advice on camcorder

phoenix7_2

my son is getting married and I want a camcorder that will work well in good light & low light but also have decent battery life, a memory card and able to download to computer & dvd etc.
Having said all that I know nothing at all about camcorders but my son has picked out 2 in his price range and I would be really grateful if someone could tell me which will be best.
thank you so much

PANASONIC HC-V510 Full HD Camcorder
or
SONY HDR-CX320 Full HD Camcorder

AnthonyUK

Both of them are good but the Sony has the slight edge over the Panasonic for quality with a more sensitive Exmor R CMOS image sensor that captures a bit more detail in low-light situations. It shoots full 1920x1080 pixel AVCHD format that'll work perfectly with large screen 1080p HD televisions.

victor2

Is the camcorder to video the wedding or as a present?
If the former, and as you say, you know nothing at all about camcorders, then you'll probably be disappointed with the results. Get somebody who knows something about photography to do a proper video - it'll cost, but weddings are generally unrepeatable occasions!
Modern camcorders can take pictures in poor light situations, but when viewed at any useful size, you see the sacrifice in quality that makes it possible. Add to that a camera in the hands of a novice and you might as well use a smartphone to record it.

On the other hand, if it's a present then surely the recipient has some idea what his requirements are, and models which may meet them.

phoenix7_2

thank you, it is both. They have no more idea than me which is why they chose those 2 then left the decision up to me. A professional wanted £2000 to include photos etc as well but as it's just a small ceremony with only 4 people and in Australia I have taken anthonyUk advice and ordered the sony. Thank you both for replying.