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![]() Aimee Baldridge, senior editor | Serious videographers have some tough choices to make these days. Desirable features such as high-def capture, interchangeable lenses, and 24p shooting have filtered down to the prosumer camcorder price range--but not in the same camera. Whoever comes along with a camera offering all three of those high-end options at a price less than $4,000 can expect to be served the prosumer camcorder market on a platter with caviar on top. Until that happens, however, you'll have to take a long, hard look at these cutting-edge camcorders before you make your selection. | |||
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XL2 Camcorder |
Panasonic AG-DVX100A |
Sony HDR-FX1 |
| Review date | April 18, 2005 | March 22, 2004 | May 2, 2005 |
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| Review summary | Canon returns to the state of the art in DV but doesn't set a new standard. | If you're looking for a MiniDV camera for pro-level videography with a film-like look, this 24P model is a top contender. | Though it lacks some audio flexibility and isn't recommended for 24fps shooting, the HDR-FX1 provides advanced consumers with professional-level video controls and entry-level pros with an affordable starting camcorder. |
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| Video input type | Camcorder | Camcorder | Camcorder |
| Optical zoom | 20 x | 10 x | 12 x |
| Effective sensor resolution | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | 921600 pixels |
| Optical sensor size | 1/3" | 1/3" | 1/3" |
| Optical sensor type | 3CCD | 3CCD | Super HAD 3CCD |
| Min illumination | 5.5 lux | 3 lux | 3 lux |
| Image stabilizer | Optical | Optical | Optical (Super Steady Shot) |
| Flash type | None | None | No |
| Lens aperture | F/1.6-3.5 | F/1.6 | F/1.6-2.8 |
| Manual focus | Automatic , Manual | Automatic , Manual | Automatic , Manual |
| Media type | Mini DV | Mini DV | Mini DV (HDV) |
| Wireless connectivity | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Yes (IrDA) |
| Battery included qty | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Battery technology | Lithium ion | Lithium ion | Lithium ion |
| Weight | 7.7 lbs | 3.7 lbs | 4.4 lbs |
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| Product name | XL2 Camcorder |
Panasonic AG-DVX100A
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Sony HDR-FX1 |
| Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications |
| Price range |
$2849-$3575 from 5 stores | Email me when this product is available |
$4898 from 1 store |