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Sony Handycam HDR-FX1E comparison

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Product name	Sony Handycam HDR-FX1E	Sony HDR-FX1	Sony Handycam HDR-FX7	Canon XH A1	Panasonic AG-DVX100B
Price	$2,989.89	$4,015.95	$1,749.00 to $1,999.99	$3,999.95	$2,449.00 to $3,595.00
CNET editors' rating	stars Overall score: ( stars)	4.0 stars Overall score: 8.2 (4.0 stars)	4.0 stars Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)	4.0 stars Overall score: 8.9 (4.0 stars)	4.0 stars Overall score: 8.4 (4.0 stars)
Average user rating		4.0 stars	4.0 stars	4.0 stars	4.0 stars
Release date		November 15, 2004	October 15, 2006	November 01, 2006	November 15, 2005
The Bottom Line		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.	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.	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.
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Wireless connectivity	Info unavailable	Yes (IrDA)	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Info unavailable
Lens aperture	F/1.6-2.8	F/1.6-2.8	Info unavailable	F/1.6	F/1.6
Flash type	Info unavailable	No	Info unavailable	None	None
Media type	Mini DV (HDV)	Mini DV (HDV)	Mini DV (HDV)	Mini DV (HDV)	Mini DV
Optical zoom	12 x	12 x	20 x	20 x	10 x
Optical sensor type	Super HAD 3CCD	Super HAD 3CCD	3 ClearVid CMOS	3CCD	3CCD
Video input type	Camcorder	Camcorder	Camcorder	Camcorder	Camcorder
Battery technology	Info unavailable	Lithium ion	Lithium ion	Info unavailable	Info unavailable
Battery included qty	Info unavailable	1	1	Info unavailable	1
Min illumination	6 lux	3 lux	4 lux	0.4 lux	3 lux
Weight	4.4 lbs	4.4 lbs	Info unavailable	4.7 lbs	3.7 lbs
Image stabilizer	Optical	Optical (Super Steady Shot)	Optical (Super Steady Shot)	Optical	Optical
Optical sensor size	1/3"	1/3"	1/4"	1/3"	1/3"
Effective sensor resolution	Info unavailable	921600 pixels	1.04 megapixels	Info unavailable	3.8 megapixels
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	Amazon.com Marketplace $2,989.89 In stock: Yes Price from 1 CNET Certified store	Amazon.com Marketplace $4,015.95 In stock: Yes Price from 1 CNET Certified store	J&R Music and Computer World $1,920.00 In stock: Yes Amazon.com $1,999.99 In stock: Yes B&H Photo-Video $1,920.00 In stock: Yes Prices from 5 authorized stores	Apple Inc. $3,999.95 In stock: Yes Price from 1 CNET Certified store	B&H Photo-Video $2,449.00 In stock: Yes Amazon.com $3,595.00 In stock: Yes Amazon.com Marketplace $2,899.95 In stock: Yes Prices from 3 CNET Certified stores
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