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Sony HDR-FX1 comparison

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Product name	Sony HDR-FX1	Canon XH A1	Sony Handycam HDR-FX7	Panasonic AG-HVX200	Panasonic AG-DVX100B
Price	$4,015.95	$3,699.95	$1,749.00 to $2,199.00	$5,099.95	$1,899.00 to $3,595.00
CNET editors' rating	4.0 stars Overall score: 8.2 (4.0 stars)	4.0 stars Overall score: 8.9 (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	4.0 stars
Release date	November 15, 2004	November 01, 2006	October 15, 2006	November 22, 2005	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.	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.	With its AG-HVX200, Panasonic raises the bar again, bringing us professional HD versatility and quality at a lower price than ever.	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	Yes (IrDA)	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Info unavailable
Lens aperture	F/1.6-2.8	F/1.6	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	F/1.6
Flash type	No	None	Info unavailable	Built-in	None
Media type	Mini DV (HDV)	Mini DV (HDV)	Mini DV (HDV)	DV DVCPRO DVCPRO HD P2 Card	Mini DV
Optical zoom	12 x	20 x	20 x	Info unavailable	10 x
Optical sensor type	Super HAD 3CCD	3CCD	3 ClearVid CMOS	3CCD	3CCD
Video input type	Camcorder	Camcorder	Camcorder	Camcorder	Camcorder
Battery technology	Lithium ion	Info unavailable	Lithium ion	Lithium ion	Info unavailable
Battery included qty	1	Info unavailable	1	1	1
Min illumination	3 lux	0.4 lux	4 lux	Info unavailable	3 lux
Weight	4.4 lbs	4.7 lbs	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	3.7 lbs
Image stabilizer	Optical (Super Steady Shot)	Optical	Optical (Super Steady Shot)	Optical	Optical
Optical sensor size	1/3"	1/3"	1/4"	1/3"	1/3"
Effective sensor resolution	921600 pixels	Info unavailable	1.04 megapixels	Info unavailable	3.8 megapixels
Service & support type	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	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 $4,015.95 In stock: Yes Price from 1 CNET Certified store	Amazon.com Marketplace $3,699.95 In stock: Yes Price from 1 CNET Certified store	Amazon.com $1,999.99 In stock: Yes Sony Electronics, Inc. $1,999.99 In stock: Yes J&R Music and Computer World $1,999.00 In stock: Yes Prices from 6 authorized stores	Amazon.com Marketplace $5,099.95 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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