New Camcorders 2010 Are New HD Handheld Camcorders As Good As Big Sd Dv Tape Ones, Such As The Xl1?

Are new HD handheld camcorders as good as big sd dv tape ones, such as the xl1? - new camcorders 2010

Basically I am looking for a solution of high-quality camera for less than £ 600, and wondered whether a property could be a new HD camera like the Sony SR11 as good as old as the Canon XL1. Thank you in advance.