The VX2000 is better in most respects, especially in low light and battery usage. It is heavier, though, and has a much more complicated manual operation mode. The flip out screen is a bonus, especially when shooting a long interview. Think carefully about sound acquisition; there is absolutely no substitute for a good external microphone correctly positioned. The 16:9 mode on these cameras will degrade the image, so avoid it if you can(posted 8427 days ago)Gareth