Originally posted by mrNewt
I do not say the Sony is bad, or one is better suited to your needs or another. It is likely your Camcorder as more video features and that will be more conveniant.
On the opposite, this phone may be very expensive, but it doesn't have a typical 1/2.3" sensor but a 1" sensor. This is something like 7 time the sensor surface, meaning 3EV better performance to expect in low light situations, much more color deph,, much more dynamic range and some bokeh capabilities.
So the camcorder you show in example will suck for photos compared to it, and will also suck for low lights needs and offer less bokeh possibilities.It doesn't take phone call, allow you to surf, serve as GPS or as a game console.
In the end, this is not the product for everybody, but it does make sense.