They are two completely different animals. One is a dvd camcorder, one is mini-dv. There is really no comparison between the two.
If you want to compare mini-dv camcorders, try the HC90. It has the same specs as the dvd403. It is, in my opinion better than the GS250
I have been looking at these two models and would like some advice as to which is better.

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