Sony Handycam DCR-HC1000 comparison

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Product name	Sony Handycam DCR-HC1000	Canon Vixia HF200	Sony Handycam HDR-FX7	Panasonic HDC-TM300 (Black)	Panasonic PV-GS400
Price	Check Prices	$549.00 to $749.99	$1,749.00 to $2,199.00	$1,289.95 to $1,299.99	Check Prices
CNET editors' rating	stars Overall score: ( stars)	4.0 stars Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)	4.0 stars Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)	3.5 stars Overall score: 7.9 (3.5 stars)	4.0 stars Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
Average user rating	3.5 stars	3.5 stars	4.0 stars		3.5 stars
Release date		April 01, 2009	October 15, 2006		August 15, 2005
The Bottom Line		While it's more expensive than its sub-$600 competitors, the Canon Vixia HF20 and Vixia HF200 deliver a more extensive feature set for the extra money. The HF200, which lacks internal memory, is probably a better buy than the HF20, though the HF20's all-black body is a bit classier looking.	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.	A very good prosumer HD camcorder, the Panasonic HDC-TM300 nevertheless has an annoying touch-screen interface.	The Panasonic PV-GS400 offers outstanding value in a camcorder for the discriminating consumer.
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Wireless connectivity	No	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	No
Lens aperture	F/1.6-2.8	F/1.8-3.2	Info unavailable	F/1.8-2.8	F/1.6-2.8
Flash type	Pop-up flash	Built-in flash	Info unavailable	Built-in flash	Pop-up flash
Media type	Mini DV	Flash card	Mini DV (HDV)	Flash card	Mini DV
Optical zoom	12 x	15 x	20 x	12 x	12 x
Optical sensor type	3CCD	CMOS	3 ClearVid CMOS	CMOS	3CCD
Video input type	Camcorder	Camcorder	Camcorder	Camcorder	Camcorder
Digital zoom	150 x	300 x	Info unavailable	700 x	700 x
Battery technology	Info unavailable	Lithium ion	Lithium ion	Lithium ion	Info unavailable
Battery included qty	1	1	1	1	Info unavailable
Min illumination	5 lux	0.4 lux	4 lux	1 lux	2 lux
Weight	1.8 lbs	12 oz	Info unavailable	13.6 oz	1.5 lbs
Image stabilizer	Optical (Super Steady Shot)	Optical (SuperRange)	Optical (Super Steady Shot)	Optical (Advanced O.I.S.)	Optical
Optical sensor size	1/4.7"	1/4"	1/4"	1/4.1"	1/4.7"
Effective sensor resolution	6.9 megapixels	2.99 megapixels	1.04 megapixels	Info unavailable	4.0 megapixels
Service & support type	Info unavailable	1 year warranty	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Info unavailable
Manual focus	Manual Automatic	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	Newegg.com $549.99 In stock: Yes TigerDirect.com $549.99 In stock: Yes J&R Music and Computer World $549.00 In stock: Yes Prices from 16 CNET Certified stores	J&R Music and Computer World $1,999.00 In stock: Yes Amazon.com $1,999.99 In stock: Yes Willoughbys Est.1898 $2,199.00 In stock: Yes Prices from 6 authorized stores	Amazon.com $1,299.95 In stock: Yes Crutchfield $1,299.99 In stock: Yes Amazon.com Marketplace $1,289.95 In stock: Yes Prices from 3 CNET Certified stores	This product has been discontinued and replaced by the PV-GS500.
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