Canon XL H1A, XL H1S, XL H1, XH A1, JVC GY-HD110U, Sony HVR-Z1U, HVRV1U Comparedby CamcorderInfo.comPublished on Apr 10, 2008 7:00 AM 
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Canon XL H1A
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Canon XL H1S | Canon XL H1 | Canon XH A1 (Specs, Recent News, $3094.99), Canon XH G1 | JVC GY-HD110U | Panasonic AG-HVX200 | Sony HVR-Z1U | |
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Price (MSRP)
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$5999.00 | $8999.00 | $8999.00 | XH A1 $3999.00, XH G1 $6999.00 | $4995.00 | $5995.00 | $5946.00 |
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Video
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Model
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Canon XLH1A | Canon XLH1S | Canon XLH1 | Canon XH A1/XH G1 | JVC GY-HD110U | Panasonic AG-HVX200 | Sony HVR-Z1U |
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Image Sensor
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3 x 1/3" CCD | 3 x 1/3" CCD | 3 x 1/3" CCD | 3 x 1/3" CCD | 3 x 1/3" CCD | 3 x 1/3" CCD | 3 x 1/3" CCD |
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Gross pixels per Sensor
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1670K pixel | 1670K pixel | 1670K pixel | 1670K pixel | 1110K pixel | 500K pixel each (Uses pixel shift to achieve higher resolution) | 1120K pixel each |
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Effective pixels
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1560K pixel | 1560K pixel | SD DV 1170K pixel HDV 1560K pixel |
1560K pixel | NA | NA | 1070K pixel |
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Frame Rates
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1080/60i, 480/60i, 1080/30F, 480/30, 1080/60i, 480/30F, 1080/24F, 480/24F | 1080/60i, 480/60i, 1080/30F, 480/30, 1080/60i, 480/30F, 1080/24F, 480/24F | 1080/60i, 480/60i, 1080/30F, 480/30, 1080/60i, 480/30F, 1080/24F, 480/24F | 1080/60i, 480/60i, 1080/30F, 480/30, 1080/60i, 480/30F, 1080/24F, 480/24F | 720/24p, 720/25p, 720/30p, 480/60p, 480/24p, 480/60i | 1080/60i, 1080/24p, 1080/24pA, 1080/30p, 720/60p, 720/24p, 720/30p, 480/60i, 480/24p, 480/30p | 1080/60i, 1080/50i, 480/60i, 576/50i, 1080/30F, 480/30F |
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Media
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Model
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Canon XLH1A | Canon XLH1S | Canon XLH1 | Canon XH A1/XH G1 | JVC GY-HD110U | Panasonic AG-HVX200 | Sony HVR-Z1U |
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HDV Media
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MiniDV | MiniDV | MiniDV | MiniDV | Native | P2 Card (SD DV to MiniDV tape) | MiniDV |
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Lens and Optical Features
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Model
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Canon XLH1A | Canon XLH1S | Canon XLH1 | Canon XH A1/XH G1 | JVC GY-HD110U | Panasonic AG-HVX200 | Sony HVR-Z1U |
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Optical Zoom
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20x | 20x | 20x | 20x | 16x | 13x | 12x |
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Lens Mount
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Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | No | No |
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Lens F-Stop
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F=1.6-3.5 | F=1.6-3.5 | f1.6-3.5 | F=1.6-3.5 | F=1.4 | F=1.6 | F=1.6-2.8 |
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Focal Length
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f = 5.4-108mm | f = 5.4-108mm | f = 5.4-108mm | f = 5.4-108mm | f = 5.5-88mm | f = 4.2 mm-55 mm | 35mm equiv. 32.5mm-390mm at 16:9 4.5mm-54mm at 4:3 |
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Minimum illumination
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3 lux | 3 lux | 4 lux | 4 lux | NA | 3 lux | 3 lux |
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Filter Diameter
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72mm | 72mm | 72mm | 72mm | 72mm | 82mm | 72 mm |
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ND Filter
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1/6, 1/32 | 1/6, 1/32 | 1/6, 1/32 | 1/6, 1/32 | 1/4, 1/16 | 1/8, 1/64 | 1/6, 1/32 |
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LCD/Viewfinder
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Model
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Canon XLH1A | Canon XLH1S | Canon XLH1 | Canon XH A1/XH G1 | JVC GY-HD110U | Panasonic AG-HVX200 | Sony HVR-Z1U |
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Viewfinder
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NA | NA | Color | Color 0.57" 269K pixel | Color 230K pixel | Color 0.44" 235K pixel | Color 252K pixel |
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LCD
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Color 2.4" EVF/LCD, 215,000 pixels | Color 2.4" EVF/LCD, 215,000 pixels | Color 2.4" 215K pixel | Color 2.8" 207K pixel | Color 3.5" 250K pixel | Color 3.5" 210K pixel | Color 3.5" 250K pixel |
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Audio
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Canon XLH1A | Canon XLH1S | Canon XLH1 | Canon XH A1/XH G1 | JVC GY-HD110U | Panasonic AG-HVX200 | Sony HVR-Z1U |
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Microphone IN
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2 x XLR | 2 x XLR | 2 x XLR | 2 x XLR | 2 x XLR | 2 x XLR | 2 x XLR |
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Headphone
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3.5mm stereo mini jack | 3.5mm stereo mini jack | 3.5mm stereo mini jack | 3.5mm stereo mini jack | 3.5mm stereo mini jack | 3.5mm stereo mini jack | 3.5mm stereo mini jack |
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AV Out
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Zoom
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Model
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Canon XLH1A | Canon XLH1S | Canon XLH1 | Canon XH A1/XH G1 | JVC GY-HD110U | Panasonic AG-HVX200 | Sony HVR-Z1U |
