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Sony HVR-V1U comparison

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Product name	Sony HVR-V1U	Sony Handycam HDR-FX7	Canon XH A1	Sony HDR-FX1	Panasonic AG-HVX200
Price	$2,749.00 to $4,290.00	$1,749.00 to $2,399.99	$4,999.95	Check Prices	$4,989.99
CNET editors' rating	stars Overall score: ( 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: 8.2 (4.0 stars)	4.0 stars Overall score: 8.9 (4.0 stars)
Average user rating		4.0 stars	4.0 stars	4.0 stars	4.0 stars
Release date		October 15, 2006	November 01, 2006	November 15, 2004	November 22, 2005
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.	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.	With its AG-HVX200, Panasonic raises the bar again, bringing us professional HD versatility and quality at a lower price than ever.
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Wireless connectivity	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Yes (IrDA)	Info unavailable
Lens aperture	F/1.6-2.8	Info unavailable	F/1.6	F/1.6-2.8	Info unavailable
Flash type	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	None	No	Built-in
Media type	Mini DV (HDV)	Mini DV (HDV)	Mini DV (HDV)	Mini DV (HDV)	DV DVCPRO DVCPRO HD P2 Card
Optical zoom	20 x	20 x	20 x	12 x	Info unavailable
Optical sensor type	3 ClearVid CMOS	3 ClearVid CMOS	3CCD	Super HAD 3CCD	3CCD
Video input type	Camcorder	Camcorder	Camcorder	Camcorder	Camcorder
Digital zoom	1.5 x	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Info unavailable
Battery technology	Lithium ion	Lithium ion	Info unavailable	Lithium ion	Lithium ion
Battery included qty	1	1	Info unavailable	1	1
Min illumination	4 lux	4 lux	0.4 lux	3 lux	Info unavailable
Image stabilizer	Info unavailable	Optical (Super Steady Shot)	Optical	Optical (Super Steady Shot)	Optical
Weight	3.3 lbs	Info unavailable	4.7 lbs	4.4 lbs	Info unavailable
Optical sensor size	1/4"	1/4"	1/3"	1/3"	1/3"
Effective sensor resolution	1.04 megapixels	1.04 megapixels	Info unavailable	921600 pixels	Info unavailable
Service & support type	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	1 year warranty
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. $4,290.00 In stock: Yes Dell Home & Home Office $3,299.00 In stock: Yes CDW Corporation $3,849.99 In stock: Yes Prices from 3 authorized stores	Amazon.com $1,999.99 In stock: Yes Willoughbys Est.1898 $2,399.99 In stock: Yes Sony Electronics, Inc. $1,999.99 In stock: No Prices from 5 authorized stores	Amazon.com Marketplace $4,999.95 In stock: Yes Price from 1 CNET Certified store	E-mail me when this product is available	Amazon.com Marketplace $4,989.99 In stock: Yes Price from 1 CNET Certified store
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