Sony Handycam HDR-HC7 comparison

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Product name	Sony Handycam HDR-HC7	Canon Vixia HF200	Canon Vixia HV30	Canon Vixia HF20	Sony Handycam HDR-CX100 (black)
Price	$1,599.55	$549.00 to $749.99	$701.09	$574.00 to $899.99	$368.00 to $599.00
CNET editors' rating	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: 8.0 (4.0 stars)	3.5 stars Overall score: 7.4 (3.5 stars)
Average user rating	3.5 stars	3.5 stars	4.0 stars	4.5 stars	2.5 stars
Release date		April 01, 2009	March 01, 2008	April 01, 2009	March 15, 2009
The Bottom Line	A great HD camcorder for deep-pocketed leisure shooters, as long as you like the Sony Handycam HDR-HC7's touch screen interface.	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.	An extremely minor upgrade from the HV20, the Canon Vixia HV30 remains a quality HDV camcorder with a couple of performance issues.	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.	You can tell where Sony cut corners on this compact, flash-based HD camcorder. While it's decent, there are better options for the money than the Sony Handycam HDR-CX100.
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Lens aperture	F/1.8-2.9	F/1.8-3.2	F/1.8-3.0	F/1.8-3.2	F/1.8-2.2
Flash type	Built-in flash	Built-in flash	Built-in flash	Built-in flash	Info unavailable
Media type	Mini DV (HDV)	Flash card	Mini DV (HDV)	Flash card	Flash card
Optical zoom	10 x	15 x	10 x	15 x	10 x
Optical sensor type	ClearVid CMOS	CMOS	CMOS	CMOS	ClearVid CMOS
Video input type	Camcorder	Camcorder	Camcorder	Camcorder	Camcorder
Digital zoom	20 x	300 x	200 x	300 x	120 x
Battery technology	Info unavailable	Lithium ion	Info unavailable	Lithium ion	Info unavailable
Battery included qty	Info unavailable	1	Info unavailable	1	Info unavailable
Min illumination	0 lux	0.4 lux	0.2 lux	0.4 lux	Info unavailable
Weight	1.5 lbs	12 oz	1.2 lbs	12 oz	Info unavailable
Image stabilizer	Optical (Super Steady Shot)	Optical (SuperRange)	Optical (SuperRange)	Optical (SuperRange)	Optical (Steady Shot)
Optical sensor size	1/2.9"	1/4"	1/2.7"	1/4"	1/5"
Effective sensor resolution	Info unavailable	2.99 megapixels	Info unavailable	2.99 megapixels	Info unavailable
Service & support type	1 year warranty	1 year warranty	Info unavailable	1 year warranty	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	Amazon.com Marketplace $1,599.55 In stock: Yes Price from 1 CNET Certified store	Newegg.com $549.99 In stock: Yes B&H Photo-Video $549.00 In stock: Yes J&R Music and Computer World $549.00 In stock: Yes Prices from 15 CNET Certified stores	Amazon.com Marketplace $701.09 In stock: Yes Price from 1 CNET Certified store	Newegg.com $699.99 In stock: Yes B&H Photo-Video $614.00 In stock: Yes J&R Music and Computer World $624.99 In stock: Yes Prices from 13 CNET Certified stores	J&R Music and Computer World $429.00 In stock: Yes B&H Photo-Video $599.00 In stock: Yes Sony Electronics, Inc. $499.99 In stock: Yes Prices from 10 authorized stores
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