Sony HVR-V1U and HDR-FX7 Compared

by John Neely
Published on Sep 19, 2006 8:00 AM

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Model Sony HVR-V1U Sony HDR-FX7
Price
 $4800.00 $3500.00
Video
Model
 Sony HVR-V1U Sony HDR-FX7
Image Sensor
3 x 1/4" ClearVid CMOS (RGB)
 3 x 1/4" ClearVid CMOS (RGB)
Gross pixels per Sensor
 1120K pixel each 1120K pixel each
Effective pixels
Approx 1037K pixel Approx 1037K pixel
Frame Rates
60i, 24P, 30P 60i
Media
Model
 Sony HVR-V1U Sony HDR-FX7
HDV Media
MiniDV, HVR-DR60 HDD MiniDV
Lens and Optical Features
Model
 Sony HVR-V1U Sony HDR-FX7
Optical Zoom
20x 20x
Lens Mount
No No
Lens F-Stop
 F1.6-F2.8 F1.6-F2.8
Focal Length
 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
Minimum illumination
4 lux 4 lux
Filter Diameter
62 mm 62 mm
ND Filter
1/4, 1/16 1/4, 1/16
LCD/Viewfinder
Model
 Sony HVR-V1U Sony HDR-FX7
Viewfinder
Color .44" 252K pixel 16:9 Color .44" 252K pixel 16:9
LCD
Color 3.5" 211K pixel 16:9 Color 3.5" 211K pixel 16:9
Audio
Model
 Sony HVR-V1U Sony HDR-FX7
Microphone IN
 2 x XLR 3.5mm stereo mini jack
Headphone
Yes (Mini) Yes (Mini)
Zoom
Model
 Sony HVR-V1U Sony HDR-FX7
Zoom Control
 Grip and handle levers Grip and handle levers
Secondary Zoom
Ring (not variable speed) Ring (not variable speed)
Adjustable Zoom Speed
Yes, handle lever, speeds 1-7 Yes, handle lever, speeds 1-7
Manual Controls and Handling
Model
 Sony HVR-V1U Sony HDR-FX7
Shutter Speed
 1/4, 1/8, 1/15, 1/30, 1/60, 1/90, 1/100, 1/125, 1/180, 1/250, 1/350, 1/500, 1/725, 1/1000, 1/1500, 1/2000, 1/3000, 1/4000, 1/6000, 1/10000

24P:
1/3, 1/6, 1/12, 1/24, 1/40, 1/48, 1/50, 1/60, 1/96, 1/100, 1/120, 1/144, 1/192, 1/200, 1/288, 1/400, 1/576, 1/1200, 1/2400, 1/2800, 1/10000		 1/4, 1/8, 1/15, 1/30, 1/60, 1/90, 1/100, 1/125, 1/180, 1/250, 1/350, 1/500, 1/725, 1/1000, 1/1500, 1/2000, 1/3000, 1/4000, 1/6000, 1/10000
White Balance
Auto, one-push auto (2 positions) , indoor (3200 K), outdoor (5800 + 15 steps, approx 500K per step) Auto/One Push, A/B Preset
Zebra Patterning
70, 100 70, 100
Exposure Range
F1.6-F11 (24 step) F1.6-F11 (24 step)
Gain
 0, 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18dB 0, 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18dB
Ring Controls
 Focus, zoom Focus, zoom
Customized Keys
6 assignable buttons, 2 users 6 assignable buttons, 2 users
Still Features
Model
 Sony HVR-V1U Sony HDR-FX7
Still Resolutions
 1.22 MP 1.22 MP
Still Media
 MemoryStick DUO MemoryStick DUO
Photo Buttons
Grip Grip
Ports
Model
 Sony HVR-V1U Sony HDR-FX7
HDV/DV
 i.LINK i.LINK
HDMI out Yes Yes
S-Video IN/OUT
 Component, Mini and S-Video Component, Mini and S-Video
Composite Video IN/OUT
 Composite (Mini) in/out Composite (Mini) in/out
Audio OUT
 Stereo Stereo
Accessory Shoe
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
Model
 Sony HVR-V1U Sony HDR-FX7
Dimensions
   175mm x 156mm x 322mm
(5 3/4Ó x 6 1/4Ó x 12 3/4Ó)
Weight
 1.5 kg (3.3 lb.) 1.6 kg (3.52 lb.) w/battery
Power Consumption
DC 7.2 V (battery pack) DC 7.2 V (battery pack)