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Zoom Controls
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Ring, Grip and handle levers | Ring, Grip and handle levers | Ring, Grip and handle levers | Ring, Grip and handle levers | Ring, Grip and handle levers | Ring, Grip and handle levers | Ring, Grip and handle levers |
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Adjustable Zoom Speed
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Variable or multiple constant speed settings | Variable or multiple constant speed settings | Variable or multiple constant speed settings | Variable or multiple constant speed settings | Yes | Yes - 3 speeds | Yes |
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Manual Controls and Handling
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Model
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Canon XLH1A | Canon XLH1S | Canon XLH1 | Canon XH A1/XH G1 | JVC GY-HD110U | Panasonic AG-HVX200 | Sony HVR-Z1U |
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Shutter Speed
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1/4-1/15,000 | 1/4-1/15,000 | 1/4-1/15,000 | 1/4-1/15,000 | 1/6-1/10,000 | 1/4-1/2000 | 1/4 - 1/10,000 |
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White Balance
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Auto, Outdoor, Indoor, Set (2 Custom Presets) | Auto, Outdoor, Indoor, Set (2 Custom Presets) | Manual, 2 custom presets | Manual, 2 custom presets | Auto, A, B, Preset | Manual, 2 custom presets | Manual, Auto, One Push Auto, 3200K, 5800K |
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Zebra Patterning
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70-100 in steps of 5 | 70-100 in steps of 5 | 70-100 in steps of 5 | 70-100 in steps of 5 | 60, 70, 85, 95, 100 | 50-105 in steps of 5 | Yes |
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Exposure Range
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N/A | N/A | NA | NA | NA | NA | F1.6-F11 (24 step) |
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Gain
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-3dB-36dB (0.5 step increments) | -3dB-36dB (0.5 step increments) | -3dB-36dB | -3dB-36dB | 0, 3, 6, 9, 12, 18dB | Up to 18dB (60i/60p) Up to 12dB (30p/24p) |
0, 3, 6, 9, 12, 18dB |
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Ring Controls
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Focus, zoom, iris | Focus, zoom, iris | Focus, zoom | Focus, zoom | Focus, zoom, iris | Focus | Focus, zoom |
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Customized Keys
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Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | 3 assignable buttons | 6 assignable buttons | |
| Color Bars | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Yes | Yes |
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Still Features
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Model
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Canon XLH1A | Canon XLH1S | Canon XLH1 | Canon XH A1/XH G1 | JVC GY-HD110U | Panasonic AG-HVX200 | Sony HVR-Z1U |
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Still Resolutions
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1440 x 1080 Max | 1440 x 1080 Max | 1920x1080, 1440x1080, 848x480, 640x480 | 1920x1080, 1440x1080, 848x480, 640x480 | NA | NA | NA |
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Still Media
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SD, MMC, ships with 32GB Sd card | SD, MMC, ships with 32GB Sd card | SD, MMC | SD, MMC | NA | SD | NA |
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Ports
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Model
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Canon XLH1A | Canon XLH1S | Canon XLH1 | Canon XH A1/XH G1 | JVC GY-HD110U | Panasonic AG-HVX200 | Sony HVR-Z1U |
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HDV/DV
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6 Pin IEEE1394 | 6 Pin IEEE1394 | IEEE1394 | IEEE1394 | IEEE1394 | IEEE1394 | i.LINK (IEEE1394) |
| HDMI out | No | No | No | NA | NA | Yes | NA |
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S-Video IN/OUT
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Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Component, Mini and S-Video |
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Composite Video IN/OUT
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RCA/BNC jack | RCA/BNC jack | RCN/BNC jack | RCA/BNC jack | RCA | Composite in/out | Composite (Mini) in/out |
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Audio OUT
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RCA | RCA | RCA | RCA | Stereo mini jack | Stereo | |
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Accessory Shoe
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Yes, hot | Yes, hot | Yes, hot | Yes, hot | Yes, cold | Yes, cold | Yes, cold |
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Other
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Model
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Canon XLH1A | Canon XLH1S | Canon XLH1 | Canon XH A1/XH G1 | JVC GY-HD110U | Panasonic AG-HVX200 | Sony HVR-Z1U |
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Dimensions
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226mm x 220mm x 496mm (8.9” x 8.7” x 19.5”) |
226mm x 220mm x 496mm (8.9” x 8.7” x 19.5”) |
226mm x 220mm x 496mm (8.9” x 8.7” x 19.5”) |
163mm x 189mm x 351mm (6.4" x 7.4" x 13.8") |
235mm x 232mm x 315mm (9 1/4" x 9 1/8" x 12 3/8") |
168.5mm x 180mm x 390mm (6 11/16" x 7 1/8" x 15 3/8") |
151mm x 181mm x 365mm (5 15/16" x 7 1/8" x 14 3/8") |
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Weight
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3995g (with lens) | 3995g (with lens) | 3.75 kg (8.3 lbs.) w/battery | XH A1: 2.26 kg (4.98 lbs.) w/battery XH G1: 2.33 kg (5.14 lbs.) w/battery |
3.1 kg (6.9 lbs.) including lens, battery, microphone and tape) | 2.5 kg (5.5 lbs.) w/o battery | 2.1 kg (4.7 lbs.) w/o battery |
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Power Consumption
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7.4V DC | 7.4V DC | 7.2 V | 7.2V DC | 7.4 W VF, 8.0 W LCD, 8.4 W VF+LCD | ||
