I have done some considerable research on the two cameras. I have also read many reviews and studied many other cameras in its' class. It is true that the VX2000 is a great camera, however, with a keen ear you will notice there is an audio problem. Upgrading to the Sony PD-150 will eliminate this problem and is still the same camera. It is their "professional" version of the VX2000 for about $100 to $200 more and is equipped with on-board audio equipment to which not only reduces the hum, but can be adjusted at your fingertips. The Canon XL1S, well, I am definately considering this camera. It has been used in numerous commercials and movies already. That tells me a lot of what I need to know. If professional directors have the confidence and faith to shoot in this camera, why shouldn't I? There is, however, a new JVC Streamliner out there. Brand new. This camera devlivers 750 lines of horizontal resolution. But I have to ask myself, what TV (other than HD) can reproduce that on screen? None. Most of the resolution is cropped before being broadcast anyway. I examined the Sony and the Canon's myself. The Canon has better color reproduction and is more accurate in this area. The Sony is able to focus in dark environments, but the Canon is not far behin. In dark situations, however, the Sony is grainy. This has always been the case with their cameras under low light conditions. Whether you get a Sony DSC-85 vs. a Canon G2 or the Sony VX2000 vs. the Ganon GL1, it is inherently tru that Sony has grain. For me, picture quality is more important since it is "video", but the audio quality in the Canon XL1S speaks for itself. Again, many pros have used it and have broadcast their projects on TV and have made "movies" with the XL1S. The last advantage, interchangeable lenses. Good Luck.(posted 8011 days ago)Ernie Washington State