Sony A99 Video versus Sony Handycam Video: A Video Comparison

Personally, the video functionality of a DSLR is important to me because:

1. I primarily take stills but want to take decent video without carrying multiple devices

2. I want the option for image flexibility (DOF, different focal lengths) for narrative purposes

For grabbing family moments, etc. I certainly think the camcorder would be the better tool (depends on how low the light gets as well) due to stabilization, deeper focus, zooming, etc. but it doesn't meet the two criteria above and thus is a non-starter.

Your examples are certainly great illustrations though of the advantages of a dedicated device for certain uses. Thanks very much for that.