I think HG10 is a better camcorder than this and the HF100 model. Unlike HV30, they changed the specs for these two models. They put a smaller CMOS sensor (1/3.2") and a higher pixel count (3.3 Megapixels) which means less light per pixel which will most likely yield to lower low light capabilities. The only good addition 30p can be achieved by de-interlacing 60i signal by blend the fields method.