Sony FX7, Sony FX1, Sony Z1U, Canon XH A1, XH G1, Panasonic AG-HVX200, JVC GY-HD110U Comparedby John NeelyPublished on Sep 7, 2006 3:30 AM 
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Sony HDR-FX7
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Sony HDR-FX1 |
Sony HVR-Z1U |
Canon XH A1 (Specs, Recent News, $3279.99)/ XH G1 |
JVC GY-HD110U |
Panasonic AG-HVX200 |
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Price
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$3500.00 | $3700.00 | $5946.00 | XH A1 $3999.00 (est.) XH G1 $6999.00 (est.) | $6295.00 | $5995.00 |
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Video |
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Model
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Sony HDR-FX7 | Sony HDR-FX1 | Sony HVR-Z1U | Canon XH A1/XH G1 | JVC GY-HD110U | Panasonic AG-HVX200 |
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Image Sensor
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3 x 1/4” ClearVid CMOS (RGB) |
3 x 1/3” CCD Super HAD |
3 x 1/4” ClearVid CMOS (RGB) |
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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1120K pixel each | 1120K pixel each | 1120K pixel each | 1670K pixel | 1110 K pixel | 500K pixel each (Uses pixel shift to achieve higher resolution) |
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Effective pixels
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1037K pixel | 1037K pixel | 1070K pixel | SD DV 4:3: 1170K pixel SD DV 16:9: 1560K pixel HDV: 1560K pixel |
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Frame Rates
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1080/60i, 480 60i |
1080/60i, 480/60i, 1080/30F, 480/30 |
1080/60i, 1080/50i, 480/60i, 576/50i, 1080/30F, 480/30F |
1080/60i, 480/60i, 1080/30F, 480/30, 1080/60i, 480/30F, 1080/24F, 480/24F | 720/24p, 720/25p, 720/30p, 576/50p, 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 |
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Media |
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Model
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Sony HDR-FX7 | Sony HDR-FX1 | Sony HVR-Z1U | Canon XH A1/XH G1 | JVC GY-HD110U | Panasonic AG-HVX200 |
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HDV Media
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MiniDV | MiniDV | MiniDV | MiniDV | MiniDV | P2 Card (SD DV to MiniDV tape) |
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Lens and Optical Features |
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Model
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Sony HDR-FX7 | Sony HDR-FX1 | Sony HVR-Z1U | Canon XH A1/XH G1 | JVC GY-HD110U | Panasonic AG-HVX200 |
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Optical Zoom
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20x | 12x | 12x | 20x | 16x | 13x |
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Lens Mount
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No | No | No | No | Yes | No |
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Lens F-Stop
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F=1.6-2.8 | F=1.6-2.8 | F=1.6-2.8 | F=1.6-3.5 | F=1.4 | F=1.6 |
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Focal Length
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37.4mm-748mm |
4.5mm-54mm |
16:9 - 32.5mm-390mm |
5.4-108mm | 5.5-88mm | 4.2 mm-55 mm |
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Minimum illumination
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4 lux | 3 lux | 3 lux | 60i, 1/60 ss = 7 lux, 1/30 ss=4 lux; 24F, 1/48 ss = 6 lux | NA | 3 lux |
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Filter Diameter
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62 mm | 72 mm | 72 mm | 72mm | 72mm | 82mm |
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ND Filter
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1/4, 1/16 | 1/6, 1/32 | 1/6, 1/32 | 1/6, 1/32 | 1/4, 1/16 | 1/8, 1/64 |
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LCD/Viewfinder |
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Model
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Sony HDR-FX7 | Sony HDR-FX1 | Sony HVR-Z1U | Canon XH A1/XH G1 | JVC GY-HD110U | Panasonic AG-HVX200 |
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Viewfinder
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Color 252K pixel | Color 252K pixel | Color 252K pixel | Color 0.57" 269K pixel | Color 230K pixel | Color 0.44” 235K pixel |
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LCD
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Color 3.5" 250K pixel | Color 3.5" 250K pixel | Color 3.5" 250K pixel | Color 2.8” 207K pixel | Color 3.5" 250K pixel | Color 3.5” 210K pixel |
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Audio |
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Model
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Sony HDR-FX7 | Sony HDR-FX1 | Sony HVR-Z1U | Canon XH A1/XH G1 | JVC GY-HD110U | Panasonic AG-HVX200 |
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Audio recording System
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HDV (MPEG2, 48) SD DV (12bit,16bit) |
HDV (MPEG2, 48) SD DV (12bit,16bit) |
HDV (MPEG2, 48) SD DV (12bit,16bit) |
HDV (MPEG2, 48) SD DV (12bit,16bit) |
HDV (MPEG2, 48) SD DV (12bit,16bit) |
HDV: MPEG1 Audio Layer II 48kHz, 384 kbps/2 channels) SD DV: PCM 16 bits 48kHz/2 channels; 12 bit 32kHz/4 channels |
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Microphone IN
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3.5mm stereo mini jack | 3.5mm stereo mini jack | XLR in x 2 | XLR in x 2 | XLR in x 2 | XLR in x 2 |
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Headphone
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Yes (Mini) | Yes (Mini) | Yes (Mini) | Yes (Mini) | Yes (Mini) | Yes (Mini) |
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Audio IN Terminal
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16 bit (2 channels), 12 bits (4 channels) | Pin jack x 2 | ||||
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Zoom |
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Model
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Sony HDR-FX7 | Sony HDR-FX1 | Sony HVR-Z1U | Canon XH A1/XH G1 | JVC GY-HD110U | Panasonic AG-HVX200 |
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Zoom Control
