Canon XL H1A, XL H1S, XL H1, XH A1, JVC GY-HD110U, Sony HVR-Z1U, HVRV1U Compared

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Published on Apr 10, 2008 7:00 AM

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Canon XL H1A

 

 Canon XL H1S Canon XL H1 Canon XH A1, Canon XH G1 JVC GY-HD110U Panasonic AG-HVX200 Sony HVR-Z1U
             

Price (MSRP)
 $5999.00 $8999.00 $8999.00 XH A1 $3999.00,
XH G1 $6999.00		  $4995.00 $5995.00 $5946.00
Video
Model
 Canon XLH1A Canon XLH1S Canon XLH1 Canon XH A1/XH G1 JVC GY-HD110U Panasonic AG-HVX200 Sony HVR-Z1U
Image Sensor
 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
Gross pixels per Sensor
 1670K pixel 1670K pixel 1670K pixel 1670K pixel 1110K pixel 500K pixel each (Uses pixel shift to achieve higher resolution) 1120K pixel each
Effective pixels
 1560K pixel 1560K pixel SD DV 1170K pixel
HDV 1560K pixel		 1560K pixel NA NA 1070K pixel
Frame Rates
 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
Media
Model
 Canon XLH1A Canon XLH1S Canon XLH1 Canon XH A1/XH G1 JVC GY-HD110U Panasonic AG-HVX200 Sony HVR-Z1U
HDV Media
 MiniDV MiniDV MiniDV MiniDV Native P2 Card (SD DV to MiniDV tape) MiniDV
Lens and Optical Features
Model
 Canon XLH1A Canon XLH1S Canon XLH1 Canon XH A1/XH G1 JVC GY-HD110U Panasonic AG-HVX200 Sony HVR-Z1U
Optical Zoom
 20x 20x 20x 20x 16x  13x 12x
Lens Mount
 Yes Yes Yes No Yes No No
Lens F-Stop
 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
Focal Length
 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
Minimum illumination
 3 lux 3 lux 4 lux 4 lux NA  3 lux 3 lux
Filter Diameter
 72mm 72mm 72mm 72mm 72mm 82mm 72 mm
ND Filter
 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
LCD/Viewfinder
Model
 Canon XLH1A Canon XLH1S Canon XLH1 Canon XH A1/XH G1 JVC GY-HD110U Panasonic AG-HVX200 Sony HVR-Z1U
Viewfinder
 NA NA Color Color 0.57" 269K pixel Color 230K pixel Color 0.44" 235K pixel Color 252K pixel
LCD
 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
Audio
Model
 Canon XLH1A Canon XLH1S Canon XLH1 Canon XH A1/XH G1 JVC GY-HD110U Panasonic AG-HVX200 Sony HVR-Z1U
Microphone IN
 2 x XLR 2 x XLR 2 x XLR 2 x XLR 2 x XLR 2 x XLR 2 x XLR
Headphone
 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
AV Out
              
Zoom
Model
 Canon XLH1A Canon XLH1S Canon XLH1 Canon XH A1/XH G1 JVC GY-HD110U Panasonic AG-HVX200 Sony HVR-Z1U
Zoom Controls
 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
Adjustable Zoom Speed
 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
Manual Controls and Handling
Model
 Canon XLH1A Canon XLH1S Canon XLH1 Canon XH A1/XH G1 JVC GY-HD110U Panasonic AG-HVX200 Sony HVR-Z1U
Shutter Speed
 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
White Balance
 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
Zebra Patterning
 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
Exposure Range
 N/A N/A NA  NA NA  NA F1.6-F11 (24 step)
Gain
 -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
Ring Controls
 Focus, zoom, iris Focus, zoom, iris Focus, zoom Focus, zoom Focus, zoom, iris Focus Focus, zoom
Customized Keys
 Yes Yes Yes Yes   3 assignable buttons 6 assignable buttons
Color Bars  Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Still Features
Model
 Canon XLH1A Canon XLH1S Canon XLH1 Canon XH A1/XH G1 JVC GY-HD110U Panasonic AG-HVX200 Sony HVR-Z1U
Still Resolutions
 1440 x 1080 Max 1440 x 1080 Max 1920x1080, 1440x1080, 848x480, 640x480 1920x1080, 1440x1080, 848x480, 640x480 NA NA NA
Still Media
 SD, MMC, ships with 32GB Sd card SD, MMC, ships with 32GB Sd card SD, MMC SD, MMC NA SD NA
Ports
Model
 Canon XLH1A Canon XLH1S Canon XLH1 Canon XH A1/XH G1 JVC GY-HD110U Panasonic AG-HVX200 Sony HVR-Z1U
HDV/DV
 6 Pin IEEE1394 6 Pin IEEE1394 IEEE1394 IEEE1394 IEEE1394 IEEE1394 i.LINK (IEEE1394)
HDMI out No No No NA NA Yes NA
S-Video IN/OUT
 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Component, Mini and S-Video
Composite Video IN/OUT
 RCA/BNC jack RCA/BNC jack RCN/BNC jack RCA/BNC jack RCA Composite in/out Composite (Mini) in/out
Audio OUT
 RCA RCA RCA RCA Stereo mini jack   Stereo
Accessory Shoe
 Yes, hot Yes, hot Yes, hot Yes, hot Yes, cold Yes, cold Yes, cold
Other
Model
 Canon XLH1A Canon XLH1S Canon XLH1 Canon XH A1/XH G1 JVC GY-HD110U Panasonic AG-HVX200 Sony HVR-Z1U
Dimensions
  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")
Weight
 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
Power Consumption
     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