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Sony Handycam DCR-HC1000 comparison

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Price Check Prices $479.00 to $749.99 $1,749.00 to $2,399.99 $599.95 to $1,499.99 $4,999.95
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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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Features
Wireless connectivityNo
Info unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailable
Lens apertureF/1.6-2.8
F/1.8-3.2
Info unavailableF/1.8-3.0
F/1.6
Flash typePop-up flash
Built-in flash
Info unavailableBuilt-in flash
None
Media typeMini DV
Flash card
Mini DV (HDV)
Mini DV (HDV)
Mini DV (HDV)
Optical zoom12 x
15 x
20 x
10 x
20 x
Optical sensor type3CCD
CMOS
3 ClearVid CMOS
CMOS
3CCD
Video input typeCamcorder
Camcorder
Camcorder
Camcorder
Camcorder
Digital zoom150 x
300 x
Info unavailable200 x
Info unavailable
Battery technologyLithium ion
Lithium ion
Lithium ion
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Battery included qty1
1
1
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Min illumination5 lux
0.4 lux
4 lux
0.2 lux
0.4 lux
Weight1.8 lbs
12 oz
Info unavailable1.2 lbs
4.7 lbs
Image stabilizerOptical (Super Steady Shot)
Optical (SuperRange)
Optical (Super Steady Shot)
Optical (SuperRange)
Optical
Optical sensor size1/4.7"
1/4"
1/4"
1/2.7"
1/3"
Effective sensor resolution6.9 megapixels
2.99 megapixels
1.04 megapixels
Info unavailableInfo unavailable
Service & support typeInfo unavailable1 year warranty
Info unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailable
Manual focusManual
Automatic
Manual
Automatic
Manual
Automatic
Manual
Automatic
Manual
Automatic
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