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Sony HDR-FX1 comparison

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Price Check Prices $4,999.95 $4,699.00 $1,749.00 to $2,399.99 $2,499.95 to $3,299.95
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Release date November 15, 2004 November 01, 2006 November 22, 2005 October 15, 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. 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. With its AG-HVX200, Panasonic raises the bar again, bringing us professional HD versatility and quality at a lower price than ever. 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. 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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Features
Wireless connectivityYes (IrDA)
Info unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailable
Lens apertureF/1.6-2.8
F/1.6
Info unavailableInfo unavailableF/1.6
Flash typeNo
None
Built-in
Info unavailableNone
Media typeMini DV (HDV)
Mini DV (HDV)
DV
DVCPRO
DVCPRO HD
P2 Card
Mini DV (HDV)
Mini DV
Optical zoom12 x
20 x
Info unavailable20 x
10 x
Optical sensor typeSuper HAD 3CCD
3CCD
3CCD
3 ClearVid CMOS
3CCD
Video input typeCamcorder
Camcorder
Camcorder
Camcorder
Camcorder
Battery technologyLithium ion
Info unavailableLithium ion
Lithium ion
Info unavailable
Battery included qty1
Info unavailable1
1
1
Min illumination3 lux
0.4 lux
Info unavailable4 lux
3 lux
Weight4.4 lbs
4.7 lbs
Info unavailableInfo unavailable3.7 lbs
Image stabilizerOptical (Super Steady Shot)
Optical
Optical
Optical (Super Steady Shot)
Optical
Optical sensor size1/3"
1/3"
1/3"
1/4"
1/3"
Effective sensor resolution921600 pixels
Info unavailableInfo unavailable1.04 megapixels
3.8 megapixels
Service & support typeInfo unavailableInfo unavailable1 year warranty
Info unavailableInfo unavailable
Manual focusManual
Automatic
Manual
Automatic
Manual
Automatic
Manual
Automatic
Manual
Automatic
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