Canon HV20, Canon HV10, Sony HDR-HC7, and Sony HDR-HC5 Compared

by John Neely
Published on Jan 31, 2007 6:00 AM

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Canon HV20
Canon HV10
HDR-HC5
HDR-HC7
MSRP $1099 (MSRP) $999 (est. market) $1099 (MSRP)  $1399 (MSRP)
Release Date  March 2007 November 2006  Feb 2007 Feb 2007 
Compression HDV HDV HDV HDV
Imager / Native Aspect Ratio 1/2.7" CMOS 1/2.7" CMOS  1/3” ClearVID CMOS  1/2.9” ClearVID CMOS
Gross/Effective Pixels Video (native aspect ratio1(16:9) 2960K/2070K 2960K/2070K 2100K/1430K  3200K/2280K
Effective Pixels Still (16:9) 2760K (4:3), 2070K (16:9) 2760K (4:3), 2070K (16:9) 1430K  3040K
Recording Media MiniDV, MiniSD MiniDV, MiniSD MiniDV, MemoryStick Duo MiniDV, MemoryStick Duo
Zoom Optical/Digital 10x/200x 10x/200x  10x/80x  10x/20x
LCD / EVF (Viewfinder if applicable) 2.7" 210K pixel LCD/.27" 123K EVF 2.7" 210K pixel LCD/.27" 123K EVF  2.7"/Color   2.7"/Color
Notable Feartures - 24p Cinema Mode progressive scan recording - Upright, compact design - Smooth Slow Record - Smooth Slow Record
Stabilization Super-range Optical Super-range Optical  Electronic  Optical
Hot Shoe (Canon: AAS, Sony: AIS) Yes, proprietary Canon Active Accessory Shoe No Yes, proprietary Sony Active Interface Shoe  No
Ports and Terminals - HDMI
- Mini Mic In
- Headphone Out
- AV In
- AV Out
- USB
- IEEE 1394
- Composite Out

- A/V In
- A/V Out
- USB
- IEEE 1394
- Composite Out

- LANC
- A/V Out
- IEEE 1394 (i.LINK)
- USB Port (1.1)
- Component Out
- S-Video Out (via optional accessory)
- HDMI		 - LANC
- A/V Out
- IEEE 1394 (i.LINK)
- USB (1.1)
- Component Out
- Headphone Out
- Microphone In
- S-Video Out (via optional accessory)
- HDMI
Weight TBA 440 g (.97 lb.)  600 g (1.32 lb.)  650 grams (1.43 lb.)
Measurements TBA 56mm x 104mm x 107mm (2.2" x 4.1" x 4.2") 82mm x 82mm x 134mm (3.2" x 3.2" x 5.3") 80mm x 80mm x138mm (3.2" x 3.125" x 5.4")
Supplied Accessories TBA

- BP-310 Battery Pack (with Terminal Cover)
- CA-570 Compact Power Adapter
- STV-250 N Stereo Video Cable
- WL-D87 Wireless Controller
- IFC-300PCU USB Cable
- CTC-100 S Component Cable
- Digital Video Solution Disk for Windows and Macintosh

 - Power Adaptor/ In Camera Charger (AC-L200)
- InfoLithium® Rechargeable Battery (NP-FH60)
- Wireless Remote Commander® Remote Control (RMT- 831)
- A/V Cable
- Component Video Cable
- USB Cable
- i.LINK® Cable (VMC-IL4415)
- Enjoy Handycam Video		 - Power Adaptor/ In Camera Charger (AC-L200)
- InfoLithium® Rechargeable Battery (NP-FH60)
- Wireless Remote Commander® Remote Control (RMT- 831)
- A/V Cable
- Component Video Cable
- USB Cable
- i.LINK® Cable (VMC-IL4415)
- Enjoy Handycam Video