Sony Handycam HDR-FX1000 Camcorder Review

Sony HDR-FX1000 versus Sony HVR-Z5U
• The HVR-Z5U is the professional version of the HDR-FX1000 • It features progressive CMOS sensors, which enable it to capture 24p and 30p footage natively • The camcorder also has more audio connections (2 XLR ports) and a better onboard microphone
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The Sony HVR-Z5U is an enhanced version of the HDR-FX1000, which means it also records HDV footage to MiniDV tape. It has more audio controls, a better onboard microphone, natively progressive CMOS sensors, and costs an extra $1750. Is the HVR-Z5U worth all the extra money just for what appears to be a slight upgrade? We'll have a review of the model soon, so we'll be able to let you know exactly what the higher cost gets you.

	Comparison Specs
	Sony HDR-FX1000	Sony HVR-Z5U
Price	$3199	$4950
Primary Recording Media	MiniDV tape	MiniDV tape
Still Image Media	Memory Stick Pro Duo	Memory Stick Pro Duo
Image Sensor	Three 1/3-inch CMOS	Three 1/3-inch progressive CMOS
Effective Pixel Count	1.04 Megapixels	1.04 Megapixels
Lens Mount	No interchangeable lens	No interchangeable lens
Audio Input	3.5mm mini-jack	2 XLR, 3.5mm mini-jack (2-channel capable)
LCD/Viewfinder	LCD Screen : 3.2-inch; Approx 921,000 pixels Viewfinder : 0.45-inch; Approx 1,227,000 pixels	LCD Screen : 3.2-inch; Approx 921,000 pixels Viewfinder : 0.45-inch; Approx 1,227,000 pixels
Weight	2100g (4.56 lbs.) fully loaded	2600g (5.7 lbs) fully loaded
Dimensions	169 × 178 × 349mm (6.75 x 7 x 13.9 in.)	169 x 188 x 451mm (6.75 x 7.5 x 17.9 in.)
Uncompressed Video output	No	No
Optical Zoom	20x	20x
Frame Rates	HDV: 60i, 30p, 24p	HDV: 60i, 30p, 24p (native progressive)