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Canon XH A1
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Canon XH A1

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Sony HDR-FX1
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Sony HDR-FX1

Panasonic AG-HVX200
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Panasonic AG-HVX200

Price $1,499.00 to $2,799.00 $2,779.00 to $3,999.95 $1,699.00 to $2,619.98 $2,024.99 to $4,999.99 $2,949.00 to $5,819.72
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Release date July 15, 2002 November 01, 2006 November 15, 2005 November 15, 2004 November 22, 2005
The Bottom Line This outstanding performer raises the bar for prosumer MiniDV camcorders. Canon's XH A1 and XH G1 are excellent camcorders for entry-level professionals and independent filmmakers, with hard-to-beat prices for what they offer. Panasonic has listened. The third incarnation of the AG-DVX100 offers unrivalled bang for the buck in a prosumer standard-definition MiniDV camera. 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. With its AG-HVX200, Panasonic raises the bar again, bringing us professional HD versatility and quality at a lower price than ever.
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Features
Wireless connectivity Info unavailable Info unavailable Info unavailable Yes (IrDA)
Info unavailable
Lens aperture F/1.6-2.9
F/1.6
F/1.6
F/1.6-2.8
Info unavailable
Flash type None
None
None
No
Built-in
Media type Mini DV
Mini DV (HDV)
Mini DV
Mini DV (HDV)
DVCPRO HD
P2 Card
DVCPRO
DV
Optical zoom 20 x
20 x
10 x
12 x
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Optical sensor type 3CCD with Pixel Shift
3CCD
3CCD
Super HAD 3CCD
3CCD
Video input type Camcorder
Camcorder
Camcorder
Camcorder
Camcorder
Digital zoom 100 x
Info unavailable Info unavailable Info unavailable Info unavailable
Battery technology Lithium ion
Info unavailable Info unavailable Lithium ion
Lithium ion
Battery included qty 1
Info unavailable 1
1
1
Min illumination 0.37 lux
0.4 lux
3 lux
3 lux
Info unavailable
Weight 2.4 lbs
4.7 lbs
3.7 lbs
4.4 lbs
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Image stabilizer Optical
Optical
Optical
Optical (Super Steady Shot)
Optical
Optical sensor size 1/4 in
1/3 in
1/3 in
1/3 in
1/3 in
Effective sensor resolution Info unavailable Info unavailable 3.8 megapixels
921600 pixels
Info unavailable
Service & support type Info unavailable Info unavailable