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Sony Handycam DCR-HC1000 comparison

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Product name	Sony Handycam DCR-HC1000	Canon Vixia HF200	Sony Handycam HDR-FX7	Canon Vixia HV30	Canon XH A1
Price	Check Prices	$479.00 to $749.99	$1,749.00 to $2,399.99	$599.95 to $1,499.99	$4,999.95
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)	4.0 stars Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)	4.0 stars Overall score: 8.9 (4.0 stars)
Average user rating	3.5 stars	4.0 stars	4.0 stars	3.5 stars	4.0 stars
Release date		April 01, 2009	October 15, 2006	March 01, 2008	November 01, 2006
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.	An extremely minor upgrade from the HV20, the Canon Vixia HV30 remains a quality HDV camcorder with a couple of performance issues.	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.
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Wireless connectivity	No	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Info unavailable
Lens aperture	F/1.6-2.8	F/1.8-3.2	Info unavailable	F/1.8-3.0	F/1.6
Flash type	Pop-up flash	Built-in flash	Info unavailable	Built-in flash	None
Media type	Mini DV	Flash card	Mini DV (HDV)	Mini DV (HDV)	Mini DV (HDV)
Optical zoom	12 x	15 x	20 x	10 x	20 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	200 x	Info unavailable
Battery technology	Lithium ion	Lithium ion	Lithium ion	Info unavailable	Info unavailable
Battery included qty	1	1	1	Info unavailable	Info unavailable
Min illumination	5 lux	0.4 lux	4 lux	0.2 lux	0.4 lux
Weight	1.8 lbs	12 oz	Info unavailable	1.2 lbs	4.7 lbs
Image stabilizer	Optical (Super Steady Shot)	Optical (SuperRange)	Optical (Super Steady Shot)	Optical (SuperRange)	Optical
Optical sensor size	1/4.7"	1/4"	1/4"	1/2.7"	1/3"
Effective sensor resolution	6.9 megapixels	2.99 megapixels	1.04 megapixels	Info unavailable	Info unavailable
Service & support type	Info unavailable	1 year warranty	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Info unavailable
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	Newegg.com $749.99 In stock: Yes Buydig.com $549.00 In stock: Yes Amazon.com $549.00 In stock: Yes Prices from 17 CNET Certified stores	Amazon.com $1,999.99 In stock: Yes Willoughbys Est.1898 $2,399.99 In stock: Yes B&H Photo-Video $1,999.00 In stock: Yes Prices from 4 authorized stores	B&H Photo-Video $599.95 In stock: Yes Amazon.com Marketplace $1,499.99 In stock: Yes Prices from 2 CNET Certified stores	Amazon.com Marketplace $4,999.95 In stock: Yes Price from 1 CNET Certified store
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