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Sony HDR-FX1
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Sony HDR-FX1 |
Sony Handycam HDR-SR11 |
Canon Vixia HF100 |
Canon Vixia HF10 |
Canon Vixia HV30 |
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| Release date | November 15, 2004 | April 8, 2008 | April 8, 2008 | March 1, 2008 | |
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Editors' rating (Editors' rating explained) |
8.2
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8.0
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8.0
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8.0
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| Price range |
 Check latest prices$2024-$3699 from 8 stores |
Check latest prices $872-$1218 from 16 stores |
Check latest prices $645-$899 from 16 stores |
Check latest prices $749-$1099 from 21 stores |
Check latest prices $665-$1299 from 24 stores |
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CNET video review |
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| Review summary | 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. | Sony's Handycam HDR-SR11 and SR12 60GB hard-drive-based AVCHD camcorders deliver top notch performance and image quality. | One of a pair of Canon's first flash-based camcorders, the Canon Vixia HF100, delivers excellent HD video quality and performance in a tiny package. | Canon's first flash-based camcorder, the Canon Vixia HF10, delivers excellent HD video quality and performance in a tiny package. | An extremely minor upgrade from the HV20, the Canon Vixia HV30 remains a quality HDV camcorder with a couple of performance issues. |
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Sony HDR-FX1 |
Sony Handycam HDR-SR11 |
Canon Vixia HF100 |
Canon Vixia HF10 |
Canon Vixia HV30 |
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| Video input type |
Camcorder
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Camcorder
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Camcorder
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Camcorder
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Camcorder
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| Digital zoom |
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180 x
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200 x
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200 x
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| Optical zoom |
12 x
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12 x
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12 x
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12 x
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10 x
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| Effective sensor resolution |
921600 pixels
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| Optical sensor size |
1/3 in
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1/3.1 in
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1/3.2 in
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1/3.2 in
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1/2.7 in
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| Optical sensor type |
Super HAD 3CCD
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ClearVid CMOS
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CMOS
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CMOS
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CMOS
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| Min illumination |
3 lux
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0 lux
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0.2 lux
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| Image stabilizer |
Optical (Super Steady Shot)
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Optical (Super Steady Shot)
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Optical (SuperRange)
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Optical (SuperRange)
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Optical (SuperRange)
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| Flash type |
No
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Built-in flash
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Built-in flash
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| Lens aperture |
F/1.6-2.8
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F/1.8-3.1
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F/1.8-3.0
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F/1.8-3.0
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F/1.8-3.0
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| Manual focus |
Automatic , Manual
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Automatic , Manual
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Automatic , Manual
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Automatic , Manual
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Automatic , Manual
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| Media type |
Mini DV (HDV)
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Hard disk drive
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Flash card
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Flash card
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Mini DV (HDV)
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| Microphone operation mode |
Stereo
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Surround
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Stereo
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Stereo
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| Wireless connectivity |
Yes (IrDA)
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| Weight |
4.4 lbs
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1.2 lbs
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13.4 oz
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13.4 oz
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1.2 lbs
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| Service & support type |
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1 year warranty
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1 year warranty
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| Product name | Sony HDR-FX1 | Sony Handycam HDR-SR11 | Canon Vixia HF100 | Canon Vixia HF10 | Canon Vixia HV30 |
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| Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications |
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| Price range |
Check latest prices $2024-$3699 from 8 stores |
Check latest prices $872-$1218 from 16 stores |
Check latest prices $645-$899 from 16 stores |
Check latest prices $749-$1099 from 21 stores |
Check latest prices $665-$1299 from 24 stores |
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