Hitachi DZ-GX3300A Camcorder Review

by David Kender
Published on Jul 1, 2006 8:00 AM

Intro Performance
Format Tour
Auto/Manual Controls Still Features
Handling and Use Audio/Playback/Connectivity
Other Features Comparisons/Conclusion
Specs/Ratings
 
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Specs
CCD Size 1/3
Low Price 498.00
High Definition
CCD Pixel Count Video 3310000
Sensor Type ccd
CCD Pixel Count Still 3310000
CCD Effective Pixels Video 2180000
CCD Effective Pixels Still 3050000
CCD Count 1
Still Pixel Shifting 0
Still Pixel Count 0
Still Resolution Dimensions Maximum 2016x1512
Still Media DVD or SD
Flash
Filter Diameter 10.00
Focal Distance Minimum 6.10
Focal Distance Maximum 61.00
fstop Minimum 1.80
fstop Maximum 3.00
Minimum Lux 0.30
Special Night Modes Night Program AE Mode
Optical Zoom 10.00
Digital Zoom 500.00
Firewire
USB
svideo In
svideo Out
Composite In
Composite Out
Microphone In
Microphone Out
Control L
XLR In
Manual Focus Type button
Manual Exposure
Manual Exposure Steps 11
Manual Shutter Speed
Manual Shutter Speed Steps 0
Manual White Balance
White Balance Modes Auto, Set, Outdoor, Indoor 1, Indoor 2
Manual Gain
Manual Gain Steps 0
Manual Audio Modes
Audio Dubbing
Accessory Shoe
Hot Acessory Shoe
LCD Size 2.70
LCD Pixels 120000
Touch Screen
Hybrid LCD
Viewfinder Type Color Electronic
Viewfinder Pixels 200000
Camera Body Type horizontal
Weight 470.00
Width 48.00
Height 91.00
Length 132.00
Included Battery Life 100.00
Sister Model Down DZ-GX3200
Webcam
MPEG
MPEG Maximum Resolution 720x480
Progressive Scan
Recording Format DVD
LP Mode
Maximum Recording Time 60.00
Body Color Black and Silver
Video Light
Included Software ImageMixer 3
Image Stabilization electronic
35mm Focal Distance Minimum 0.00
35mm Focal Distance Maximum 0.00
Ratings
Video Performance 5.50
Video Resolution 20.90
Front 7.50
Right 7.50
Back 7.00
Left 5.50
Top 7.00
Automatic Control 6.50
Overall Manual Control 3.00
Zoom 7.00
Focus 3.50
Exposure 4.00
Shutter Speed 0.00
White Balance 6.50
Gain 0.00
Other Manual Control 0.00
Ease of Use 4.50
Still Features 7.00
Still Resolution 21.00
Still Performance 5.50
Low Light Performance 4.25
Zoom Ratio 10.00
Wide Angle 7.40
VCR Mode 6.75
LCD Viewfinder 6.50
Audio 6.50
Handling 6.00
Portability 6.00
Battery 10.00
Compression 5.00
Media 5.50
Editing 3.00
Widescreen 16x9 6.00
Scan Rates 24p 0.00
Jacks/Ports/Plugs 8.00
Other Features 2.50
Value 2.00
 



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