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JVC GR-HD1 comparison

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Product name	JVC GR-HD1	Canon XH A1	Panasonic AG-DVX100B Mini DV Camcorder	Sony Handycam HDR-FX7	Sony HDR-FX1
Price	Check Prices	$4,999.95	$1,599.00 to $3,299.95	$1,749.00 to $2,399.99	$4,299.95
CNET editors' rating	3.5 stars Overall score: 7.1 (3.5 stars)	4.0 stars Overall score: 8.9 (4.0 stars)	4.0 stars Overall score: 8.4 (4.0 stars)	4.0 stars Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)	4.0 stars Overall score: 8.2 (4.0 stars)
Average user rating	3.0 stars	4.0 stars	4.0 stars	4.0 stars	4.0 stars
Release date	June 15, 2003	November 01, 2006	November 15, 2005	October 15, 2006	November 15, 2004
The Bottom Line	As the only single-chip consumer high-def camcorder, the JVC GR-HD1 is the ultimate for amateur videographers with HDTVs. But pros should look for an HD camera with more advanced features.	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.	The Sony Handycam HDR-FX7 is an excellent high-definition camcorder from a video perspective, but it's less satisfying if you're an audio control freak.	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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Wireless connectivity	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Yes (IrDA)
Lens aperture	F/1.8-1.9	F/1.6	F/1.6	Info unavailable	F/1.6-2.8
Flash type	None	None	None	Info unavailable	No
Media type	Mini DV	Mini DV (HDV)	Mini DV	Mini DV (HDV)	Mini DV (HDV)
Optical zoom	10 x	20 x	10 x	20 x	12 x
Optical sensor type	CCD	3CCD	3CCD	3 ClearVid CMOS	Super HAD 3CCD
Video input type	Camcorder	Camcorder	Camcorder	Camcorder	Camcorder
Digital zoom	200 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	35 lux	0.4 lux	3 lux	4 lux	3 lux
Weight	2.9 lbs	4.7 lbs	3.7 lbs	Info unavailable	4.4 lbs
Image stabilizer	Optical (Super Steady Shot)	Optical	Optical	Optical (Super Steady Shot)	Optical (Super Steady Shot)
Optical sensor size	1/3"	1/3"	1/3"	1/4"	1/3"
Effective sensor resolution	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	3.8 megapixels	1.04 megapixels	921600 pixels
Manual focus	Manual Automatic	Manual Automatic	Manual Automatic	Manual Automatic	Manual Automatic
Full specifications	Full specifications	Full specifications	Full specifications	Full specifications	Full specifications
Buying choices	E-mail me when this product is available	Amazon.com Marketplace $4,999.95 In stock: Yes Price from 1 CNET Certified store	B&H Photo-Video $2,499.95 In stock: Yes Amazon.com Marketplace $3,299.95 In stock: Yes Prices from 2 CNET Certified stores	B&H Photo-Video $1,999.00 In stock: Yes Willoughbys Est.1898 $2,399.99 In stock: Yes Sony Electronics, Inc. $1,999.99 In stock: No Prices from 5 authorized stores	Amazon.com Marketplace $4,299.95 In stock: Yes Price from 1 CNET Certified store
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