/A | N/A | $1790 | 
Canon XA10 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| N/A | N/A | $209 |  Sony CX240 The Sony CX240 Camcorder is a budget-friendly option that offers impressive video quality, a range of features, and convenient connectivity options, making it suitable for beginners and professionals alike. | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Curious to see this month's entire Camcorders ranking? It's here
Canon XA10 
Sony CX240 
| Rank | Change | Price | Camcorder | Family Vacation Critic | TopTenReviews | Lifewire | Digital Camera World | TinyGrab | Popular Photography | Scary Mommy | Looxcie | EP Films | Wondershare Filmora |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | - | $299 | Sony HDR-CX405 The Sony HDR-CX405 is a compact and lightweight camcorder that offers impressive video quality, a 30x optical zoom, and user-friendly features, making it suitable for a variety of uses. | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 2 | - | 3 |
| 2 | - | Check price |  Canon Vixia HF R800 The Canon Vixia HF R800 is a highly recommended camcorder that offers excellent video quality, impressive zoom capabilities, and a range of features to enhance the user's recording experience. | 3 | - | - | - | 10 | - | - | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 3 | - | Check price |  Panasonic HC-V770 The Panasonic HC-V770 is a versatile camcorder with advanced features, impressive zoom capabilities, and comprehensive connectivity options, making it suitable for vloggers, amateur filmmakers, and those who want to document special events or family moments. | 1 | - | - | - | 9 | - | - | 5 | 3 | 7 |
| 4 | - | Check price |  Sony FDR-AX700 The Sony FDR-AX700 is a prosumer 4K camcorder with advanced features, exceptional video quality, and impressive zoom capabilities, making it ideal for professional videographers and filmmakers. | - | 4 | - | 4 | 3 | - | - | - | - | - |
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Expert reviews [4]
- with a score: 0
- without a score: 4
- 64GB internal flash drive and 2 SDXC-compatible memory card slots
- Genuine Canon 10x HD video lens with 8-blade Iris and manual focus ring
- Canon native 1920 x 1080 CMOS image sensor
- Canon DIGIC DV III image processor
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- 1920x1080 Full HD
- 9.2MP Exmor R CMOS Sensor
- 29.8mm wide angle Carl Zeiss Lens
- 27x Optical/54x Clear Image Zoom to get even closer to the action
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Canon XA10 is a popular and one of the more expensive options. It's in the top 3 bestselling camcorders and has a couple of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as Sony PXW-X70 or Canon XA65 .
Canon XA10 is $745.95 more expensive than an average camcorder ($1044.05).
Sony CX240 is a popular option at the bottom of the price range. It's in the top 3 bestselling camcorders and has dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as Dji OSMO Action or Sony CX405 .
Sony CX240 is $835.05 cheaper than the average camcorder ($1044.05).
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