This report was filmed using a Sony HXR-MC50 and cutaway camera was the HDR-CX550V, both camcorders match perfectly and I can’t see any difference in picture quality though the MC50 does come with a 2 year Sony Silver Warranty.

The MC50 also comes with a very good directional mic which cannot be said for the 550. The domestic Sony gun mic is not a patch on the MC50’s mic.