All of you probably know how much I hate Canon but I have no choice than to get one (unless maybe any of you can recommend a similar but better camera). What is the difference between the Canon GL1 and the Canon Gl2?

Somebody correct me if i'm wrong. I believe the GL2 is smaller, has better light sensitivity, better color reproduction, better resolution, and I think bigger ccd's. Generally newer technology is gonna be better assuming it's not the first of it's kind.

There's not much difference between them, they only slightly changed it because the GL1 was getting outdated, but they still wanted something for the lower end prosumer.

http://www.epinions.com/Canon_GL2_Digital_Camcorder_Camcorders/display_~full_specs

http://www.epinions.com/pr-Camcorders_Apple_Computer_Canon_GL1_Mini_DV_Camcorder_T2625LL_A/display_~full_specs

there's a comparison.

Since you must, go with the GL2 --better resolution.