Sony
JVC, Sony.......
This depends on what your most concerned with. If it's picture and sound quality, then you'd be better off with a digital camcorder. If it's affordability of the unit and accessories (tapes, batteries, etc.) then this Hi8 camcorder might be the better pick for you.
The difference would be about the same as the jump from VHS to DVD (if it's a miniDV camcorder) or from VHS to bluray (if it's a 720p or better digital camcorder.)
Sony.
They are the same thing but different brand name
One can purchase a Sony Digital 8 Camcorder online though the retailer Amazon. The online retailer eBay also offers the Sony Digital 8 Camcorder for sale.
btw the sony i was talking about is the webbie
Sony has a wide range of camcorders, some digital some not. If you are looking for digital there are such ones as the HDR-TD10 or the HDR-P150V. If you are looking for analog then there is the CCD-TRV67 Hi-8 analog camcorder.
"Sony digital camcorders can cost anywhere from three hundred to fourteen hundred dollars. Prices depend on style, capabilities and technical aspects of the camcorder."
Yes, Sony does make handheld digital camcorders. They cost, on average, $200 and are great for any moment. If you need a top quality camcorder for the right price, this is it.
The digital 8 camcorder is a product that was introduced by Sony in 1999. These camcorders are available for purchase from sites such as Amazon and eBay.
Canon. They only make digital, it's their specialty. Sony...blows. Only Nikon comes close.