Sony HVR-V1U, Sony HDR-FX7, HVR-Z1U, Canon XH A1, JVC GY-HD110U, and Panasonic AG-HVX200 ComparedbyPublished on Sep 19, 2006 3:00 PM 
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| Model | Sony HVR-V1U | Sony HDR-FX7 |
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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$4800.00 | $3500.00 | $5946.00 | XH A1 $3999.00 (est.) XH G1 $6999.00 (est.) | $6295.00 | $5995.00 | ||||
| Video | ||||||||||
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Model
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Sony HVR-V1U | Sony HDR-FX7 | 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 1/4" ClearVid CMOS (RGB) | 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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1120K pixel each | 1120K pixel each | 1120K pixel each | 1670K pixel | 1110K pixel | 500K pixel each (Uses pixel shift to achieve higher resolution) | ||||
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Effective pixels
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Approx 1037K pixel | Approx 1037K pixel | 1070K pixel | 1560K pixel | NA | NA | ||||
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Frame Rates
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1080/60i, 1080/24p, 1080/30p, 480/60i, 480/24p, 480/30p | 1080/60i, 480 60i | 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, 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 HVR-V1U | Sony HDR-FX7 | 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, HVR-DR60 HDD | MiniDV | MiniDV | MiniDV | Native | P2 Card (SD DV to MiniDV tape) | ||||
| Lens and Optical Features | ||||||||||
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Model
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Sony HVR-V1U | Sony HDR-FX7 | 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 (30x digital) | 20x (30x digital) | 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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F1.6-F2.8 | F1.6-F2.8 | 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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f = 3.9-78mm 35mm equiv. f = 37.4-748mm at 16:9 f = 4574-914mm at 4:3 |
f = 3.9-78mm 35mm equiv. f = 37.4-748mm at 16:9 f = 4574-914mm at 4:3 |
35mm equiv. 32.5mm-390mm at 16:9 4.5mm-54mm at 4:3 |
f = 5.4-108mm | f = 5.5-88mm | f = 4.2 mm-55 mm | ||||
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Minimum illumination
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4 lux | 4 lux | 3 lux | 4 lux | NA | 3 lux | ||||
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Filter Diameter
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62 mm | 62 mm | 72 mm | 72mm | 72mm | 82mm | ||||
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ND Filter
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1/4, 1/16 | 1/4, 1/16 | 1/6, 1/32 | 1/6, 1/32 | 1/4, 1/16 | 1/8, 1/64 | ||||
| LCD/Viewfinder | ||||||||||
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Model
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Sony HVR-V1U | Sony HDR-FX7 | Sony HVR-Z1U | Canon XH A1/XH G1 | JVC GY-HD110U | Panasonic AG-HVX200 | ||||
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Viewfinder
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Color .44" 252K pixel 16:9 | Color .44" 252K pixel 16:9 | 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" 211K pixel | Color 3.5" 211K pixel | Color 3.5" 250K pixel | Color 2.8" 207K pixel | Color 3.5" 250K pixel | Color 3.5" 210K pixel | ||||
| Audio | ||||||||||
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Model
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Sony HVR-V1U | Sony HDR-FX7 | Sony HVR-Z1U | Canon XH A1/XH G1 | JVC GY-HD110U | Panasonic AG-HVX200 | ||||
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Microphone IN
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2 x XLR | 3.5mm stereo mini jack | 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 | ||||
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AV Out
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Yes | Yes | ||||||||
| Zoom | ||||||||||
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Model
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Sony HVR-V1U | Sony HDR-FX7 | Sony HVR-Z1U | Canon XH A1/XH G1 | JVC GY-HD110U | Panasonic AG-HVX200 | ||||
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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 | ||||
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Adjustable Zoom Speed
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Yes, handle lever, speeds 1-8 | Yes, handle lever, speeds 1-7 | Yes | Variable or multiple constant speed settings | Yes | Yes - 3 speeds | ||||
| Manual Controls and Handling | ||||||||||
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Model
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Sony HVR-V1U | Sony HDR-FX7 | Sony HVR-Z1U | Canon XH A1/XH G1 | JVC GY-HD110U | Panasonic AG-HVX200 | ||||
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Shutter Speed
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60i: 1/4 - 1/10,000 24p: 1/3 - 1/10,000 |
60i: 1/4 - 1/10,000 | 1/4 - 1/10,000 | 1/4-1/15,000 | 1/6-1/10,000 | 1/4-1/2000 | ||||
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White Balance
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Auto, one-push auto (2 positions) , indoor (3200 K), outdoor (5800 + 15 steps, approx 500K per step) | Auto/One Push, A/B Preset | Manual, Auto, One Push Auto, 3200K, 5800K | Manual, 2 custom presets | Auto, A, B, Preset | Manual, 2 custom presets | ||||
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Zebra Patterning
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70, 100 | 70, 100 | Yes | 70-100 in steps of 5 | 60, 70, 85, 95, 100 | 50-105 in steps of 5 | ||||
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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) | NA | NA | NA | ||||
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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, 18dB | -3dB-36dB | 0, 3, 6, 9, 12, 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, zoom, iris | Focus | ||||
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Customized Keys
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6 assignable buttons, 2 users | 6 assignable buttons, 2 users | 6 assignable buttons | Yes | 3 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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Sony HVR-V1U | Sony HDR-FX7 | 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 | 1.22 MP | NA | 1920x1080, 1440x1080, 848x480, 640x480 | NA | NA | ||||
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Still Media
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MemoryStick DUO | MemoryStick DUO | NA | SD, MMC | NA | SD | ||||
| Ports | ||||||||||
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Model
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Sony HVR-V1U | Sony HDR-FX7 | Sony HVR-Z1U | Canon XH A1/XH G1 | JVC GY-HD110U | Panasonic AG-HVX200 | ||||
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HDV/DV
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i.LINK (IEEE1394) | i.LINK (IEEE1394) | i.LINK (IEEE1394) | IEEE1394 | IEEE1394 | IEEE1394 | ||||
| HDMI out | Yes | Yes | NA | NA | NA | 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 | 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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Yes, cold | Yes, cold | Yes, cold | Yes, hot | Yes, cold | Yes, cold | ||||
| Other |
Smooth Slow Record, 1.5x Digital Zoom Extender, AF Assist | Smooth Slow Record, 1.5x Digital Zoom Extender, AF Assist | ||||||||
| Other | ||||||||||
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Model
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Sony HVR-V1U | Sony HDR-FX7 | 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") |
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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1.5 kg (3.3 lb.) | 1.6 kg (3.52 lb.) w/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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DC 7.2 V (battery pack) | DC 7.2 V (battery pack) | 7.4 W VF, 8.0 W LCD, 8.4 W VF+LCD | 7.4V DC | 7.2 V | 7.2V DC | ||||