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Grip and handle levers | Grip and handle levers | Grip and handle levers | Grip and handle levers | Grip |
Grip and handle levers |
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Secondary Zoom
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Ring |
Ring (not variable speed) | Ring (not variable speed) | Handle, ring | Ring - mechanical |
Ring |
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Adjustable Zoom Speed
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Yes |
Yes | Yes | Variable or multiple constant speed settings | Yes | Yes - 3 speeds |
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Manual Controls and Handling |
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Model
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Sony HDR-FX7 | Sony HDR-FX1 | Sony HVR-Z1U | Canon XH A1/XH G1 | JVC GY-HD110U | Panasonic AG-HVX200 |
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Shutter Speed
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1/4 - 1/10,000 |
1/4 - 1/10,000 |
1/4 - 1/10,000 | 1/4-1/15,000 |
1/4-1/2000 |
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White Balance
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Auto/One Push, A/B Preset | Auto/One Push, A/B Preset | Manual, Auto, One Push Auto, 3200K, 5800K | Manual, 2 custom presets | Manual, 2 custom presets | |
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Zebra Patterning
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Yes | Yes | Yes | 70%-100% in 5% steps | 50%-105% in 5% steps | |
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Exposure Range
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F1.6-F11 (24 step) | F1.6-F11 (24 step) | F1.6-F11 (24 step) | N/A | N/A | |
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Gain
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0, 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18dB | 0, 3, 6, 9, 12, 15 18dB | 0, 3, 6, 9, 12, 15 18dB | -3 - 36dB | 0, 3, 6, 9, 12, 15 18dB | Up to 18dB (60i/60p) Up to 12dB (30p/24p) |
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Ring Controls
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Focus, zoom | Focus, zoom | Focus, zoom | Focus, zoom, iris | Focus | |
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Customized Keys
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6 assignable buttons, 2 users |
3 assignable buttons | 6 assignable buttons | Yes | 3 assignable buttons | |
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Gripping Positions
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Grip, handle | Grip, handle | Grip, handle | Grip, handle | Grip, handle | |
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Still Features |
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Model
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Sony HDR-FX7 | Sony HDR-FX1 | Sony HVR-Z1U | Canon XH A1/XH G1 | JVC GY-HD110U | Panasonic AG-HVX200 |
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Still Resolutions
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1.22 MP |
NA | NA | 1920x1080, 1440x1080, 848x480, 640x480 | NA | NA |
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Still Media
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MemoryStick PRO |
NA | NA | SD, MMC | NA | SD |
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Photo Buttons
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Grip |
NA | NA | Grip, handle | NA | NA |
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Ports |
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Model
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Sony HDR-FX7 | Sony HDR-FX1 | Sony HVR-Z1U | Canon XH A1/XH G1 | JVC GY-HD110U | Panasonic AG-HVX200 |
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HD/SD-SDI Out
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NA | NA | NA | XH A1: No XH G1: Yes |
NA | NA |
| HDMI | Yes | NA | Yes | Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
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Genlock In
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NA | NA | No | XH A1: No XH G1: Yes |
NA | No |
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TC-In/Out
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NA | NA | No | XH A1: No XH G1: Yes |
NA | No |
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IEEE 1394
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Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
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S-Video IN/OUT
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Component, Mini and S-Video | Component, Mini and S-Video | Component, Mini and S-Video | Yes | Yes | |
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Composite Video IN/OUT
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Composite (Mini) in/out | Composite (Mini) in/out | Composite (Mini) in/out | RCA/BNC jack | RCA | Composite in/out |
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Audio OUT
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Stereo | Stereo | Stereo | RCA | Stereo mini jack | |
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Accessory Shoe
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Cold | Cold | Cold | Hot | ||
| Other |
Smooth Slow Record, 1.5x Digital Zoom Extender, AF Assist |
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General |
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Model
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Sony HDR-FX7 | Sony HDR-FX1 | Sony HVR-Z1U | Canon XH A1/XH G1 | JVC GY-HD110U | Panasonic AG-HVX200 |
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Dimensions
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175mm x 156mm x 322mm (5 3/4” x 6 1/4” x 12 3/4”) |
151mm x 181mm x 365mm (5 15/16” x 7 1/8” x 14 3/8”) |
151mm x 181mm x 365mm (5 15/16” x 7 1/8” x 14 3/8”) |
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”) |
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Weight
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1.6 kg (3.52 lb.) w/battery | 2.1 kg (4.7 lbs.) w/o battery | 2.1 kg (4.7 lbs.) w/o 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 |
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Power Consumption
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NA |
7.4 W VF, 8.0 W LCD, 8.4 W VF+LCD | 7.4 W VF, 8.0 W LCD, 8.4 W VF+LCD | 7.4V DC | 7.2 V | 7.2V DC |
