sr10d vs sr12

What are the main differences between these two cameras?

FYI, I have never used underwater camcorders, and only used them topside minimally without really worrying about quality issues.

When using the compare feature on sony's webiste the differences I see are:

1. imaging device is 1/5" vs 1/3" - how significant is this?

2. still picture resolution is significantly different, but not an issue to me.

3. minimum illumination is 5 lux for the sr12, and not listed for the sr10d

Is there a $200 difference in the cameras?

any advice is appreciated.

thanks

also, I cannot find an ikelite housing for the SR10d, is this an old camera that they do not make a housing anymore, or too new that they have not made one yet?

Well there is a few differences!

See this Comparison.

Still picture resolution 4 Meg versus 10.2 Meg

15x Optical zoom versus 12 x Optical zoom.

The HDR-SR10D is min. 8 lux illumination (lower number is better)

2.7" Viewer versus 3.2"

Assignable dial

Headphone Jack

$200.00 MSRP

If this is for underwater use, you want the HDR-SR12.

Hope the link helps.