Sony TG3E: world's smallest 1080i camcorder unboxed, sized-up with 720p champ

Get a load of what just arrived at the doorstep of our European HQ -- the world's smallest 1080i camcorder, Sony's TG3E. Otherwise known as the TG1 in the US, this pup is small and sturdy and definitely looks the part of a Full HD (as it's defined for camcorders) 1080i shooter. Hell, Sony somehow managed to turn that boxy design into something sexy to hold. However, Sanyo's 720p Xacti DMX-HD700 (in red) still trumps the TG3E in size and weight. Unfortunately, it gives up significant lines of resolution in the process and uses inferior materials to boot. We'll be back later with a full review of this pup as soon as we find a nice, tropical island which can pamper this beast in the luxury a $900 camcorder deserves. So until then, check the gallery over at Classic and call out in the comments with any questions you'd like us to tackle.

[S4Rs Posted May 2nd 2008 9:13AM]

I have a DSC-M2, and I love it. I hate the software though. I am assuming its in MP4's too which WMP does not want to support.

I think I will buy this just cause I will have no reason for my 1Gig
Memory Stick Duos (Just go to SD already, And ditch ATRAC too). if I get rid of my M2. Like the touchscreen too.

Also its very hard to keep a steady hand cause these things are so small and light.