The Canon XL2 was reflected in a lot of complaining reviews, complaints realted is less than perfect pictures. From what I saw, the fact that the DVX100B is hard as hell to find, says a lot about which one is better. I find it very strange that a large number of these cameras are sold by many retailers in Brooklyn, which is characterized by names like Express, photosweep, Camera City .... Seems like a retailer with several names and varied. If you have a DVX100B that best to buy from a well-established dealer. BUT no one may oppose the 24p quality of this camerta. Much better than the new HD cameras, which not even the 24p adjustment!