Sony HVR-A1U comparison

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Product name	Sony HVR-A1U	Sony Handycam HDR-FX7	Panasonic AG-DVX100B	Canon XH A1	Sony HDR-FX1
Price	$1,749.00 to $2,499.00	$1,749.00 to $2,199.00	$1,899.00 to $3,595.00	$3,999.95	$4,015.95
CNET editors' rating	stars Overall score: ( stars)	4.0 stars Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)	4.0 stars Overall score: 8.4 (4.0 stars)	4.0 stars Overall score: 8.9 (4.0 stars)	4.0 stars Overall score: 8.2 (4.0 stars)
Average user rating		4.0 stars	4.0 stars	4.0 stars	4.0 stars
Release date		October 15, 2006	November 15, 2005	November 01, 2006	November 15, 2004
The Bottom Line		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.	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.	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.
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Wireless connectivity	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Yes (IrDA)
Lens aperture	F/1.8-2.1	Info unavailable	F/1.6	F/1.6	F/1.6-2.8
Flash type	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	None	None	No
Media type	Mini DV (HDV)	Mini DV (HDV)	Mini DV	Mini DV (HDV)	Mini DV (HDV)
Optical zoom	10 x	20 x	10 x	20 x	12 x
Optical sensor type	CMOS	3 ClearVid CMOS	3CCD	3CCD	Super HAD 3CCD
Video input type	Camcorder	Camcorder	Camcorder	Camcorder	Camcorder
Battery technology	Info unavailable	Lithium ion	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Lithium ion
Battery included qty	Info unavailable	1	1	Info unavailable	1
Min illumination	7 lux	4 lux	3 lux	0.4 lux	3 lux
Weight	1.5 lbs	Info unavailable	3.7 lbs	4.7 lbs	4.4 lbs
Image stabilizer	Electronic (Super Steady Shot)	Optical (Super Steady Shot)	Optical	Optical	Optical (Super Steady Shot)
Optical sensor size	1/3"	1/4"	1/3"	1/3"	1/3"
Effective sensor resolution	Info unavailable	1.04 megapixels	3.8 megapixels	Info unavailable	921600 pixels
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	Sony Electronics, Inc. $2,499.00 In stock: Yes B&H Photo-Video $2,129.95 In stock: Backorder J&R Music and Computer World $2,249.00 In stock: Yes Prices from 5 authorized stores	B&H Photo-Video $1,949.95 In stock: Yes Sony Electronics, Inc. $1,999.99 In stock: Yes Amazon.com $1,999.99 In stock: Yes Prices from 6 authorized stores	Amazon.com $3,595.00 In stock: Yes B&H Photo-Video $2,449.00 In stock: Yes Amazon.com Marketplace $2,899.95 In stock: Yes Prices from 3 CNET Certified stores	Amazon.com Marketplace $3,999.95 In stock: Yes Price from 1 CNET Certified store	Amazon.com Marketplace $4,015.95 In stock: Yes Price from 1 CNET Certified store
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